A proposal for a major retail and residential complex on the Megabowl and Caesars site in Streatham Hill has been rejected by Lambeth Council.
The planned development, which had divided the community because of its size and scale, would have seen Caesars knocked down along with the buildings between it and the Megabowl and a building of between two and nine storeys built in its place containing 262 flats.
The proposal also included a combined retail space of 3,155sq m, a 840sq m theatre and performance area with audience space for 160 people, a courtyard, garden and children's play area, and underground parking for 91 cars are also included in the plans.
However, despite planning officers originally recommending the development for approval, it was rejected on Wednesday evening because the height and bulk of the project was deemed detrimental to the conservation area.
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