Bermondsey Place redevelopment
Southwark Council has approved the Bermondsey Place redevelopment, including 1,060 new homes, with a reduced affordable housing provision.
Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved the Bermondsey Place redevelopment on 6 October 2026, granting permission for the demolition of existing buildings and phased construction of new residential, commercial, and light industrial spaces. The scheme, located on Malt Street, Southwark, is set to deliver 1,060 new dwellings, alongside 880 sqm of flexible retail, leisure, and commercial accommodation, and 2,571 sqm of light industrial space.
The approval by Southwark Council's Planning Committee A included a significant reduction in affordable housing provision for the Bermondsey Place development. The percentage of affordable housing was reduced from an initial 40% to 12% as part of the decision made in October 2026. The project involves eight new buildings ranging from six to 36 storeys in height.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved the Bermondsey Place redevelopment on 6 October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Bermondsey Place redevelopment is set to deliver 1,060 new dwellings. Source 1 Source 2
- Affordable housing provision for the development was reduced from 40% to 12%. Source
- The scheme includes 880 sqm of commercial and 2,571 sqm of light industrial space. Source
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