Rugby union star Chris Robshaw has expressed "outrage" at a proposal to build hundreds of flats in Wandsworth.

The 30-year-old England flanker had added to a string of objections and at the time of writing there were 176 complaints written in response to the application.

Real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has applied to demolish Homebase in Swandon Way and build in its place 343 flats, shops, offices, restaurants and an 89-space car park.

Wandsworth Times:

The proposal has received nearly 200 objections

Robshaw labelled the proposal greedy and audacious.

In a letter he said: "They are wanting to add 343 Flats, so the quiet, village feel of one of the best spots in London is almost going to double in density with footfall and everything that comes with it.

"The station is already too busy in rush hour, with the extra population in this area, the small station simply won’t cope.

Other issues the rugby union player raises are the heavy traffic congestion the units would bring to the area and that there are already "empty" flats around.

He added: "We bought in Wandsworth because of the quiet and beautiful feeling there is when walking to your local shop, coffee shop or restaurant.

"It has a feeling that people love and is a rarity in London to have that village feel in the hustle and bustle of [the capital]. It would ruin the area."

Some of the issues raised by residents include loss of privacy, overloading of local services, an already busy station, height and the structure would not be in keeping with the enviroment. 

One resident described the busy station as "hideous" in the morning.

There are only two comments of support for the proposal, both indicating there is a "shortage" of housing in London that needs to be addressed.  

Wandsworth resident Richard Bridger said he welcomed the development as a result of the "acute housing shortage" in London.  

He said: "We desperately need to build more homes in London and it seems like a good spot.

"There is a railway between this development and the Tonsleys so [there would be] no invasion of privacy which seems to be an objection from some - unless having neighbours is somehow an invasion of privacy, in which case the only solution is moving out of London."

A previous application for three towers ranging from nine to 17 stories was refused due to height.

However, this proposal contains 19 more flats and has been described by one 60-year-old artist as a "soviet block".

Acting on behalf of applicant National Grid Pension Scheme, JLL said in a statement: "The building will comprise an exceptional design and take account of the existing form, character, appearance, and material palette of the local area.

"The height, scale and massing is in keeping with the character and appearance of nearby development."

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