Lewisham named south-east London's biggest eyesore by readers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

Readers have named Lewisham as one of south-east London's biggest eyesores, citing high-rise developments and the changing appearance of the borough.

Readers have identified Lewisham as one of south-east London's biggest eyesores, with criticism centring on high-rise developments and the changing appearance of the borough. While locations across south-east London were nominated, Lewisham was among those most commonly cited, with Woolwich and Peckham following closely behind.

Concerns about litter, fly-tipping and declining high streets featured in responses, but the most prominent criticism focused on modern high-rise residential tower blocks built in and around Lewisham town centre in recent years. Readers frequently singled out Lewisham Gateway and developments surrounding Lewisham station, describing the buildings as 'ugly', 'poorly designed' or 'out of keeping' with the surrounding area, and complaining there were now 'too many tower blocks'.

Many readers expressed concern about the pace of regeneration in the borough, saying they felt new buildings had dramatically altered the area's character and appearance. A recurring theme was that regeneration had prioritised housing numbers over architectural quality. Some respondents said the borough's skyline had changed for the worse and argued that new developments lacked identity or character. Readers also raised concerns about Lewisham High Street, the market area and the overall appearance of the town centre.

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• The top south-east London areas readers said were the biggest 'eyesores'Readers have named Lewisham as one of south-east London's biggest eyesores, with criticism largely centred on high-rise developments and the changing appearance of the borough.News Shopper · 10 Oct, 05:00
• The top south-east London areas readers said were the biggest 'eyesores'Readers have named Lewisham as one of south-east London's biggest eyesores, with criticism largely centred on high-rise developments and the changing appearance of the borough.This Is Local London · 10 Oct, 05:00

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