Thomas Lane Yard

Thomas Lane Yard will be one of the first projects to come forward as part of the Council’s vision for the future of Catford, which has been informed by over 3,000 comments from local residents.

Timeline

March 2020 - £1.65 million in Good Growth Funding awarded
January 2021 - Catford Town Centre Framework adopted by the Council
July 2021 - development design team appointed-
September 2021 - public consultation
October 2024 - planning application submitted
April 2025 - planning permission granted
August 2026 - Hill Partnership appointed as Council’s construction partner
Late 2026 - enabling works including demolition
Early 2027 - Thomas Lane car park to close and main construction works to begin
2029 - expected completion of homes

New homes

The development will provide 113 brand new homes across 2 residential buildings ranging from 7 to 11 storeys, supporting a range of housing needs within the borough. There will be:

39 social rent homes for families currently on Lewisham’s housing waiting list
74 shared ownership homes to help residents take their first step onto the property ladder
10 of these homes will be wheelchair-accessible, ensuring inclusive housing for residents with mobility needs

Local opportunities and investment

As well as new housing, the development will provide more than 1000sqm of commercial and affordable workspace.

Hill Partnership will provide new apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for local residents during the build as well as community investment through volunteering, engaging with schools and colleges, and donations to local charitable causes.

New green spaces and community facilities

There will be new landscaping and improved public space to enhance the local area. Plans include:

3,000sqm of new and enhanced public spaces, including a central yard which will be accessible to the general public
convenient connections to Catford town centre and The Catford House

Sustainability

Sustainability is central to the design of Thomas Lane Yard. Environmental features will include:

green ‘living roofs’ to support biodiversity
solar panels for renewable energy
air source heat pumps
keeping most existing mature trees
car-free development (except for Blue Badge holders)

These measures reflect the Council’s wider commitment to making sure our developments are environmentally responsible and climate resilient. Learn more about the Council’s climate action.

Closure of the Thomas Lane car park

As part of this development, the underused Thomas Lane car park behind Catford Broadway will be permanently closing from early 2027.

The Council is currently reviewing how the car park closure may impact disabled people, older people, carers and parents with young children as part of its Equality Impact Assessment. This current consultation process is focused specifically on understanding the impact of the car park closure and identifying ways to reduce disruption for businesses, traders and residents in the area.

We will share more details soon about alternative options.

More information on Blue Badge locations.

There is alternative parking available nearby at:

Holbeach Road multi-storey car park with 672 spaces (15 disabled) - open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6.30pm
Canadian Avenue car park with 131 spaces (five disabled) - open Saturdays to the public from 8am until 6pm

Published on: 10/09/2026