Catford is set for new homes, public and green spaces after a major regeneration was approved by the council.
Thomas’ Lane Yard, an affordable homes and mixed-use regeneration scheme, was unanimously approved by Lewisham council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday.
The development will transform a ‘backland’ site north of Catford Broadway with more than a hundred new affordable homes, green public spaces as well as commercial and affordable workspace.
Councillor James-J Walsh, Lewisham council’s Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning said: “This scheme is about delivering on what Catford residents have asked for.”
Plans show two housing blocks – eight and twelve storeys – arranged around a communal public and green space which connects to a new pub garden built as part of refurbishment works at the former Catford Constitutional Club (CCC) site.
In total 113 affordable homes are penned for the site, 39 social rent and 74 shared ownership flats, as well as more than 1,000sqm of commercial and office space.
The homes will be fitted with green roofs, solar panels and air source heat pumps.
Surrounding the towers will be 3,000sqm of enhanced public space in a bid to make the area greener, cleaner and more accessible whilst addressing community concerns regarding anti-social behaviour.
New trees will be planted whilst the majority of existing mature trees will be kept on the site.
The next stage will be procuring the contractor this year, with construction expected to begin in 2026.
The project is part of the first phase of the Catford Town Centre Framework which was adopted by the council in 2021 and has since been developed in collaboration with residents and businesses.
The restoration of the former CCC is nearly complete and set to reopen later this year with a community kitchen, pub, and areas for music and arts.
Designed as an inclusive space for residents, the revitalised club will offer employment opportunities, business support, community training programmes and a calendar of events.
Pictured top: Thomas Lane Yard with former CCC site in white (Picture: Lewisham council)
