Transport for London has announced that it is inviting local communities to provide feedback on its proposals for over-station development at Southwark Tube station. This follows on from the previous consultation in June 2019.

The proposals include the creation of new commercial and retail space above the station and include the provision of around 180,000 sq. ft of commercial space, and 7500 sq. ft of retail space.

This will create a landmark for the area and create a community hub and focal point, following on from the consultation earlier in the year.

The proposals also allow for the creation of over 20 new council homes, due to the agreed land exchange with the London Borough of Southwark.

The consultation will last until the 26th of November 2019 and more information can be found here.

What did the officials say?

Graeme Craig, Director of Commercial Development at TfL, said:

“Our plans offer the opportunity to create a new sustainable landmark for Southwark and a focal point for the community, which will help it be recognised as a vibrant and attractive destination in the capital. Reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit of the surrounding area, we are providing retail and commercial opportunities, while also delivering improvements for the local community, making the space greener and more accessible. We have taken on board the feedback from our initial consultation and invite the local community to again share their views on our designs, so that we can work together on our vision for Southwark.”

Paul Monaghan, founding director of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, said:

“We are delighted to be working on this landmark project for TfL. They have provided us with an inspired brief that this building should set new standards in wellbeing and sustainability, as well as being an exemplary piece of architecture that draws inspiration from TfL’s rich commissioning history. Our approach aims to provide a strong gateway along Blackfriars Road, while responding to the intimate scale at street level along The Cut and Isabella Street. We look forward to developing our proposals in the coming months.”

Cllr Leo Pollak, Cabinet Member for Great Estates, new Homes and Social Regeneration, said:

“Southwark Council has worked closely with TfL to ensure that any development around Southwark Tube station enables the neighbouring residents at Styles House to shape their evolution of their estate and design new council homes on the adjacent site. The strength of our partnership with TfL has always been in putting residents first, and I’m confident the emerging plans for the wider site will do exactly that.”

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