A Camden spokeman says

“We didn’t want the development to go ahead but were overruled by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. We now have a legal duty to assess how the trucks can safely access the development, without causing unnecessary disruption.

“Camden Council has repeatedly rejected schemes by the developers to use Little Green Street as an access road for the site. Our own tests show that the houses on the road have no foundations and it is too small for heavy duty trucks to pass. Any proposals would have to satisfy us that there would not be damage to the street, houses or any unnecessary disruption caused to residents during construction.

When the Council is acting in its role as planning authority, it is the responsibility of anyone applying for planning permission to provide a certificate proving land ownership. There is an ongoing investigation into the legal rights of access attached to the area between the entrance gate and College Lane.

This does not change the fact that the Council’s planning policy would clearly resist any proposals that would damage Little Green Street, the houses on it or cause unnecessary disruption to residents.

“The developer has now submitted a revised plan outlining the way they will carry out the construction, including a proposal on how vehicles would access the site. The proposals, along with expert advice on all of the issues raised, are due to be considered by our development control committee early in the new year."

In the News 24 piece which aired over last weekend, the Council were reported to be "meeting with developers in the New Year".

So, clear as mud, then.

Happy Christmas.