Close Menu
amed postamed post
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
What's Hot

WW3 fears as spy chief warns of ‘heated confrontation at any moment’ with Russia | World | News

October 14, 2025

Woman’s excuse for cutting down ribbons for Israel hostages | UK | News

October 14, 2025

Sudanese migrant ‘danced and laughed’ after stabbing hotel worker 23 times | UK | News

October 14, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Trending
  • WW3 fears as spy chief warns of ‘heated confrontation at any moment’ with Russia | World | News
  • Woman’s excuse for cutting down ribbons for Israel hostages | UK | News
  • Sudanese migrant ‘danced and laughed’ after stabbing hotel worker 23 times | UK | News
  • From steak pie to pad thai, how we’ve fallen out of love with traditio
  • Minimum temperature to set heating to fend off cold, flu and Covid this winter | UK | News
  • Health alert as 3 mouth signs can signal dangerous vitamin deficiency
  • Labour have surrendered Britain’s borders all so Keir Starmer can virtue-signal to EU | Politics | News
  • Luke Littler issues major career update just days after splitting from manager | Other | Sport
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
amed postamed post
Subscribe
Tuesday, October 14
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
amed postamed post
Home»News

Huge UK shopping centre set to be demolished for 1,700 homes | UK | News

amedpostBy amedpostOctober 14, 2025 News No Comments3 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


Plans to demolish a large shopping centre to build over 1,700 homes are expected to be approved in the coming days. A full planning application has been submitted which outlines the six phases of the project that could take 10 years to complete.

The plans would see Lewisham Shopping Centre, in London, replaced with tower blocks standing at up to 35 storeys high. The mall and the multi-storey car park would be demolished and replaced with 1,744 new homes, including 329 affordable homes. These would be split into 98 social rent homes and 231 homes rented out at discounted rates. Developer Landsec also plans to build accomodation for 661 students and a 23-storey co-living block.

As well as the demolition of the 340,000 sq ft shopping centre, other buildings will make way for the development, including Riverdale Hall Leisure Box and 72-82 Lewisham High Street. The plans also include building a new shopping centre entrance, a new music venue and workspaces for creative industries.

As reported by The Standard, Lewisham Council’s Strategic Development Committee is expected to approve the plans on Thursday (October 16). However, a petition has been launched by the Lewisham People’s Assembly which urges the councilt reject the proposals.

The petition has around 1,000 signatures in support and describes the plans as a “blueprint for gentrification”. It adds that the new homes will “displace” the community and “destroy a vital hub”.

The petition says: “The proposed demolition of Lewisham Shopping Centre for luxury flats is a blueprint for gentrification. It will displace our community, destroy a vital hub, and serve only the interests of corporate profit.”

The proposals have also received 784 responses from the general public, including 105 objections, 637 in support and 42 neutral comments. Calls have been made to make sure at least 50% of the homes are genuinely affordable housing, including social rent to meet local needs.

Meanwhile, both Sainsbury’s and Primark have objected the plans. The former has requested for “robust conditions” to secure its future with plans for a replacement store while the latter is concerned over a lack of delivery access and emergency escape routes.

The plans have also been rejected by Greenwich Council who are concerned about the impact the tall buildings could have on local views from the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site and Eltham Park.

The council said: “While the scheme would appear as part of a tall building cluster, it risks harming the open character of Blackheath and the setting of heritage assets.

“The report requests additional winter views to fully assess visibility and potential harm. Greenwich concludes that some harm would occur and asks Lewisham to weigh this against public benefits before making a decision.”

The NHS is also worried the new homes will increase demand for services in the area. They stated that health services in Lewisham are already under pressure.

Keep Reading

Woman’s excuse for cutting down ribbons for Israel hostages | UK | News

Sudanese migrant ‘danced and laughed’ after stabbing hotel worker 23 times | UK | News

Minimum temperature to set heating to fend off cold, flu and Covid this winter | UK | News

Labour have surrendered Britain’s borders all so Keir Starmer can virtue-signal to EU | Politics | News

M25 traffic LIVE: ‘Overturned vehicle’ horror smash sparks delays on major motorway | UK | News

Major UK brand returns to high street as new store opening announced | UK | News

Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Editors Picks

'I am obsessed with Netflix and here are my top five picks for this month'

July 8, 2025

Cyndi Lauper picks 1904 classic as her favourite song ever

May 21, 2025

PS Plus April 2025 Extra games predictions – Last of Us Part 2 among the top picks

April 7, 2025

Review: Record Shares of Voters Turned Out for 2020 election

January 11, 2021
Latest Posts

Queen Elizabeth the Last! Monarchy Faces Fresh Demand to be Axed

January 20, 2021

Marquez Explains Lack of Confidence During Qatar GP Race

January 15, 2021

Young Teen Sucker-punches Opponent During Basketball Game

January 15, 2021

Subscribe to News

Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

Advertisement

info@amedpost.com

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • News
  • World
  • Life & Style
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact
© 2025 The Amed Post

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.