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Three days, one big planning twist and a warning about who you're paying. Here's what matters.
The big story
Blackheath station car park declared a community asset
Lewisham Council has listed the station car park as an asset of community value after a campaign by Battle for Blackheath — a status that doesn't block Acorn Property Group's plan for 45 homes (20 houses, 25 flats, parking cut from 158 spaces to 17), but does give objectors more leverage. The planning committee deferred its decision back in January after a record 1,202 objections against just 30 in support, and now has to weigh the application afresh, this time with the asset listing in the mix. Eight of the 45 homes would be London Affordable Rent. Worth watching where this lands: the numbers suggest the committee has a genuinely difficult argument to referee, not a formality to wave through. READ →
In brief
Greenwich tells residents: stop paying Whyte & Co
The debt collection firm Greenwich Council used for council tax, rent arrears and housing benefit overpayments has ceased trading. Anyone who's been contacted by Whyte & Co should not send it any more money — pay the council directly instead. READ →
What's on
Lee Manor Society holds its AGM
The Lee Manor Society's Annual General Meeting is at 7:30pm on 30 September at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Handen Road, followed by a general members' meeting. SOURCE →