New Bermondsey

The New Bermondsey masterplan will regenerate an underused 6.1 hectare industrial area into a mixed-use neighbourhood. Our vision is anchored by a unique, multi-layered landscape inspired by the existing network of railway viaducts, embankments and landforms that give character to this area. Improved transport connections, as well as pedestrian and cycle-friendly routes, are animated by sports, culture, retail and employment spaces that blend seamlessly into the public realm. This provides an opportunity to reimagine this site as a vibrant and attractive place to live, work and play in. New Bermondsey takes into careful consideration the industrial heritage and unique character of the area to offer: • Much needed new homes including affordable homes. 3,500 tenure-blind and high-quality homes will be for rent and sale; • A pedestrian and cycle-friendly public realm. Nine new streets and fourteen underpass upgrades will unlock the area with safe, well-lit and convenient connections. There will be 8 cycle routes, 2 cycle and pedestrian road crossings and 2 cycle hire docking stations; • Improved connections and a new station – The scheme will provide two new bus routes through the site and enable the proposed Overground station at Surrey Canal Road to support the area’s growth and to improve connections to Lewisham, Central London and Canary Wharf; • A new state-of-the-art indoor sports complex for Lewisham & South London – A wide range of high quality sports facilities will be on offer to the local community and schools, including multi-use sports halls, a swimming pool, gym, community youth club, and multi-purpose arena; • A thriving local economy and new job opportunities – The scheme provides space for digital, health, childcare, sports and creative industries alongside shops, bars, cafes, restaurants which will create up to 1,250 jobs, including construction jobs, and help create a thriving local district, greatly improving the local economy for existing residents and businesses. We have also woven a sustainability strategy within the New Bermondsey masterplan, which includes the following: • Zero carbon development through energy efficient design, low carbon heating with connection to SELCHP (local community heating network) and local carbon offsetting; • ENVAC, an automated vacuum-driven waste system that collects refuse across the masterplan to a central collection point to reduce refuse vehicle trips; • Fabric First Approach, homes designed to minimise heating demands through efficient design and high performing specification; • Use of solar PV panels; • BREEAM Certification for all major non-residential spaces; • A landscape-led design that enables easy access to green spaces, helping people to relax and improving mental health; • A net bio-diversity gain across the whole masterplan; • A holistic flood risk and drainage design integrated into the natural environment increases site resilience to climate change; • Water efficient fittings and design solutions, including rainwater harvesting and used within non-potables uses on site; and • Site wide sustainable transport strategy to encourage healthy lifestyles, through ease of access to public transport, cycle routes and electric car charging points and car clubs.