"Cooper, who starred in Mamma Mia and The History Boys and grew up in Blackheath, said local people who object are not "anti-development". He added: "They are instead demanding development that is fair, responsible, and puts local people at the heart of decision-making. "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.""
"Hadland, who starred as Stevie Sutton in the BBC sitcom Miranda, said: "It is an absolute travesty that our concerns have been completely overlooked by Lewisham Council in favour of this for profit only development by Acorn. "As it stands this development brings nothing positive to the area. "All we are asking is that it's amended further, taking local opinion into consideration.""
"Developer Acorn Property Group said its scheme would bring "substantial public benefits" which "outweigh the low level of harm identified"."
Forty-five homes are proposed for Blackheath station car park, comprising 20 terraced houses and 25 flats across a five-storey and a four-storey block. Several public figures and local residents have opposed the plan, arguing it prioritises developer profit and provides little social or affordable housing. Dominic Cooper and Sarah Hadland have joined others in calling for the plan to be revisited or amended to reflect local opinion. Developer Acorn Property Group says the scheme will deliver substantial public benefits that outweigh a low level of identified harm. Lewisham Council will vote on the plans this week and declined further comment until a decision is made.
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