Elephant & Castle Comprehensive Development Framework

Client - London Borough of Southwark


Southwark has embarked upon an ambitious programme to regenerate 112 hectares of land around the Elephant & Castle in south east London.

Tibbalds’ role has included:
preparing a Comprehensive Development Framework, leading a team of design and technical specialists to produce an innovative, deliverable plan capable of overcoming the area’s complex problems. This has widespread support and has been adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance;
preparing design briefs and advising on planning applications;
preparing a strategy for rehousing 1100 residents;
preparing briefs and judging architectural mini-competitions for new housing;
preparing and coordinating documentation for the procurement of a commercial development partner;
environmental improvement strategies for open spaces; and
a programme of consultation and involvement with residents, businesses and key stakeholders.

London Planning Award 2005
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