"An enlarged archive store is needed in part because the council closed the local museum a decade ago, and the replacement space provided in Bromley library is too small to hold the entire collection. The library is also about to move to a new location, and the new site will not be able to house the book archive."
"The council now plans to replace the old building with a much larger one that will house the archive and provide space for expansion. There were some changes made during the consultation, such as reducing the site's overall footprint to create new publicly accessible open space linked to Priory Gardens and enhancing the landscaping and biodiversity proposals."
"Additional practical improvements had also been incorporated, such as tool storage for the Friends Growing Space, a managed toilet for users of the archive, museum, art building and growing space, and the introduction of a canopy to support outdoor educational and community activities."
Bromley Council approved plans to demolish an existing archive building in Priory Gardens and construct a larger replacement facility. The expansion became necessary after the council closed its local museum a decade ago, with temporary archive space in Bromley library proving insufficient. The library itself is relocating to a new site unable to accommodate the book collection. The new building will provide expanded storage and room for future growth. Despite opposition from the park friends group concerned about the building's size, the council proceeded with modifications including reduced footprint, enhanced landscaping, new public open space, tool storage, managed toilet facilities, and a canopy for community activities. Planning permission was granted last week.
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