Catford residents to gain 113 affordable homes and new campus under revised regeneration plan
Lewisham Council’s updated business plan, due for mayoral approval on 9 September 2026, also sets out transport upgrades and a Goldsmiths university campus for late 2027.
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Lewisham Council announced on 2 September that its updated Catford Town Centre Business Plan 2026‑2030 is now ready for review by the Mayor and Cabinet on 9 September 2026. The plan replaces the stalled 2021 framework and bundles housing, transport, and public‑realm projects into a single delivery programme.
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The revised blueprint earmarks 113 affordable homes to be built on the Thomas’ Lane Yard site. Lewisham Council said the development will be finished by 2028, adding much‑needed rental and shared‑ownership units to the Catford housing stock.
Transport upgrades
Work to improve pedestrian and cycling routes between Catford station and Catford Bridge station is slated for 2027‑2028, according to the council. The improvements will include a new crossing near the Catford Bridge Tavern, additional cycle parking, and upgrades to the public realm around the Broadway Theatre.
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Goldsmiths university campus
Goldsmiths, University of London, plans to open a new campus in Catford in late 2027. The site, located in the council’s Old Town Hall, will host the Fine Art and Design programmes and accommodate roughly 500 to 600 students and staff, Lewisham Council reported.
"Hopefully with the new plan there's going to be a lot more transparency in terms of what's actually coming in the short, medium, and long-term,"
Cllr Daniel Dream, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration, Lewisham Council
Cllr Daniel Dream, who represents Catford, described the document as a "rescue plan" for the town centre. He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that the council aims to be open about what will be delivered and when, after years of uncertainty.
If the mayor and cabinet endorse the plan on 9 September, the council will move to detailed design work and secure funding for each project. Residents will be consulted on specific street‑level changes as the implementation phase begins.
Questions this report answers
+When will the Catford regeneration plan be approved?
The revised Catford Town Centre Business Plan is scheduled for review by the Mayor and Cabinet on 9 September 2026. Approval on that date would allow the council to proceed with detailed design and funding arrangements for the outlined projects.
+How many affordable homes are included in the plan?
The plan includes 113 affordable homes to be built at Thomas’ Lane Yard. Lewisham Council expects the housing block to be completed by 2028, adding new rental and shared‑ownership options for local residents.
+What transport improvements are promised for Catford?
The council intends to enhance connections between Catford and Catford Bridge stations between 2027 and 2028. Works will feature a new pedestrian crossing, better walking and cycling routes, and additional cycle parking around the Broadway Theatre.
+When will the new Goldsmiths campus open and how many people will it bring?
Goldsmiths University of London plans to open its new Catford campus in late 2027. The site will accommodate around 500 to 600 students and staff, increasing the town centre’s daytime population and supporting local businesses.
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