Archived on 6/5/2022

New council housing close to corner of Mayow Park [Planning Approved]

SydenhamSociety

5 Dec '18

See photo of existing building which will be demolished as part of the scheme HERE

10.30am - 2.30pm Saturday 15th December

Forest Hill School
Main Atrium

Dacres Road SE23 2XN

See map of Forest Hill School HERE

This event will present proposals to develop a new residential building in place of the existing warehouse structure on Mayow Road (north-eastern corner of Mayow Park). The site location is marked in red above.

Vennerist

6 Dec '18

First reaction: how dare they build in Mayow Park!!

Upon seeing the existing structure and reminding oneself that no park space is likely to be lost: I think we can support this one.

Lewisham needs more housing and it has to go somewhere. Far better that the housing goes on a warehouse site than on a historic building or a green space.

anon3821395

25 Sep '19

More information:

https://lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/regeneration/redeveloping-the-mayow-road-warehouse

SE26.life

31 Oct '19

https://avantiarchitects.co.uk/project/mayow-road/

anon3821395

6 Nov '19

Planning approved:

Who the homes are for

This 100% affordable housing scheme will provide 26 new homes made up of a mix of two and three-bed flats. These homes will provide temporary accommodation for homeless families, as well as six supported living homes for residents with learning difficulties and/or autism.

Why this is important

There are currently around 2000 families occupying temporary accommodation throughout the borough, with 600 of them staying in nightly paid accommodation.

Working in partnership with the NHS and the ‘Transforming Care Programme’, the supported living accommodation will help residents to live more independently in a safe, inclusive and integrated setting. As part of the development, supported living residents will be provided with 24/7 on-site care and support, as well as an attractive communal garden space for their sole use.

A new special educational needs school is also planned for construction directly opposite the site. The location offers opportunities for strong links to be created between the school, new homes and wider activities in the local community.

When the work is planned to start

We will be working collaboratively with our housing company, Lewisham Homes to achieve an on-site start date in spring 2020.

View the planning application.

Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Housing for said:
“We are delighted that this vital development has been recognised for the value which it will add to the borough of Lewisham. Mayow Road is a landmark scheme as it is a joint collaboration with the NHS, aiming to create socially integrated accommodation which will cater to both homeless families and to residents with learning difficulties and/or autism. These homes reflect our determination to deliver to a variety of local housing need while generating a sense of place and identity for people within the borough.”

Smilon

7 Nov '19

Is there anyway to object to this now that it has been granted?