A Grade II-listed palace in south London is set for a new chapter, after Bromley Council approved plans to convert a palace into 11 flats as part of a much larger redevelopment of the former Civic Centre site.
The wider scheme will deliver 222 homes in total, alongside commercial space, parking and later-living properties.
Historic South London palace to be turned into flats as Bromley approves major housing plan
The historic building itself will be refurbished for residential use, while much of the former Civic Centre around it is due to be demolished to make way for new apartment blocks.
Bromley Palace’s ground floor is also expected to include commercial uses such as a café, co-working area or community space.
Grade-II listed Bromley Palace will be refurbished into 11 flats
According to the plans, the development will include a mix of one-bed, two-bed, three-bed and studio homes, plus 25 wheelchair units, 38 parking spaces and 37 later-living properties. Just 10 percent of the new homes, 22 in total are set to be affordable.
Bromley Council voted unanimously in favour of the proposals at a meeting on June 1, but the plans have not been especially popular with some locals. The project is being led by developer Galliard Homes, which bought the site last year.
