The Council has now approved the planning application by Sherrygreen Limited for the redevelopment of the site to the rear of James Yard, 480 Larkshall Road. The existing buildings (by the station entrance on Platform 2) will be demolished and will be replaced by the erection of two residential-led six-storey buildings, mixed use development comprising 46 residential dwellings, and commercial space.
(For the avoidance of doubt this is an additional development to that approved by the Planning Inspector for Atlantis Highams running down Larkshall Road from the level crossing to Breeze restaurant).
We believe the proposed density of development for the site is too high, as it will necessitate another multi-story development in the heart of Highams Park Town Centre (by the station) and will completely change the character of the area as can be seen from the three images below.
It was pointed out to the committee that the viability reports submitted with the planning application showed that it will incur a loss of £2.4 million if it goes ahead and that it does not include any affordable housing. It was approved nonetheless. It may be sometime before construction can take place as it will require build costs to come down substantially or house prices to rise.
- Highams Park District Centre as it is today
- The impact that the Sherrygreen development will have on the character of Highams Park District Centre when viewed from The Avenue.
- The combined impact of the Sherrygreen Homes and the Atlantis Highams development which was approved by the Planning Inspector.
You can read a copy of HPPG’s objection letter by clicking on the link below
HPPG Objections to – Application 242739 – SherrygreenLimited development
View by entrance to Platform 2.