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Ed Miliband's Wife Opposes Dartmouth Park Housing Design

Dame Justine Thornton objects to a proposed six-flat redevelopment in a conservation area, citing design concerns, as Labour pushes for housing growth.

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The Milibands in one of two kitchens at their home in north London, near where the proposed block of flats will be built

Overview

  • Dame Justine Thornton, High Court judge and wife of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, opposes the design of a proposed six-storey block in Dartmouth Park, calling it 'too tall, too bulky, and too dense.'
  • Thornton clarified she supports the principle of redevelopment but believes the design is unsuitable for the conservation area.
  • Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter also objected, citing concerns about architectural harmony and potential neighborhood impacts.
  • The development, proposed by HGG London, would replace a 1930s villa and aligns with Labour's updated planning rules favoring brownfield developments unless substantial harm is demonstrated.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner have championed aggressive housing targets, emphasizing a 'builders not blockers' agenda, while avoiding direct comment on specific objections.