The rejection of the development by the Planning Inspectorate was a victory for the coalition against the housing development, which included residents, the council, local MPs, and celebrities such as James Acaster and Nish Kumar. The comedic duo also performed at a comedy show organized by the Aylesham Community Action, raising more than £46,000 in opposition to the project.
A gloating Labour council has rejoiced after plans to build over 800 new homes in Peckham are rejected following a 'NIMBY campaign' backed by comedians Nish Kumar and James Acaster .
The plans, submitted by Berkeley Homes, would have seen 867 homes built on the site of the Aylesham shopping centre and market in Peckham, south London. However, the project proved controversial from the start after the developers lowered the proportion of affordable houses from 35 per cent to 12 per cent in December 2024.
Their actions sparked anger among residents who claim the developer is targeting those seeking to buy apartments as second homes or investment opportunities rather than providing affordable accommodation
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