London Borough of Southwark

From the resurgence of Bankside as London’s new cultural quarter, nearly 20 years ago, to the recent transformation of Peckham, Southwark is a borough which delivers on its big ambitions.

Including estate regeneration, such as Aylesbury, Southwark is committed to affordable housing and is building 11,000 new council homes - more than any other borough. And, with three of London's biggest opportunity areas; Elephant and Castle, Canada Water and Old Kent Road, some 40% of the borough is currently being regenerated.

Over the last decade, Elephant and Castle has been transformed. The huge Elephant Park development is almost finished and last year (2020) work began on the new town centre. The next phase will be the northern quadrant. The Canada Water Masterplan is being delivered at pace, and a regeneration programme that will deliver 20,000 new homes is just getting started at Old Kent Road.

The groundwork that Southwark has laid over the past decade puts the borough in a much stronger position than most to bounce back after COVID.

The Southwark approach to development will continue to be centred on people, livelihoods, wellbeing and opportunities rather than on bricks and mortar or glass and steel and the council is determined to ensure that regeneration delivers for all of Southwark's many communities.

OPPORTUNITY LONDON 2021, NLA LONDON BOROUGHS REPORT - SOUTHWARK

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Contributors Sorted by recent

Jessica Potter

Cllr Kieron Williams

Cllr Leo Pollak

Laura Hills

Cllr Johnson Situ

Cllr Adele Morris

Colin Wilson

Cllr Mark Williams

Contact Details

London Borough of Southwark
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ

Tel: 020 7525 5000
Email: csc@southwark.gov.uk
Web: www.southwark.gov.uk

Projects Sorted by recent

Commercial Way

Built

Commercial Way is a new residential development in Peckham for Southwark Council, delivering 109 new homes for social rent and shared ownership, alongside significant improvements to the public realm.

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Harriet Hardy Extra Care Homes

Built

Designed as a 21st century almshouse, Harriet Hardy House provides 119 new council homes - of which 54 are much needed extra care social rented flats for older persons.

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Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension

Proposed

The Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension is the big opportunity for London. The project would unlock tens of thousands of homes, deliver a £1.5bn boost to GVA, and support sustainable travel.

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Burgess Park Sports Pavilion

Under Construction

Burgess Park Sports Pavilion is part of a wider masterplan by the Council to improve the usability of park amenities, while creating a distinctive identity.

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Low Line

Under Construction

The Low Line is an ongoing urban regeneration initiative that brings to life the Victorian railway viaduct connecting diverse neighbourhoods through Bankside, London Bridge, and Bermondsey.

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Tustin Estate

Under Construction

Tustin Estate is a large council estate adjacent to the Old Kent Road in Southwark. The council is redeveloping the estate to provide new and replacement homes, a new school and to transform the area.

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Old Kent Road AAP - Sub area 4

Under Construction

The plan proposes to mix employment and residential uses at a scale not seen before in London or the UK. The aspiration is to make Old Kent Road an inviting place to both live and work.

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SC1: London's Life Science Innovation District

Proposed

The SC1 Life Sciences Innovation District, is a partnership to create a transformative life science ecosystem in central London dedicated to innovation, creative partnerships, and health equity.

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Leathams, Old Kent Road

Planning Granted

As part of the OKR, the Leathams scheme would deliver 253 homes and 3,581 sqm of industrial use, reproviding and intensifying the commercial floorpsace. Designed for B8/ logistics on the lower floors.

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Hatcham and Ilderton Road Design Code

Under Construction

A place-based design code provides intricate detail on the design requirements and specifications of industrial uses to manage the reconciliation of mixed industrial uses and residential uses.

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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (SILS 3)

Built

A new ‘pupil referral unit’ school building, for students who have been excluded from, or have not been attending school. The aim of SILS 3 is to reintegrate students back into mainstream school.

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The Hithe

Built

The Hithe is a low-cost, meanwhile incubator space in Rotherhithe. It has been designed as a circular economy demonstrator project, and will be demounted and relocated after 10 years.

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Southwark Heritage Centre & Walworth Library

Built

A hybrid Library & Heritage Centre integrating museum display, the Story of Southwark, temporary gallery, community spaces, heritage workshop with a local library, children's library and study spaces.

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Parks and Recreation, Old Kent Road

Proposed

Parks and Recreation plan is part of the Linear park design for the Old Kent Road regeneration project. It would deliver a series of spaces that delights human senses and enhances our daily lives.

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