A newly approved development adjacent to a Jubilee line station will feature two buildings of nine and 15 storeys, comprising 44 council homes and 449 student apartments. This joint venture between Transport for London and Helical also includes retail and community spaces. Though the addition of council housing is welcomed, concerns from critics include inadequate community consultation, potential strain on local infrastructure, and fears regarding noise and antisocial behavior from the increased student population. Local councillors underscore the necessity for improved dialogue between developers and residents to address these issues.
The development will see the construction of nine and 15-storey buildings, providing 44 council homes and 449 studio apartments, aimed to support local development.
Lib Dem opposition leader Victor Chamberlain highlighted the pressing need for more council homes against the backdrop of over 2,850 households on the waiting list.
Concerns raised by the community include potential loss of daylight, pollution from construction, and the implications of increased student housing on local antisocial behavior.
Council transparency and responsiveness to resident concerns came under scrutiny, as only 13 out of 340 consulted residents responded, indicating a severe lack of engagement.
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