- A village centre based on a medieval settlement and characterised by family housing, successful schools and open spaces;
- An area including West Dulwich centred on Croxted and South Croxted Roads which extends into Lambeth;
- A wider series of neighbourhoods characterised by a diverse range of housing, including social housing on the Kingswood Estate, Lordship Lane, Croxted Road, Lytcott Grove and ‘Dutch’ estates, as well as large areas of mid-20th century housing at Sydenham Hill;
- A place for sports and recreation with local and larger parks such as Dulwich Park and Belair Park, several playing fields, historic golf courses and remnants of the Great North Wood;
- Mostly designated in a conservation area, due to the many buildings of outstanding heritage value including Dulwich College, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Edward Alleyn House and Kingswood House;
- A popular visitor destination for its historic architecture, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich Park;
- Accessible by rail from mainline stations and some bus routes, but there is no station in the centre of Dulwich Village, there is no tube connection to Dulwich and the area is less well served by public transport than many other parts of Southwark, therefore many residents use cars to shop;
- Home to a thriving, historic local shopping centre in Dulwich Village, with independent retailers and a pub, and local shopping parades on Croxted Road, Park Hall Road and on the Kingswood Estate.
Development in Dulwich should:
- Preserve and enhance the character of Dulwich;
- 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;
- Protect the independent character of shops and services in the Dulwich area;
- Support improvements to local connectivity 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.
Growth opportunities in Dulwich:
- Whilst development opportunities in Dulwich are relatively limited, Dulwich 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