Croydon’s skyline could look a little different next year after plans have been lodged to build more than two acres of industrial buildings on the site of an old gas holder.

A landmark metal gas holder in Factory Lane has already been demolished by company SGN.

It was built in 1860 by Croydon Gas Works but closed in the early 1970s.

However, now a new application has been submitted for more than a dozen buildings on the site.

In September 2021 property developer Chancerygate made a deal with the gas company to develop 95,000 sq ft of industrial space worth £25 million.

The developer and SGN Place (the property development subsidiary of gas distribution company SGN) submitted a planning application to Croydon Council last week.

It is for 15 buildings along with 86 parking spaces and 43 cycle spaces.

The companies claim it could bring more than 250 jobs to the area. If the plans are approved, it hopes work could start in January and be ready for companies to move in by the end of 2023.

Chancerygate development director, Jonathan Lee, said: “We are very pleased to have submitted our first joint planning application as part of our joint venture with SGN Place. 

"This is a hugely exciting opportunity to deliver the first leasehold multi-unit urban logistics site in Croydon for more than 10 years. 

“Subject to planning, we look forward to working with our partner SGN Place to revitalise the site and create an enduring and sustainable asset for Croydon.

"We anticipate the development will enable the creation of more than 250 jobs providing further economic benefit for the town.”

The plans are for the part of the site where the disused gas holders have been demolished.

The rest of the land will continue to be used by SGN to house equipment which regulates gas pressure.

Public consultation on the plans closes on October 22 and a decision is expected to be made by the end of December.