Achilles Street Estate
Lewisham Council have been working with residents on the Achilles Street estate to look at the best way to deliver new Council-owned homes for social rent. This development will enhance the existing public, green spaces, and the spaces available for local businesses and community uses.
An estate ballot took place in 2019 in which 92% of eligible residents voted, with 73% of the voters in favour of the regeneration of the estate. As the plans for the area develop, we will continue to work collaboratively with the residents to help them shape their new homes. We aim for the community to be at the heart of these proposals at all times.
The Achilles Street estate development proposal was submitted to the Local Planning Authority in August 2025. It outlines the delivery of 278 high-quality new homes; with 122 Council-owned for social rent, 23 family-sized Council homes, and 98% dual or triple aspect. The development proposal also includes:
- 1,411 sqm of commercial space with new shops and workspaces
- 14.7% increase in public space and enhanced play/social areas
- improved links to Fordham Park
The design reflects the extensive community engagement, including input from local residents, a youth panel, resident steering group and local schools. It draws on the heritage of New Cross Road and aims to foster a strong neighbourhood feel with family homes, bicycle parking and accessible public spaces.
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Professional team
- Architects: Levitt Bernstein with WR-AP Architects
- Landscape Architect: Levitt Bernstein
- Youth Engagement Specialist: ZCD Architects
- Project Manager and Employers Agent: Silver DCC Limited
- Cost Consultant: Silver DCC Limited
- Principal Designer: Silver DCC Limited
- Planning Consultant: DP9
- Structural Engineer: Price and Myers
- Civil Engineer: Price and Myers
- MEP Consultant: Max Fordham
- Acoustic Consultant: Max Fordham
- Sustainability Consultant: Max Fordham
- BREEAM Consultant: Max Fordham
- Lighting Consultant: Max Fordham
- Fire Consultant: Affinity
- Daylight / Sunlight Consultant: eb7
- Transport Consultant: SLR Consulting
- Air quality Consultant: PEC Limited
- Commercial Consultant: Forty Group
- Ecological Consultant: Greengage Environmental
- TVIA: Landscape Visual
- Wind and Micro Climate Consultant: RWDI
- CGI Rendering: Blackpoint Design Limited