Anyone know where this site is?

dickp · Post by **dickp** » 17 Jun 2012 09:38

Hindwoods are promoting a new mixed development site in Sydenham.

The postcode says Kirkdale, the description says Lower Sydenham.

Anyone got any ideas where this is actually going to be built? I don't recognise the streetscape.

http://www.hindwoods.co.uk/SearchItem/c ... 26%205HD/2

Rachael · Post by **Rachael** » 17 Jun 2012 10:05

Looks like Worsley Bridge Road to me, judging by the mini-roundabout.

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 11:00

Is it the Old Dylon Factory ( now imported like everything else ) , or over road from it.

The old site produced employment , the new site will house people with no jobs

Rachael · Post by **Rachael** » 17 Jun 2012 11:08

The plan isn't for housing. It's for restaurants, retail and a creche / day care facility. I don't know what all those upper floors will be used for, though. Office space, maybe?

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 11:47

Restuarants and retail .

Surely there will be enough retail at Bell Green and were they not having a KFC? Or is this more upmarket food establishments to get the trade coming from Beckenham direction?

Good to hear not housing.

marymck · Post by **marymck** » 17 Jun 2012 15:34

It is the old Dylon factory. Here's the brochure ...

http://hindwoods.agencypilot.com/store/ ... 8+4287.PDF

marymck · Post by **marymck** » 17 Jun 2012 15:41

It comes under the Bromley Planning Authority. I could only find this on a quick trawl of Lewisham & this one appears to have been withdrawn.

Sorry, but I'm working today, so no time to search further at the moment.

DC/09/72284/FT
Application Type: Formal Observations to other Boro's
Date Received: 14 / 08 / 2009
Registration (Validation) Date: 14 / 08 / 2009
Consultation Start Date: 14 / 08 / 2009
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires): No date
Target Date for Decision: 09 / 10 / 2009
Location: DYLON INTERNATIONAL LTD, WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5HD
Ward: Out of Borough
Proposal: Formal Observation to the London Borough of Bromley on the mixed use redevelopment comprising basement car parking and 2 part five/ six/ seven/ eight storey blocks for use as Class B1 office accommodation (6884 sqm) / Class A1 retail (449 sqm)/ Class A3 cafe/restaurant (135 sqm) / Class D1 creche (437 sqm) and 149 Flats (32 one bedroom/ 78 two bedroom/ 39 three bedroom) at Dylon International Limited, Worsley Bridge Road SE26.
Case Officer: Miheer Mehta
Case Officer Tel: 020 8314 7400
Status: Withdrawn
Agent: No Agent
London Borough of Bromley
Bromley Civic Centre
Stockwell Close,
Bromley
Kent
BR1 3UH

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 16:47

I thought it might be Bromley. Looked a bit posh for Lewisham.

biscuitman1978 · Post by **biscuitman1978** » 17 Jun 2012 17:24

I suspect this is Bromley application ref 09/01664/FULL1, which was granted on appeal.

The permission is for a mixed use development which includes:
- Class B1 office accommodation (6884 sqm)
- Class A1 retail (449 sqm)
- Class A3 cafe/restaurant (135 sqm)
- Class D1 creche (437 sqm)
- 149 flats (32 one bedroom/78 two bedroom/39 three bedroom)

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 17:34

Bromley tend not to approve High Rise so not surprised only 4 floors.

A trifle more up market than the flats at Sainsbury's but will still put pressure on same medical facilities etc

Syd Green Health Centre better get another couple of doctors.

leenewham · Post by **leenewham** » 17 Jun 2012 18:26

Have they knocked down the Dylon factory?

I hope not, they make fantastic offices and are rather elegant buildings. They were created at a time when even the most mundane of buildings were built with an eye for aesthetics, that the architecture was an important part of the brand and helped give the area a sense of pride.

It looked like it was restored recently too.

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 19:10

I am sure Dylon used to be in Sydenham Road and moved to site in pictures about 30 or 40 years ago.
Does anyone else recall the older factory.

Annie. · Post by **Annie.** » 17 Jun 2012 19:12

I thought it was in Willow way? Or was that another type of factory?

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Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » 17 Jun 2012 19:17

I know there were a number of small units in WW but was not thinking of there. Down Sydenham Rd , near Kent House Road , on same side of road.

leenewham · Post by **leenewham** » 17 Jun 2012 19:34

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8866197@N0 ... otostream/

It was built in the 1930's and was/is apparently locally listed. I would make fantastic apartments, I hope they keep the signage.

I wonder if this building will attract the same sense of preservation as the Woodman?

More info:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=ca ... Ikm9O3B6-Q

It's a great building. We need more building to promote jobs in the area. In the above report it says that the proposed new building is of exceptionally high quality. I don't think it is, it look dull. If this is knocked down, along with the wonderful building in Ladywell, a whole period of fantastic architecture is quickly being wiped out from existence. Just like the Firestone Building, torn down and replaced by total crap.

As you can tell, it pisses me off.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » 20 Jun 2012 19:37

leenewnham said:
As you can tell, it pisses me off.

I absolutely agree with you, Lee, this is very sad indeed. The site looks brilliant in your top photo above. What an absolute tragedy this will be.

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