In recent Mayor's Questions, Liberal Democrat GLA Member Mike Tuffrey challenged Mayor Boris Johnson to explain why no London-level scrutiny was given to an application for a skyscraper to be wedged into traditional residential two-story Addiscombe/East Croydon.
"The Mayor's off-hand responses (included below) show how no regard was given to almost 800 residents who opposed this over-development," said Croydon campaigner Chris Adams. "Mike Tuffrey's questions demonstrate a consitent Lib Dem commitment - at local and Greater London levels - to representing the views of residents and for greater transparency in decision making."
The over-development of East Croydon and western Addiscombe with the introduction of some 500 new households raises the threat of yet another attempt by Croydon Council to expand parking restrictions.
"Addiscombe Lib Dems will keep alert to the Council sneaking 24/7 parking restrictions in by allowing worse parking conditions to develop," said Lib Dem campaigner Tomas Howard-Jones.
Croydon's Strategic Planning Committee overlooked residents' concerns when voting in favour of Menta's 55-storey residential skyscraper plans for Cherry Orchard Road. The vote passed by a narrow six to five.
Speaking to the Committee, a packed gallery and overflow room, residents and local, regional and national politicians highlighted the tower's inappropriate location and negative impact on the local community.
Addiscombe Liberal Democrats are pleased to support Revitalising East Croydon Communities (RECC), an organisation set up by local residents. The 100-strong (and quickly growing!) group have been motivated by the threat to the local community posed by Menta developers' plans for a 55-storey residential block next to East Croydon Station.
Addiscombe Lib Dems have been taking part in RECC's campaign to encourage objections to Menta's planning application for development on Cherry Orchard Road. The organisation is not politically allied, but is supported by members of the other mainstream parties and residents associations in the area.
RECC would like to hear from anyone who is interested in improving the East Croydon, whether you live nearby, commute or shop in the area. Contact: reccgroup@gmail.com
A new planning application has been submitted for the Cherry Orchard Road site next to East Croydon station. It includes about 500 new homes, a hotel and mixed office and retail units.
Menta developers want to build:
a 53-storey residential skyscraper
a 25-storey hotel with retail units
a 12-storey office block
a 5-storey block and 10-storey tower on Oval Road corner to include 72 flats and a community hall
Addiscombe Lib Dem's campaign against the Conservative council's parking extension plans -- alongside other grass-roots protests -- led to over 1,000 written complaints from Croydon residents.
This action has halted the spread of harsh terms for Controlled Parking Zones across large areas of the borough.
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