The former Chingford Kennels site will be redeveloped into four residential blocks consisting of 40 flats to meet the demand for family-sized housing in the area. Councillor Andrew Dixon backed the scheme, referring to it as gentle densification. However, local opposition surfaced with nearly 130 residents opposing the plans, citing traffic and compatibility issues with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Concerns over limited parking and the minimal number of shared ownership units were also raised, indicating that while new homes are needed, the approach might negatively affect local ecology and community dynamics.
Councillor Andrew Dixon emphasized the need for family-sized homes, terming the approved housing scheme as appropriate and representing gentle densification for the borough.
An opposing resident expressed that the plans were fundamentally incompatible with the residential area, voicing strong skepticism about the potential impact on local traffic.
Conservative councillor Catherine Saumarez acknowledged the need for housing, yet cautioned against overwhelming the nearby Memorial Park with development-related noise and pollution.
Concerns were raised over the low provision of just five shared ownership units, highlighting the wider issue of affordable housing availability within the borough.
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