In March this year we reported that the proposed scheme had been rejected:
“Catesby planning application rejected by Lambeth Council
The developer was planning to develop the ex-Christie site in Langley Lane and offices fronting South Lambeth Road for high-end post-graduate students accommodation.
We understand that the application was refused by officers, without even going to a planning [...]
The developer was planning to develop the ex-Christie site in Langley Lane and offices fronting South Lambeth Road for high-end post-graduate student accommodation.
We understand that the application was refused by officers, without even going to a planning hearing, because the council’s Unitary Development Plan does not support development solely for student accommodation.
Considering that Viva Vauxhall, now 2 years on, has lost its ‘newness’ appeal, we had a really good turnout of approx 40 people.
Thanks to Ben and Jorge who resigned this year from the committee for all their hard work and Ben will continue to offer technical support to the blog. Phew!
Danny, in his Secretary’s statement, [...]
but it’s clear that they oppose the proposed Catesby development to convert the old Christie site in Langley Lane and the empty offices fronting South Lambeth Road into a gated community for post-graduate students (covered previously on the blog under the categories ‘christie’ and ‘local developments’).
In the interests of accuracy, we would just like to [...]
Following representations from Viva Vauxhall, Lambeth Council have now posted site notices for these two proposed developments - and extended the deadline for objections until Friday, 05 February.
If you wish to object, comment or approve online via Lambeth Council’s website, then please refer to the separate posts below for FIRE and Catesby. If [...]