Sydenham Town Forum

Ahh, that makes sense, thanks for clarifying.

I’d assumed it was going to be adjacent to B&Q which was obviously incorrect on my part.

Hopefully it won’t be long before the new store is unveiled.

Does anyone know what's happening with this proposed new M&S Foodhall?

I'd noticed a few months ago that the large Currys store had been sectioned off with work being carried out inside which I assumed was in preparation for the new store to open before Christmas.

I happened to walk past there ...

It’s very disappointing news…..

I believe that 79 people took the time and trouble to write in and complain, I don’t imagine that there are many applications that receive that type of response and I imagine many many more if asked would not have wanted it.

It’ll be interesting to see how well ...

Good news for those of us who objected to this, Lewisham Council have refused the planning application for this.

Of course they will probably appeal the decision but hopefully that stance by the council will not change.

why is this a problem?


Well I guess it all comes down to individual opinion on what you think is of benefit to the high street when a new premises is taken over.

Personally I would rather we don’t have a slot machine/gambling establishment there especially with it’s close proximity to the bus ...

I assumed it was going to be unmanned at times having seen this from one of the links supplied by the Sydenham Society?

The proposal is for a largely unstaffed operation with press-button entry on the door. Many Mekur Slot premises are 'open' 24 hours per day. If there are objections by the ...

Thanks for that link.

Can you imagine having an unmanned premises open 24hrs dedicated to this, a nightmare for residents living close by.

I really hope local people will see that this is of no real benefit to the high street and object strongly.

Hi guys,

Has anyone noticed the application posted on the door of the old Santander shop at 53 Sydenham road by a company called ‘Merkur slots’?

It seems that they are proposing a slot machine haunt, what a shame for the shop to be turned into that if the license is approved. I know it’s been ...