Two additional public figures have shown their support for a campaign aimed at halting the construction of 45 new homes in south-east London.

Film star Dominic Cooper and television actress Sarah Hadland have expressed their discontent with Lewisham Council’s intentions to develop the Blackheath station car park, alleging that the council is disregarding the community’s opposition.

High-profile supporters, including Jude Law, Sir Terry Waite, and Manfred Mann, have also voiced their dissent in an open letter addressed to the council.

The developer, Acorn Property Group, has claimed that the project will offer “significant public advantages” that “outweigh the minimal level of harm identified.”

The council, set to make a decision on the proposal this week, has stated it will refrain from commenting until after the vote.

Cooper, recognized for his roles in “Mamma Mia” and “The History Boys” and a Blackheath native, emphasized that residents who oppose the plans are not against development. He remarked, “They are advocating for a development approach that is equitable, responsible, and prioritizes local input in decision-making.”

He further stated, “Moving forward with such a large-scale proposal that offers minimal social and affordable housing, prioritizing developer gains while dismissing the overwhelming community opposition, would represent a severe betrayal of the electorate.”

Cooper urged Lewisham Council to “reassess” the proposed plans.

Hadland, known for her role as Stevie Sutton in the BBC sitcom “Miranda,” remarked, “It’s outrageous that Lewisham Council has entirely overlooked our concerns in favor of this profit-driven initiative by Acorn. Currently, this project contributes nothing beneficial to our community.”

She added, “All we request is that the proposal be revised with local opinions taken into account.”

Acorn’s plans include 20 terraced homes and 25 flats within a five-story and a four-story building, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

More than 1,200 objections have been submitted to the council, including from a nearby school and numerous local businesses, alongside 30 supportive comments.

According to the planning documents from the council, the Blackheath Society and a consortium of local residents have commissioned various surveys and expert opinions opposing the development.

The objections also include letters signed by 181 businesses and an open letter from “prominent individuals connected to Blackheath” challenging the proposed development.

Concerns have been raised regarding the potential loss of parking spaces, diminished natural light, the scale of the project, and uncertainties regarding the future of the Blackheath Farmer’s Market, which takes place in the car park each Sunday.

In response, Acorn Property Group stated, “As noted in the officers’ report, our proposal would deliver significant public benefits, including 45 new homes, with 21% designated for social rent, including much-needed three- and four-bedroom family homes.”

A spokesperson for the group added that the plan would secure a permanent location for the farmer’s market on-site, enhance pedestrian access to a nearby school, and provide improved parking facilities.

Planning officials have recommended that the development be approved, contingent on Acorn meeting 43 specified conditions.