Friends of Mais House working to Save Sydenham Hill Ridge

High Court hearing this week!

Thursday 9th June
Royal Courts of Justice

The long-running dispute with Lewisham Council over the massive redevelopment of open amenity space and the loss of much needed sheltered housing comes to a head this week.

FOMH are supporting a brave tenant on the City of London Estate to challenge Lewisham Council in Court for a second time.

On Thurs 9th June, High Court Judge Justice Fordham will listen to arguments put forward by both sides and then decide whether or not to grant a Judicial Review into how Lewisham Council handled its latest grant of planning permission for the development. If the Judge decides to allow a Judicial Review, he’ll proceed straight to hear the case. This is called a “rolled up” hearing.

We have a very strong case.

FOMH are seeking the remaining funds via Crowd Justice funding to help cover the tenant’s costs and liabilities. If you had thought of making a donation but had never got round to it, now is your chance!

The loss of green space on the site itself has been included on a concerned report by the Countryside Charity for London.

You can contact the Friends and learn more

The unchanged plans mean urbanisation of an environmentally sensitive area. This case is important because it would be a precedent for allowing other similar developments and change the face of Sydenham forever — not to mention the impact on local infrastructure.