Thomas Lane Yard regeneration planning application submitted
The project, along with the renovation of the former Catford Constitutional Club (CCC), is part of the first phase of the Catford Town Centre Framework (CTCF) adopted by the council in 2021. Informed by over 3,000 comments from local residents, it outlines the ambition to become the greenest town centre in London, whilst delivering essential new homes, additional shops, improved public spaces, and enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure.
Thomas Lane Yard is a mixed-use scheme on a ‘backland’ site north of Catford Broadway. The two proposed buildings would be arranged around a central yard space, which backs on to the former Catford Constitutional Club. The new pub garden will connect to this yard, making the area more accessible, vibrant and suitable for a mix of community uses.
The development aims to deliver:
- 100% affordable homes - a significant increase from 50% affordable homes previously reported
- 113 affordable units comprising of 39 new social rented homes (target rent) and 74 shared ownership flats - the homes will be in two separate blocks, Nelgarde House, 8 storeys and Doggett House, 12 storeys
- accessible homes - 10% of the homes provided will meet the M4(3) standard wheelchair user dwelling - rhe 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 a proportion of affordable workspace as required by the GLA Good Growth Grant - the space will be designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification and the commercial space is located on the ground floor of both buildings and the workspace is on the first floor of Nelgarde House, helping 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
Suzi Winstanley, Director at Turner Works said, "We are thrilled to be working alongside Lewisham Council to lead the transformation of Thomas Lane Yard as the first phase of Catford’s town centre revitalisation.
The redevelopment of this underutilised space marks an important step in a shared vision to shape Catford into a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable neighbourhood. With over 100 new affordable homes, vibrant commercial spaces, and a new public realm, Thomas Lane Yard will serve as a vital connection between Catford Broadway and the future town centre."
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