In a bid against the sea of grey, anonymous, characterless, unremarkable, nondescript and faceless buildings of nothingness that property developers are inflicting on London in a seeming frenzy, (for example the very, very, sad sorry site and sight of The Greyhound in Sydenham).

I am just raising awareness and wondering if anyone (else) has seen the proposed planning notice and demolition on Dacres Road of a wonderful building which is full of character and whose presence and architecture will be surely missed. Unless objection is raised, I fear it is likely to follow the fate of its twin which was demolished a few years ago. To quote Oscar Wilde : "To lose one was a misfortune to lose both would surely, at the very least, appear as carelessness."

I happened to be walking past today and saw one sign outside the house. I am a life-long resident. I have not been sent a notice of planning even though I live close by and have been unable to access the planning website despite trying all day???

For those who may be interested in raising any objections/comments the application and any plans submitted may be inspected quoting reference :

DC/1592092

http://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-a...=firstPage

or by visiting the Planning Information Office, Catford Library, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, SE6 4RU

Or via email to planning@lewisham.gov.uk

All applications must be received on or before 2 October 2015.

Just slightly over a week, so not much time!

This photo is from google maps and shows the building on the left Number 31 Dacres Road, to the right shows the block of flats built replacing the original house.



Thanks.