Family Mosaic has defended its plans to knock down four 1930s period homes to build nearly 50 flats. (From This Is Local London)

Family Mosaic has defended its plans to knock down four 1930s period homes to build nearly 50 flats.

4:51pm Thursday 9th July 2009 in

• Skip social links
• Print
• Email
• Comments(6)

A DEVELOPER has defended its plans to knock down four 1930s homes and build a large block of flats.

L and C London and Family Mosaic hope to create 46 flats and 30 car parking spaces in Kings Head Hill, Chingford.

But people living nearby have criticised the design and local councillors oppose the application.

Residents are concerned that the new flats would be out of keeping with other properties, do not cater for families, would invade their privacy and create traffic problems.

A Family Mosaic spokeswoman said: “The area is characterised by a vast mix of houses and styles with a significant number of apartment blocks.

“There is an adjoining site, Homebush House, which is a three storey apartment block built in the 1980s. We believe our design is a vast improvement in style to this particular building. In our discussions with the local planning officers we have have been asked to reflect a more contemporary design.”

She added: “Our designs fall within current planning requirements in terms of the scale of development and proximity to neighbouring properties. Eight of the 46 units will be three bedroomed or more. The two bedroom units will also be available for smaller families.”

Responding to the concerns about traffic, she said: “We have consulted with the Highways Department within the council whilst developing our proposals and these meet the Highways Department's requirements.”

She continued: “What we would like to say is that Family Mosaic is a significant developing registered social landlord.

“Our developments, including Kings Head Hill, are carried out to a very high standard in terms of quality of build, space standards and in sustainable construction – which reduces the impact on the environment.

“This scheme will provide a fantastic opportunity for local people to access great quality affordable housing in an area that traditionally lacks such a provision.”

Those wishing to comment on the plans have 21 days to submit their points of view from June 21.

If you want to view the plans or say what you think contact Development Management, Sycamore House, Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF.

The reception is open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.