• THERE is only limited time left to object to the proposed Construction Management Plan (CMP), which has been put forward by the owners of the 100 Avenue Road site.

In a flagrant breach of their planning obligations, the developers have failed properly to consult local people about the CMP.

This plan proposes that over three to four years, demolition and construction traffic for the 100 Avenue Road development will be routed over Winchester Road, the Eton Avenue pedestrian space and around the Swiss Cottage Green Space.

As well as posing a danger and nuisance to users of the Swiss Cottage market, the Hampstead theatre and the numerous school children who pass through the area every day, this plan would render the Swiss Cottage Green space and popular water feature virtually unusable for the duration of the work through the noise and pollution that would be generated.

Vulnerable residents and nursery children in Winchester Road would also suffer. It is vital to send in objections and comments now.

Obviously these should focus on the CMP and not the development itself. Our main argument is that “the only way to protect the Swiss Cottage open space and amenity is that all demolition and construction traffic must be routed exclusively via the A41”.

Given the extent of public opposition, there is now a chance that the CMP will be discussed and voted on by a full planning committee.

Please send your comments headed “Ref: 2017/6638/CMP 100 Avenue Road” to: 100AvenueroadCMP@camden.gov.uk and cc to: theatresquare@essentialliving.uk.com.

Also, we were very shocked that just before Christmas, the developers started unauthorised demolition of 100 Avenue Road by removing the steps and access ramp. We understand this was in breach of advice they had received from Camden Council.

It certainly goes against their original planning permission which was clear that no work could start on site until the council approved the CMP. The developers are now asking for retrospective approval for this work.

As a matter of urgency we would request that people also take the time to object to this unauthorised demolition. Emails headed “Ref: 2017/6884/P 100 Avenue Road” should be sent to: jonathan.mcclue@camden.gov.uk and cc to: planning@camden.gov.uk.

For more info please email: saveswisscottage@icloud.com and see: www.saveswisscottage.com.

JANINE SACHS
Chair, Save Swiss Cottage