My name is Jeff Lowe. I am applying for the building permission in Hindsley's Place/Westbourne Drive. Some people may know that i was responsible for the live/work and artists studios in Havelock Walk (I live at no.6 ) These old redundant warehouses have been restored and have become an important part of the identity of Forest Hill,with regular open studios.

I have lived in Forest Hill for over 15 years. I have also initiated the Glynde House studios (Crofton Park),Gladiator Works, Beacon Road and in South Bermondsey off Ilderton Road. These can be viewed on my website www.jeff-lowe.com

My buildings have always been approached from the perspective of an artist (not a developer) making decisions and inclusions from an aesthetic rather than a commercial position and without the restriction of a developers budget and often lack of imagination. It has taken three years to get to this point and i would urge anyone to view the designs. I decided to go a stage further than most applications which usually just show elevations and instead i have submitted 3d renderings.It is difficuilt to show how the materials would weather e.g the copper which would turn green after time. The building is proposed as my new studio and living space. The tower is made from high quality materials copper,stainless steel etc which will stand the test of time.The Hindsley's place building uses 18th century stone window and door surrounds and antique ironwork. I am currently working on sculpture for Berkeley Square (for the Olympics) and the Cass Foundation at Goodwood. I have been active in matters relating to Forest Hill for many years including the Pools campaign and with a desire to regenerate and revitalise Forest Hill generally. I have had much support for this project. Grand Designs have confirmed that they want to cover the construction on their programme. My proposal I see as a catalyst in Forest hill and something which i hope will make a stand against the cheaply constructed, ill conceived buildings which we see so much of and have to endure for so many years.

I hope that you will be able to support my proposal.

Jeff Lowe