RESIDENTS who live in a town which is being “swallowed” by 550 newbuilds say their roads can’t handle it.
Developer London Square plans to build seven tower blocks up to eight storeys high in Crayford, South East London.
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The company purchased the former Electrobase site from Skillcrown and Purelake NewHomes last month.
The £180million development will have a total of 559 homes, including 240 for shared ownership and social rent.
John Harris, 65, said his family are considering moving to the north of England because they are fed up of developments in outer London towns.
“I’m just fed up with seeing the whole area in general being overloaded with new homes,” he told MyLondon.
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“The infrastructure can’t cope now, roads are overcrowded. It’s just getting to be a joke.
“Recently, it took me an hour and three quarters to get from here in Crayford to Hawley, which is four miles away.”
Kathy, 67, who has lived in Crayford for her whole life, described the newbuilds as “monstrosities”.
While Katie Walker, 39, added: “That’s a lot of people to be building for. This is just a little town. I know we need housing, but they don’t seem to think about doctors, schools, all that kind of stuff, and the congestion as well.”
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Planning consent was finalised in August for the site by the London Borough of Bexley.
A London Square spokesperson said: “As part of the scheme, a riverside walk will be created along the River Cray, opening up the site for the first time for residents and local people to walk and cycle.
“London Square always takes a collaborative approach when delivering new homes and we are working with the London Borough of Bexley and residents in the area, to address any concerns raised by some local people.
“A dedicated liaison team will begin talking to residents in the area, in advance of construction getting underway next year.”
“The shared ownership homes will be made available first to people living in the area, giving them the opportunity to own a home of their own,” they added.
The Sun has contacted the local authority for comment.
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