Phoebe Juggins from Your Tribe emphasized the urgent need for student accommodation, stating that currently four students compete for every available room in London.
Despite the approval, objectors worried about overcapacity in Deptford, noting that the area will surpass London’s annual target for new student housing with additional proposals.
Councillor Rudi Schmidt expressed his concerns regarding community impact, highlighting that the new tower will lead to an over-concentration of student housing in the area.
The proposal to replace Scott House was met with controversy, as it involves demolishing current homes, affecting 19 families for the benefit of student housing.
Collection
[
|
...
]