Peckham Rye Station Square

The area in front of Peckham Rye Station has long been recognised by the community as needing improvement. We have been working with the Greater London Authority and Network Rail to transform the space. 

This project will:

• demolish the 1930s arcade
• create a vibrant public square
• reveal the restored Grade II listed station building
• create new units for local and independent businesses 
• make the buildings and spaces around the station cleaner and safer
• provide a good sense of arrival for transport users
• strengthen the supports to platform 3
• include new public toilets

Work so far

The work is being carefully managed to minimise disruption to businesses and commuters. The following processes had to be carried out for the project to go ahead. 

In 2016 planning permission was granted. 

In 2017 we obtained a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for leaseholds in the arcade.  

In 2019 we built Peckham Palms to help relocate the arcade’s Afro-Caribbean hair and beauty businesses. The Blenheim Grove corner building was then refurbished.

Current work

Some of the business in the arcade are being relocated into the refurbished Blenheim Grove building.

Demolition of the arcade will begin by Autumn 2024. The forecast completion date for these works is autumn 2025 (subject to tender and contract award).

The pedestrian route through the arcade from Rye Lane to the station will be closed off until the new square is completed. 

Contact us

If you have any queries about these developments, email peckhamrye.station@southwark.gov.uk.