Leegate Shopping Centre

Regeneration of the Leegate Centre in Lee Green

The Leegate Centre was originally developed by Galliard Homes but is currently undergoing a new regeneration led by London Square, to breathe fresh life into the long-neglected and unsuccessful site.

This mixed-use development of more than 15,000 square meters aims to revitalize Lee Green. The new lobby includes a revised proposal that contains key alterations in response to updated fire and building regulations, as well as a significant increase in our affordable housing dough.

Potentially, the project will provide around 640 new homes, instead of the 561 units that were previously approved. This increase helps to meet the objective of London Square's development of a family-sized affordable homes service. Certainly, there will be better quality affordable housing, with the amount available marking a substantial quality leap from 35% to 45%.

A total of around 250 units are expected, of which about 150 will be Local Authority-owned social rent homes. This reflects a precise response to housing conditions in the London Borough of Lewisham, where demand continues far more than supply.

So the Leegate Centre is designed to combine residential living with community focus and business uses. The scheme combines different kinds of uses throughout the site.

The company is proposing a supermarket, public house (i.e., a drinking establishment which is open to the public), and restaurant space. One of the major changes is moving the clinical facility down from its present position on the first floor to ground level, thus providing more customer access and in line with new regulations.

Residential and Commercial Integration

The design of the buildings has been changed to include extra storeys but still maintain a harmonious relationship with neighbouring structures. Block A1 will become 18 storeys high after completion (as opposed to 15 as originally planned), with similar alterations across others. These adjustments seek to increase residential space without sacrificing either architectural beauty or the residents' quality of life.

The scheme will set a pace for those living in line with the policies of London Plan and place strong emphasis on active travel as well as sustainable living It will feature well over 1,000 secure cycle spaces for residents and visitors, trying to attract non-car traffic. The setting of the site near Lee and Blackheath train stations as well as an extensive network for buses will further reduce reliance on private cars.

Sustainable Urban Living

Making use of the no parking development policy, residential parking will be controlled to 21 allocated blue badge spaces and one commercial suitable space. A car club will also be initiated, providing flexible, shared transport options to users who live in this community. These steps are in keeping with the programmes of Lewisham Council and the Mayor of London for sustainability.

Landscaping will enhance the public realm by including pedestrian routes where none existed before, green areas, and specially designated play spaces. The design encourages easy movement through the site using connections along Eltham Road, Burnt Ash Road, Leyland Road, and Carston Close. The provision of high-quality public space promotes community interaction and local vitality.