The Aylesham Centre

Local services

How the changes will affect public transport

Peckham Rye Station is currently used by just under 15,000 passengers per day.

Network Rail’s proposals to upgrade the station, with a second entrance and lift access, will increase capacity of the station. As Peckham has frequent buses (one every two minutes), there isn’t a proposal to provide more. Southwark Council, TfL and Berkeley are discussing improvements to the bus stand next to the Aylesham Centre that will improve both public spaces and the movement of buses.

With frequent buses and the improved railway station, there is likely to be enough public transport to meet any increased demand created by the Aylesham development. To be sure of this, Berkeley will carry out a detailed transport impact study as part of their planning application.  

Morrisons supermarket and the car park

There will still be a Morrisons supermarket on site. It will be the same size as the current one and will include car parking for shoppers. The scheme will run in phases to make sure that Morrisons can continue trading.

However, the number of car parking spaces in the new car park will be reduced. This is in line with our commitment to tackling the climate emergency and encouraging more sustainable, active travel.

GP surgeries and schools

We have taken the development’s impact on the increase in population into account when planning health and school services in the area. The development includes family housing.

You can read more about how health and school services have been planned in the Southwark Plan.

Page last updated: 21 May 2024