Lewisham Planners Reject 34 Storey Tower Scheme

A development featuring a 34 storey tower block and 950 homes – but no social housing – has been turned down by Lewisham planners.

The proposals, drawn up by Muse Developments, were unanimously rejected by Lewisham council's strategic planning committee.

There was widespread concern about the lack of social housing in the plans, and residents expressed worries about the impact of the tower on the skyline and nearby conservation areas.

John Keidan, Chair of Lewisham Green Party said:

"The proposal up for approval would have seen nearly one thousand new flats built, but not one of these would have been affordable. At Tuesday's meeting, I called on the Council not to squander this once in a generation opportunity.

"Lewisham Greens have been campaigning for some years now, together with a wide range of local community groups, against many aspects of the proposed redevelopment of Lewisham Town Centre. We are not against all re-development at all, but we want to see a town centre is truly an asset to the community, with more open spaces and access to the rivers and with housing that local people will be able to afford."

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