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Planning consent agreed for new homes
23 January 2008
The first new homes for a multi-million pound regeneration of one of the most dynamic parts of London have been given the green light.
Southwark Council's planning committee last night (Tuesday 21 January) approved plans for homes at Canada Water in the first phase of the scheme.
The entire scheme being developed by the council, partner British Land Canada Quays (BLCQ) and Barratt Homes also includes a stunningly-designed library, a civic plaza, leisure facilities, shops and green space.
The decision yesterday re-enforces the council' s commitment to affordable housing, with a third of the 63 homes designated as affordable.
The homes will also be built to high eco-standards and key features include:
- Ensuring 10 per cent of energy is renewable (that's twice the guidelines)
- Creating an eco-roof on the building
- A children's play area within the site
- Ensuring over half the homes are family sized
Consultation in December last year found that over 90 per cent of local people were in favour of the plans, and rated the plans as either good or very good.
How can I view the plans?
Plans are available to view at:
Planning department
Southwark Council
Chiltern
Portland Street
London SE17 2ES
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am -4pm
Time and Talents Association
Old Mortuary
St Mary's Church Street
London SE16 4JE
Rotherhithe library
Albion Street
London SE16 7HY
Opening times
Monday and Thursday 10am to 7pm
Tuesday 10am to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Closed Wednesday and Friday
For more information
Anna Devlet
BL Canada Quays
1 London Bridge
SE1 9BG
info@bl-canadaquays.org.uk
Tel: 020 7394 7849
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