Green roof
Southwark Council approved new homes in July 2026 despite green roof concerns.
Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) approved plans for a new six-storey residential building at 56-60 Comber Grove, Camberwell, in July 2026. The development will replace an existing youth club with 39 new homes, including 40% on-site affordable housing. This decision was made despite concerns raised regarding green roofs.
Green roofs are building roofs partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. The nature of the concerns raised during the July 2026 meeting regarding these roofs was not specified in the council's approval.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) approved plans for a new six-storey residential building in Camberwell in July 2026, despite green roof concerns. Source
- The approved development at 56-60 Comber Grove, Camberwell, includes 39 new homes. Source
- The scheme for the new building includes 40% on-site affordable housing. Source
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