Major Planning Developments in the Herne Hill Area
Herne Hill Junction Regeneration
We have been heavily involved in the planning for the regeneration of Herne Hill Junction. You can read more about this very important initiative here.
On Wednesday 19th March 2008, Lambeth’s Planning Committee approved the application for changes to the Brockwell Park boundary. Ten local organisations, including the Society, gave evidence in support of the application.
The planned changes represent only a small part of the project. They will have a minimal impact on the Park and that impact will be entirely positive – removing unsightly structures and making park access safer and more pleasant. However, without these changes the project would not be able to go ahead.
Planning permission was granted subject to further approval of elements of the design around the Park entrance. These include planting and surface treatments of the pavements, roadways and the pedestrian island. And as some of the area affected is classed as Metropolitan Open Land, permission for the changes has to be obtained from the Government Office for London (GOL). GOL has now confirmed in writing that they do not wish to call in the application. However, GOL has still to respond to the application relating to the Conservation Area and covering the demolition of the redundant structures, including the defunct toilet block and unsightly walls.
Work is progressing on the detailed landscape design for the central Herne Hill area.
Download draft design proposal for Railton Road: Adobe pdf file, 696KB
Download draft design proposal for the area around the Park Entrance: Adobe pdf file, 973KB
The main features of these are:
- use of a combination of granite paving sets and reinforced York stone paving throughout the area
- 28 additional cycle racks; eleven new trees, including three more trees on the pedestrian island to add to the existing sycamore that will be retained
- forward cycle lanes and signalled pedestrian crossings at all roads in the Junction
- improved lighting in a widened Brockwell Passage
- additional ‘disabled’ parking bays, set-down bays outside the station, and four new benches
All the unnecessary and unsightly guard rails will be removed.
On Saturday 24th May, at the end of Railton Road nearest the Junction, there will be a stall displaying the latest plans and the opportunity to make comments.
There will also be a presentation on the proposals at the next Herne Hill Forum meeting, to be held at St. John’s Church, Lowden Road, on Thursday 29th May starting at 7.15pm.
In the mean time, we would welcome comments and feedback on the proposals, using the ‘Contact Us’ button on the Society’s website.
We are continuing to work with Lambeth, the Herne Hill Forum, and others to resolve these issues, so that the project can be taken forward as quickly as possible.
What Sort of Herne Hill Do You Want?
The Society's aim is to improve and maintain the quality of the amenities, facilities and environment of the Herne Hill area for the benefit of residents, visitors, local businesses and trades-people.
We do this by
- promoting high standards of local planning, architecture, transport and other facilities
- encouraging the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
