1 May - They have concrete plans
The following is a very abbreviated summary of how Bexley Council plans to
develop the borough or maybe wreck its character.
Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood
The soon to reopen car park will go in favour of
a minimum of 90 new homes. A “tall building is favoured”.
Coralline Walk, Thamesmead
Approximately 1,850 new homes (the old site had 746). Large green public spaces
but no new shops so as not to undermine existing local facilities.
Lower Belvedere
The existing B&Q/Asda 550 place car park is severely criticised for dominating
the area. The plan does not specifically refer to closure of the two stores but
redevelopment of the site to provide 460 new homes very much suggests the car
park will go and without it a store like B&Q will become unviable.
It is acknowledged that the area has no flood defences and goes underwater regularly.
Station Road, Belvedere
A minimum of 120 new homes (in two areas with 80 and 40 approximately) with
provision for Elizabeth Line and DLR extensions. It is acknowledged that the
existing shops have multiple owners who are expected to “unlock their full potential”.
Halt Robin Road, Belvedere
Land surplus to educational needs at Woodside School will provide for 140 new homes.
Site of Belvedere Gas Holders
465 new homes.
Picardy Manorway, Belvedere (Old Monarch Works)
90 new homes built in such a way as to mitigate internal damage due to flooding.
Crabtree Manorway, Belvedere (Industrial Sheds)
740 new homes with provision for “intensification”.
Erith Western Gateway
440 new homes.
Erith, Pier Road West
190 new homes.
Erith, Pier Road East
110 new homes.
Erith Riverside
270 new homes. “Taller buildings to face the river to maximise views.”
Erith Morrisons
A minimum of 420 new homes to be squeezed into the Western end of the site.
Erith Road, Barnehurst
Former NHS site.
A minimum of 180 new homes with the GP surgery retained.
Bexleyheath Town Centre (East)
130 new homes squeezed into Arnsberg Way and Broadway.
Vacant EDF Energy building, Bexleyheath
220 new homes squeezed into Arnsberg Way and Broadway.
Pickford Lane (Buildbase site)
30 new homes plus shops fronting road are possible.
Peppers Builders Merchants (Rowan Road)
A minimum of 30 new homes.
Belvedere Road, Bexleyheath (The old playing field behind the
Leader’s house, no wonder she moved out.)
A minimum of 70 new homes with retention of a 0·4 hectare green space.
Crayford (Former Electrobase Works)
A minimum of 310 new homes and new riverside walk.
Crayford, Tower Retail Park
A minimum of 360 new homes. Car park in jeopardy.
Crayford (Sainsbury’s)
450 new homes, Car park in jeopardy.
The plan contains numerous references to creating a strong new character,
enhancing the area, optimizing site capacity and minimising the impact of car parking.
7,000 new homes, some talk of pie in the sky new railway lines and a
limited rapid transit bus service, but no new infrastructure or health
facilities. Make your own new housing plans now.