You have until tomorrow to comment on 18 storey student accommodation block on Watkin Road, Wembley Park

The proposed block in centre of image

 From the Design and Access Statement by Claridge Architects for Seven Capital

As densification increases and every previous light industrial site is gobbled up for high rise developments in Wembley Park, existing residents are realising that their quality of life is being affected and have been getting organised.  The campaign for the retention of Samovar/Market Square open space is one part of that struggle and specific proposals another.

The replacement of two one storey workshops on Watkin Road by an 18 storey student block is encountering opposition and residents are being urged to object. The deadline for objections is tomorrow Thursday 12th November.

 

LINK TO OBJECT (Application 25/1759)

Your objection should focus on planning issues. You may wish to mention:

* Height and design: Whether an 18-storey building would be too dominant and overbearing for neighbouring homes and the surrounding area.

* Loss of light and overshadowing: How the development could affect daylight and sunlight reaching nearby homes and public spaces.

* Flood risk: Whether the proposal adequately addresses flooding near Wealdstone Brook, including future climate risks.

* Balance of development: Wembley Park already has several large student blocks. Consider whether this proposal provides the right balance of development and meets the wider community’s needs.

* Remember: Explain how the proposal could affect you, your neighbourhood or the wider community. Personal experiences and local knowledge can be very persuasive.