The second Planning Application 12-AP-3773 for a new M&S store at 84-90 Lordship where Iceland used to be has just been rejected. The first planning application had been withdrawn by the applicant last year.

This application was to extend the shops and convert the upper floor offices into 8 flats. It was applied for such that the statutory consultation took place over Christmas. Not the most public spirited behaviour of such a well respect national institution.

East Dulwich councillors had called-in this decision due to impacts it would have and that so many details had not been properly thought through.

So we’ve now heard that the application has been assessed by council planning officers as being unacceptable on transport and amenity grounds and has been rejected.

Overall 35 people objected to the application on these grounds and 7 supported it.

With Iceland closed I do hope that M&S or other responsible retail business come up with a more measured planning application that doesnt cause the amenity and transport issues.

What do you think?

Are you pleased or annoyed by this decision?