"In an open letter, campaigners including Law and Cooper said the buildings were of an "overbearing, unsympathetic design" which "destroys rather than improves" the neighbourhood and could ruin its "unique character"."
""They are instead demanding development that is fair, responsible, and puts local people at the heart of decision-making," he said. "To plough ahead with a proposal of this size, that provides so little social and affordable housing, that prioritises developer profit, whilst ignoring overwhelming public opposition would amount to a devastating betrayal of the electorate.""
"Developer Acorn Property Group said its scheme would bring "substantial public benefits" which "outweigh the low level of harm identified"."
Developers propose 25 flats in four- and five-storey blocks and a terrace of 20 three-storey townhouses at Blackheath station car park. More than 1,200 objections and 30 comments in support have been received, including from a local school and dozens of local businesses. Campaigners including Jude Law, Dominic Cooper, Jools Holland, Sarah Hadland, Sir Terry Waite, and Manfred Mann described the buildings as overbearing and harmful to the area's unique character. Lewisham Council deferred its decision and requested further information on parking, commercial impact, and emergency access arrangements. Developer Acorn Property Group asserted the development would bring substantial public benefits that outweigh low-level harm.
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