Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022
AV.06 Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill Area Vision
Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill are:
- On the boundary of Lambeth, Croydon, Lewisham and Bromley;
- A place with a thriving shopping and community centre at Crystal Palace, with more shopping nearby in Upper Norwood;
- Characterised by a range of housing types including Victorian terrace and semi-detached family housing, typical of a 19th-century railway suburb, alongside more modern housing designs including the social housing on the Kingswood Estate;
- An area with plentiful public open spaces providing the historic Crystal Palace Subway entrance into Crystal Palace Park, and in close proximity to Dulwich Upper Wood and Norwood Park offering panoramic views towards Central London;
- Accessible by rail from mainline stations to Gipsy Hill station and several bus routes which terminate at Crystal Palace Bus Station
Development in Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill should:
- Preserve and enhance the character of Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill;
- Complement the shopping offer of Upper Norwood town centre;
- Provide as many homes as possible across a range of tenures including social housing;
- Prioritise walking and cycling and improve public transport to reduce pressure on car parking and improve accessibility;
- Support improvements to local connectivity, permeability and accessibility including enhanced public transport, walking and cycling routes;
- Support improvements to local services to meet local needs, including for school places and GP provision;
- Be mindful of any cross-boundary issues with neighbouring boroughs.
Growth opportunities in Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill:
- Whilst development opportunities in Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill are relatively limited, the area has the potential to contribute towards meeting Southwark’s housing need. Most new homes will be built on infill sites.
For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022