What else is happening in Peckham?

Even if the PAAP has not been adopted yet, and it won't be until 2008, development still goes on in Peckham town centre.
This will happen through the submission of planning applications for new development or change of use.

You can find more information on these applications in the online planning register.

A non exhaustive list of planning applications in the area of the Peckham AAP

Permission granted for:

A new development at 1-15 Bournemouth Road for the demolition of the existing buildings and the erection of an 8 storey building of 54 flats.

(After appeal) Demolition of a public house and erection of a building comprising 14 residential units at 61 Asylum Road.

Demolition of existing office and industrial buildings and replacement with 8 residential flats in a one storey building at 78 Furely Road.

Construction of two residential blocks, both three storey for a total of 14 flats with a minimum of 35% affordable housing through S106 agreement. 32 Peckham Hill Street

Conversion of the existing public house to provide a total of 7 residential units comprising 4 maisonettes, 2 flats and a studio at 17 Oglander Rd.

Permission refused for:

Demolition of existing industrial buildings and construction of 25 affordable housing units in two block up to four storeys at 187-189 Gordon Road.

Peckham and the Area Action Plan

alternatetext Southwark Council has launched a new consultation on the Peckham Area Action Plan.

The PAAP proposes to cover the area of Peckham shown on the map to the left.

The plan aims to target mainly the regeneration of the business and retail sectors in Peckham Town Centre and to improve public transport and public spaces.

Within the boundaries of the area, the UDP has identified also several housing sites that will add between 750 to 1500 new units to the area.

The PAAP also includes site 63P identified by the UDP and Transport for London as the site for the depot of the Cross River Tram.

Main Objectives

A full list of issues will be developed during the next few months.
The Southwark Plan has identified the following priorities:

creation of high quality housing with mix tenure;
creation of high quality businesses;
improvements to Rye Lane (including the train station) and Peckham High Street;
improve provision of parking;
improve the diversity of shops;
safeguard the route and depot site for the Cross River Tram

In parallel to the development of the PAAP, Southwark Council must evaluate how the Plan is achieving wider sustainability objectives set in the Southwark Plan and Community Strategy.
Sustainability objectives and criteria to assess the PAAP have been discussed in the PAAP scoping report which went under consultation from December 29 2006 to February 9 2007.

More information is available on Southwark Council website.

Stages of the Peckham AAP

Sustainability Scoping Report. In parallel to the development of the PAAP, Southwark Council must evaluate how the Plan is achieving wider sustainability objectives set in the Southwark Plan and Community Strategy.
Sustainability objectives and criteria to assess the PAAP have been discussed in the PAAP scoping report which went under consultation from December 29 2006 to February 9 2007.
Read the response prepared by the Willowbrook Centre to the consultation on the Scoping report.

Issues and Options reports. From April to October 2007 formal consultation will take place on the "Issues and Options" reports. Nine (9) reports will be drafted and consulted on:

S106
Consultation
Design and Heritage
Housing
Safety and Security
Employment growth and town centre
Environment
Transport
Open Space

Preferred Options report on what options have been chosen and why.

Final draft of the AAP and of the Sustainability Report that will be submitted for independent examination to the Secretary of State. Adoption is expected in 2008.

How can I get involved?

Southwark Council and the Peckham Programme will actively consult local communities in and around Peckham. This is part of their statutory duty as set in the Statement of Community Involvement.

The Willowbrook Centre is also able to continue to provide support to residents and groups wishing to be involved at any stage of the PAAP. If you are or think might be affected by any of these issues, email Elena Besussi at the Willowbrook Centre or call us on 02077328856.