SE1 1.26 Acres Old Southern Railway Stables, St. James's Road, Bermondsey, London

A centrally located site offering potential for a range of residential uses, including traditional residential units, co-living and PBSA, with excellent connectivity to Central London.

The site extends to approximately 1.26 acres (0.51 ha) and forms a rectangular plot with a broad frontage along Catlin Street and a deep rear section that widens towards Stevenson Crescent. The back portion of the site is largely open and gently sloping, presenting a generous and well-shaped developable area capable of accommodating a range of layouts and massing options.

The southern and western areas are best suited to accommodate new buildings, while the layout naturally lends itself to creating pedestrian routes and landscaped spaces that connect throughout the site.

Fronting Catlin Street, the former Southern Railway stables bring real character to the site. Their solid brick façades and cobbled courtyard create a distinctive street presence and provide an excellent opportunity for adaptive reuse - perhaps as workshops, studios or community spaces that would add identity and activity to the wider development.

The site is allocated for redevelopment within the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan, which supports mixed-use regeneration by incorporating new homes, employment space and high-quality public realm. Indicative guidance allows for taller buildings along St James's Road, stepping down towards Stevenson Crescent - offering flexibility for a range of development approaches.

Bermondsey sits between London Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Canada Water, offering excellent access to Central London.

South Bermondsey Station is within walking distance, providing direct links to London Bridge in under five minutes, while frequent bus routes connect the area to Canada Water and Elephant & Castle.

The nearby Old Kent Road (A2) is also being transformed into a greener, more pedestrianfriendly corridor, with upgraded routes for walking, cycling and public transport.

The neighbourhood already offers strong retail and amenity provision, including major supermarkets

such as Tesco and Asda. Ongoing regeneration along Old Kent Road will build on this base, introducing new cafes, independent shops and leisure facilities such as the gasholder lido and Ruby Triangle sports hall.

The site is also within easy reach of Bermondsey's vibrant Beer Mile - a cluster of breweries, taprooms and street food venues that have helped define the area's creative identity.

New parks at Mandela Way, Livesey and Surrey Canal will add to existing open spaces like Burgess Park and Southwark Park, reinforcing the area's focus on green space and liveability.

The area also offers a strong network of schools, including John Keats Primary School nearby, as well as City of London Academy, Globe Academy and other well-regarded options across Bermondsey and Elephant & Castle.

Bermondsey's layered history, from the former Southern Railway Stables to its independent shops, cafes and high-street landmarks, gives the area a distinctive sense of character and community within one of London's most dynamic neighbourhoods.