Major Catford regeneration and affordable home development is approved
This exciting development will transform an under used car park site north of Catford Broadway into a vibrant place for the community to live, work and visit. With over a hundred new affordable homes, green public spaces, commercial and affordable workspace – it will bring a new energy to the heart of Catford.
The two housing blocks will be arranged around a communal public and green space which connects to the new pub garden that is being built as part of refurbishment works at the former Catford Constitutional Club site. This will make the area more accessible, welcoming and lively and suitable for a range of community and commercial uses. The development will deliver:
- 113 affordable homes over two separate blocks (eight and twelve storeys), providing 39 new social rented homes and 74 shared ownership flats. There will be a range of sizes, with over a third of the social homes being family dwellings
- accessible homes - 10% of the homes provided will meet the M4(3) standard wheelchair user dwelling - the remainder will meet the M4(2) adaptable dwelling standard in accordance with the London Plan
- over 1,000sqm of new commercial and office space including 20% affordable workspace (rented below market levels). As required by the GLA Good Growth Grant - the space will be designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification. The commercial space will be located on the ground floor of both buildings and workspace on the first floor to help to boost the vibrancy and safety of the public space
- over 3,000sqm of enhanced public realm making it greener, cleaner and more accessible whilst also addressing community concerns regarding local anti-social behaviour
- a car-free development (with the exception of Blue Badge holders) to align with the Council’s aspirations to encourage walking, cycling and sustainable travel in the borough
In addition, this sustainable development will retain the majority of the existing mature trees on the site as well as planting new trees. To align with the energy and wider sustainability strategy for this site, there will be green roofs, solar panels and air source heat pumps.
The next stage will be procuring the contractor, with construction expected to begin in 2026.
This transformative project is part of the first phase of the Catford Town Centre Framework (along with the renovation of the former Catford Constitutional Club (CCC)), which was adopted by the Council in 2021. Informed by over 3,000 comments from local residents and businesses, it outlines the ambition to become the greenest town centre in London, while delivering essential new homes, additional shops, improved public spaces, and enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure.
Former Catford Constitutional Club site progresses
The restoration of the former Catford Constitutional Club is nearly complete. The space is set to reopen later this year, featuring a community kitchen, pub, and areas for music and arts. Designed as an inclusive and welcoming hub for residents, the revitalised space will offer employment opportunities, business support, community training programmes and a lively calendar of events bringing people together. We are looking forward to sharing details soon about the fantastic new operator and what else is planned for this much loved and historic venue.
Councillor James-J Walsh, Lewisham Council’s Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning said:
“This scheme is about delivering on what Catford residents have asked for. People have told us they want real regeneration - regeneration that brings genuinely affordable homes, supports a thriving high street, creates local jobs, improves public spaces, and makes the town centre work for everyone - day and night. Importantly, this development will deliver 113 affordable new homes, including the family-sized homes our community so urgently needs. It will turn an underused car park into a green, welcoming, and pedestrian-friendly place that connects people, supports livelihoods - unlocking the Catford our community deserves.”
This scheme is funded by Lewisham Council, supported by £1.65m in funding from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund.