Arada London has submitted a planning application for a new residential development on a 1.4-acre site on Blackpool Road in Peckham.
Designed by Morris+Company, the proposed development will comprise two buildings. The first building will deliver 55 social rent homes, including maisonettes on the ground floor and apartments above.
The second building will provide 516 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds and an extensive range of amenities including communal lounges, a gym, laundry facilities, a roof terrace and dedicated study and social spaces. The plans also include circa 1,200 sq ft of ground floor commercial and community spaces.
Steve Harrington, planning director at Arada London, said: “From the outset it has been a priority for us that Blackpool Road feels like a natural part of Peckham. We have engaged extensively with the local community to shape these plans, ahead of submission and look forward to working with Southwark Council on the next steps. London faces a pressing need for genuinely affordable, high quality homes and well-located student accommodation, and Blackpool Road is designed to meet both.
“The scheme reflects policy objectives, addressing the shortfall of housing by making the most of brownfield land, while honouring the character of Peckham and delivering public realm that the whole community can take pride in.”
