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Peckham Arch
Redevelopment of Public Realm in south London, England: Architecture Information
24 Sep 2016
Peckham Arch Structure
Date built: 1994
Campaign to Save Peckham Arch Structure

“Rye Lane’s gateway to Peckham Square & Burgess Park beyond”.

New flats development proposal by Carl Turner Architects aims to replace this structure.

“16/AP/3075 | Redevelopment comprising the removal of the Peckham Arch and redevelopment and part conversion of the southern part of the square (including 91-93 Peckham High Street) to provide a mixed use scheme comprised of two buildings of 4 and 6 storeys to provide 19 residential (Class C3) units, 255 sqm of gallery (Class D1) space, 201 sqm of co-work (Class B1) space, and 82 sqm of office (Class B1) with ancillary covered cycle storage and enclosed refuse storage | 91-93 PECKHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE15 5RS AND PECKHAM SQUARE” source: Peckham Arch Area Development

Extract from a comment on the planning application:

“The proposals for redevelopment remove the square’s role as a focal point….the current arch has a good visual relationship with the Library and the Leisure Centre. The proposed flats are bland and identikit by comparison. I would also question the density of development proposed for the site given current congestion levels.”

Another excerpt from a comment on the planni...