Planning

HTA Planning led the negotiation of this complex and ambitious mixed-use scheme for Joseph Homes, now being delivered by Southern Housing. The site had been earmarked for redevelopment in Southwark’s Local Plan, but the overarching allocation lacked a clear vision for scale or townscape character, especially at its sensitive park-side edge.

We worked closely with the Council to define and justify an appropriate landmark form, drawing on adjacent development precedents to support a bold, 11-storey massing. Central to our strategy was the inclusion of significant public benefits, including a new pedestrian route connecting Parkhouse Street to Burgess Park. This green link supports wider aspirations for the Camberwell Creative Quarter and responds directly to the borough’s draft Local Development Study.

The site’s proximity to the park (a designated SINC) and local heritage assets required detailed design coordination and sustained community engagement. HTA led on public consultation throughout, and continued to support the scheme following planning approval, advising on conditions and supporting its transition to a fully affordable housing scheme under new ownership.