Everything You Need to Know About Elephant and Castle’s Regeneration

Major changes are afoot in Elephant and Castle. The extensive regeneration project, when complete, looks set to transform the face of the area, with contemporary housing, improved retail areas, and plenty of communal space for locals to enjoy.

If you’re intrigued by what’s been happening in Elephant and Castle, read on to learn more.

Redevelopment of the shopping centre

At the end of 2018, London Mayor Sadiq Khan approved the redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, plus the London College of Communications site.

The large-scale project will not only revamp the shopping centre, but also add 979 new homes, office and leisure space, and a new station. Developers will also create a new building for the University of Arts London.

Elephant Park

Regarded as the hub of the regeneration plans, Elephant Park is a major development, bringing close to 2,500 new homes to Elephant and Castle. It also includes a vast green space – the largest created in London for 70 years.

Some parts of the park are already complete and open to the public, as is the new Walworth Square. Future development work will add additional premises for restaurants, bars and retailers. Impressively, the project is one of the most environmentally sustainable urban regeneration programmes in the world. This means Elephant Park will be climate positive when it’s completed in 2025.

Brownfield area to be developed

Borough Triangle, a 2.5-acre brownfield area, is also set to be overhauled. Although it’s yet to be confirmed exactly what the site will be used for, it’s anticipated that zone will include housing, public areas, and commercial premises. At present, the site is acting as a useable area for a market, pop-up cinema and a work-area.

Elephant Road

Elephant Road marks the first stage of the town centre regeneration plans. At its heart is Castle Square, a public area with a market. This square links with Elephant Park. Elephant Road will also have 374 new rentable homes, 272 student studios (excellent for students studying at the University of Arts London), a Sainsbury’s supermarket, a gym, and several restaurants.

New leisure centre

The area will also benefit from a new leisure centre, called The Castle. This will be situated next to St Mary’s Churchyard, and will include a six-lane pool, gym, sports hall and cycle studio.

Other key developments

In addition to the above, Elephant and Castle’s regeneration includes:

• The Levers, 2-16 Amelia Street, London. A stunning selection of stylish two and three-bedroom apartments with generous balconies, all set around a lovely and peaceful landscaped courtyard.

• The Medlar Collection, London, SE5. Six freehold townhouses with spacious interiors, private glass-fronted terraces and courtyards situated in fashionable Camberwall.

• The Gallery, 290 Camberwell Road, London. A charming collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Camberwell, moments away from the local amenities.