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Besson Street redevelopment: Have your say on revised proposals

Lewisham Council and Grainger plc asking for comments about proposed changes to the approved development at the derelict Besson Street site.

Jan 22

Besson Street Development: Community Drop-In Event

Lewisham Council and Grainger plc are holding a community drop-in event about proposed changes to the approved development at the long-derelict Besson Street site in New Cross Gate. Drop-in event details: Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026 Time: 4pm–8pm Venue: The Somerville, 260 Queen’s Road, SE14 5JN - see map below . The scheme already has detailed planning consent for up to 324 professionally managed homes for rent, including a significant proportion of genuinely affordable ho

Jan 8