I get that living in Rojack road is very nice. It’s closed off at the end so is practically a private road. It’s all being gentrified fast - loft conversions & plantation shutters everywhere! - so house prices going up. But you know, tough.
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Would be good to hear from more local residents, particularly those able to bring new suggestions and evidence to the table as @Littlefish and @Michael have done.
General debates about gentrification belong in Politicos
Let’s keep things constructive and civil here, and allow everyone to have their say.
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Lastly, I looked there this morning, at lunchtime and at 5pm. Not a soul. This is clearly not a well-used park. It’s an unused patch of scrub that nevertheless has the power to transform people’s lives.
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Although not entirely relevant, but open space is often more useful as drainage to prevent subsidence and flooding. Although, as most of the properties around there have gardens, this may not be a concern.
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Planning application is online
http://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=_LEWIS_DCAPR_91088
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The application is still open. I’ve added an objection:
- This is a precious remaining open green space that is an amenity to local residents, in particular, residents of social housing, approx 150m away who do not have gardens
- The design is out of keeping with local architecture
- Construction of the flats will cause major traffic issues on small one-way street that is used by primary school pupils
- Open space is vital for drainage to prevent subsidence and flooding
- No notification from Lewisham Council or the developer was given to any members of our local community that the Public Notice was available for viewing and response.
Many residents contacted the developer and the Council for more information whilst the consultation period was open, none were directed to it.
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Left my objection comment too:
'I strongly object to the proposed building project because it will have negative effect on residents from the neighbouring houses - the place will be overcrowded and ‘overbuilt’, it will increase traffic and noise. The residents will loose their little green recreational space. Green spaces have to be encouraged and protected, please see recommendations from the House of Parliament - https://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0538/POST-PN-0538.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjg9Yyj7fzXAhURpqQKHRhfAvUQFggLMAA&usg=AOvVaw1YArt8Qx6-e9F8gbVSvBhz
I would like to see trees planted on this little green patch please. Trees produce oxygen for us to breath, people in London need more trees as the city is very polluted. Air pollution causes various cancers and lung problems in people. Using every single green space for building buildings will eventually affect negatively on people’s mental and physical health which consequently result in more pressure on NHS. ’
I hope they register comnents as it shows 0 comments and 0 objections in their summary:
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Good comment, Kat 
I noticed that too, and it seemed a bit odd, given there are several strong objections expressed by people here, and surely those people would have submitted an official objection. It certainly shouldn’t show “zero” as I submitted my objection yesterday.
There may, perhaps, be a lag.
Thank you Chris))
I think the portal does not work properly. I remember Lewisham Council has recently had problem with their site - phone numbers missing, customer service got automated, non existing extentions. Could be temporary issues.
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Looks like an idesl way to avoid any objections, looking at the Bampton consultation it says only 3 people had concerns not the 86% of residents that signed a petition?
Perhaps it only counts if you use the prescribed form? Something to check on the 14th maybe.
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If remember clearly, when we asked if we had to fill-in forms, they said if we wanted to. It was never emphasised that filling in forms were important to register opinions. And if they said that, it would have saved a lot of arguing and shouting, everyone would have taken the form and filled it in to reflect his/her opinion.
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Listening to local residents and council tax payers is optional, apparently.
And the planning portal hints that complaints are going into a black hole:
Reminder - the following are material considerations, and all are relevant to this planning application:
- environmental, social and economic impacts
- design of proposal
- views of organisations and individuals
- access and provision of infrastructure
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Its a standard response - I got the same word-for-word reply when I submitted an objection over a different planing application earlier this year (which was ultimatley withdrawn).
I think its auto-generated when your objection is entered into their system, so at least you know its been logged.
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Got the same email confirmation today. Logged by the look of it.
I just checked the status of the application, it has not been decided yet. Does it really take so long?
http://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
From the portal:
|Name |Constraint Type|
|PTAL 3 |Public Transport Accessibility Level - 3|
|Local Open Space Deficiency |Not Available|
What does it mean?
For those interested in the progress of this development I received the below by e-mail today. Note the public meeting on 12 April - though I’m afraid I’m rather sceptical that opposition from residents will have any effect on the decision-making process.
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Thank you. I think you should try to attend and to speak.
I’m genuinely interested: what’s involved in making a property better suited for people with autism?
Now we know.
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