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Map of north Deptford area showing 13 PBSA sites, of which 8 are Your Tribe.

Your Tribe's growth across Deptford: when is student accommodation too much?

As Lewisham council approves another Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme from Your Tribe at Sun Wharf, we look at Tribe's growth in the area and ask whether demand is as robust as it claims.

Catford police station, red brick locally listed building.

Phoenix plans 63 homes at former Catford police station

The housing association's plans to convert the former police station on Bromley Road have been recommended for approval by Lewisham planning committee.

The graffit covered hoardings

"Unsightly" New Cross hoarding on the way out

Lewisham officers refused another extension, judging the hoarding to be "poor quality, unsightly, and contributing towards anti-social behaviours".

Construction worker with drilling equipment seen through resident's window

Scott House tenants will be served with section 21 eviction notices "shortly"

Tribe has informed more than 60 residents that it will soon will be sending out the eviction notices. Residents report that the building's condition has deteriorated over recent months. In February, construction work began outside their windows.

Image of new tower and existing community hub from planning documents

Campaigners fight plans for 31-story student high rise at Scott House, Deptford

Developer Tribe plans to demolish the Victorian building, evicting more than 60 residents, and build a tower block providing 502 student rooms. Campaigners say that Lewisham is failing to follow its own Local Plan and failing to meet local housing needs.