A statement from Southwark Council in response to decision by Berkeley Homes to submit an appeal on its planning application for the Aylesham Centre.
Cllr Helen Dennis, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, said: “We’re very disappointed that an appeal has been submitted on the Aylesham planning application.
“There is significant public interest in this complex planning application and it was due to go to planning committee next month. A report on the planning application will go to our planning committee as planned and the committee’s decision on the report will set out the council’s case for the appeal.
“The council met all the relevant timetables for this application and the decision to appeal against “non-determination” was entirely that of Berkeley Homes. The decision by Berkeley Homes to reduce the affordable housing offer to 12% from the previously proposed 35% was the reason the council had to reconsult on the scheme this year.
“There is a huge need for more affordable homes in Southwark, with more than 4,000 households in Peckham and the nearby area on the waiting list for social housing.
“We have clear expectations that all planning applications in Southwark must meet the needs of our borough, including our policies and requirements for green space, local business, transport and affordable housing.”