According to the Halifax’s 2015 Generation Rent Report, 82% of 20-45-year-olds living in London have given up on buying a home. They feel pushed out of the capital and excluded from the possibility of home ownership. Those who do want to buy are desperate for high-quality, affordable homes to purchase in a desirable location that is convenient for work. One such Londoner, … [Read more...]
Moments in time: Catford Greyhound Stadium
Catford Greyhound Stadium opened in 1932 and was a large source of revenue in Lewisham at that time according to Harry Williams South London. Its founders were Charles Benstead and Frank Sutton. Built on Southern Railway land between Catford and Catford Bridge stations the track could also be accessed from the two bridges going across the railway lines. To use the bridges to … [Read more...]
Spotted: The old Catford Greyhound Stadium sign
The old Catford Greyhound Stadium sign has been spotted on an industrial estate looking all lonely and abandoned. 'sup gangstas, this is at Sydenham industrial estate @catfordcentral @BrockleyCentral pic.twitter.com/eAt0bhPHnp — mixmaster doom! (@the_max_doom) December 22, 2015 Highlight of bike ride in pouring rain though was the sight of the old Catford Stadium … [Read more...]
Have your say on the 19 storey tower block in Catford
Concerns have been raised over the planning application, Case DC/15/94002, for a 19 story tower block near the stations in Catford. The project is related to the new build on the old Catford Greyhound Stadium site and aims to provide 92 residential units along with some commercial space and a plaza between Catford and Catford Bridge stations. Ben writes: “We think it … [Read more...]
Catford Greyhound Stadium – homes and gardens
Catford Greyhound Stadium is back in the spotlight with two pieces of news: The GLA Housing and Land Directorate has identified a preferred bidder to take forward the redevelopment of the former Catford Greyhound Stadium, South East London. The proposals to deliver 589 homes with associated mixed-use development on the site will increase the supply of housing in the capital … [Read more...]
Plans fall through for Catford Greyhound Stadium
Plans to develop the old Catford dogs site has fallen through. A major development on the site of the former Catford Greyhound Stadium has fallen through due to the recession. The major development of the Catford Stadium site was approved in October 2008. Plans included 589 homes along with new shops and a community centre. Owing to the economic downturn and a failure … [Read more...]