Barry Saunders, a long-time Bromley resident, expressed concern over the proliferation of tower blocks, noting they detract from the town's history and architecture, stating, "That's all they're doing, they build flats. They're not building houses any more. They're taking away the theme of it, the history of the place. You've got all these tower blocks everywhere." His observations reflect long-term changes in the local skyline that many residents find troubling.
Concerns about local infrastructure were echoed by Mr. Saunders, who said, "I'm worried about there not being enough parking spaces for residents moving into the new builds and local traffic would become terrible. The drains couldn't take the pressure of all the new builds and it came up in our house. There was sewage in our house and everything whenever there was really bad rain." This highlights pressing infrastructure issues tied to new developments.
Debbie Saunders, aware of the necessity for housing, still raised critical points about safety, stating, "I acknowledge the need to build homes but that I was worried about how safe the materials being utilized were following the blaze in St Mark's Square this year." This reflects broader concerns among residents regarding construction safety and the quality of materials used in new developments.
Bromley Council's approval of high-rise developments has divided local opinion, with concern expressed by Thames Water about the existing infrastructure, stating early this year that the water network might need upgrades due to the anticipated stress from increased residents. This gives insight into the overall readiness of Bromley’s infrastructure to support such significant changes.
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