Plans were unveiled to turn Sydenham's former police station into 33 homes but only three disabled parking spaces are provided

The site, along Dartmouth Road, was bought by Asra Housing Group last year after the police previously vacated the site.

The group hosted an exhibition on Tuesday (May 12), detailing plans before a planning application is submitted in June.

MORE TOP STORIES The homes will be a mix of one, two and three bed flats all with a balcony, and a communal green space will provided at ground level.

The existing building, which is occupied by guardians, will be demolished to make way for the block which at its height will be four storeys tall.

If the application is accepted, building could begin as soon as early 2016 and take around 18 months to build.

28-year-old Phd student Ben Mechen, who lives opposite the development, attended the exhibition and said: “I think the building looks quite smart, it’s good for the area, better than having an empty building.”

Half the scheme will be affordable homes with a mix of shared ownership for first time buyers, and affordable rent for people on the housing waiting list.

Labour Cllr Maja Hilton, who represents Forest Hill, attended the exhibition and added: “I welcome the social, affordable and shared ownership of the scheme.

“It would be nice to see an unused building put back into use."

But questions were raised due to the lack of car parking spaces on site.

Some cycle storage will be provided, alongside three disabled parking bays for the three specifically designed wheelchair-accessible homes.

Labour Cllr Maja Hilton attended the exhibition

Cheeseman Street resident Erica Robinson, 30, who attended with husband Richard, 34, and six week old Amelia, said: “We’re a bit concerned about the parking. Traffic around here is bad but people still have cars.

"Sometime I avoid going out in the day because I won’t be able to park my car again.”

The teacher added: “They should have spaces for the three beds if anything.”

Ruth Newcombe, of asra’s development team, said a parking stress survey was being completed to ensure their parking arrangements are 'appropriate', adding they were encouraging occupants to use public transport. 

She added: “We are currently continuing consultation with residents as part of the planning process and have been pleased by the positive comments received so far."

Ruth Newcombe

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