Controversial plans for a 23-storey tower near Bromley North station are set to be thrown out by councillors.

The proposals, submitted by Be Living Ltd, would have developers demolish buildings at 6 to 10 Sherman Road and redevelop them into more than 200 homes, with room for offices, a gym and shops below.

The site currently holds a two-storey office block and a garage which was last used as a car wash.

Be Living has proposed a wedge-shaped building, which would step down from 23-storeys to 18 then to four.

The high-rise would hold 219 homes, predominantly one and two-bedroom, with just 20 three-bedroom flats included.

Councillor Michael Rutherford, ward councillor for Bromley Town, said he has objected to the scheme.

Cllr Rutherford said: “We have got lots of concerns from residents about this and really strong concerns ourselves. We all put in objections to the scheme.

“It goes in the face of the area action plan which sets out a more consistent plan for the area.

“It would have a big impact on existing infrastructure, it’s way too high. It’s the wrong application.”

The action plan identifies Bromley as being in need of socially rented housing, and family homes.

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It does earmark the area for being potentially suitable for tall buildings, however planning experts have recommended councillors block the project at a meeting next Tuesday.

According to their report the development lacks justification for “its excessive density which contributes to its overly dominant scale” and also that it “visually competes with the modest market town character”.

Objections have been made because of the height, appearance and bulk – with Bromley Town Residents Association calling it an eyesore.

The developers have proposed the scheme with no car parking spaces, claiming it would be “car free”, but planning chiefs said this was not suitable.

Some comments have been made in support of the contentious scheme, including Your Bromley (Business Improvement District), speaking for 600 businesses in the town centre, which supports the application.

Others said it would set the bar for high quality developments and help tackle homelessness.

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The developers said previously the scheme would bring much-needed houses in an area “suitable” for tall buildings, and would be of the “highest architectural quality.”

A decision will be made on Tuesday, July 24.