Sydenham Hill
Comm Comm UK delivered planning and construction communications to replace an empty care home that was no longer fit-for purpose with much-needed new homes.
Client: City of London
Borough: London Borough of Lewisham
Date: 2018 - present
Our role:
Construction communications
Pre-application planning consultation
Judicial review communications.
Existing site:
Redevelopment of Mais House and Otto Close on the Sydenham Hill Grade II listed 1950s Estate Features green spaces
Located opposite ancient woodland.
Scheme deliverables:
110 truly affordable homes
Mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed
Community room
New estate office
Amenity and play space
Landscaping and ecological enhancements
Communications undertaken:
Run and update a dedicated project website
Produce regular resident newsletters
Organise Meet the Contractor events
Organise regular Community Liaison Group meetings
Organise key milestone events, such as Topping Out ceremony
Manage key milestone comms, such as the naming consultation
Manage project inbox and resident queries/complaints
Key liaison between the project team and contractor (Lovells).
Status of scheme:
Ongoing, scheduled to complete in 2025.