Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022
AV.10 Herne Hill and North Dulwich Area Vision
Herne Hill and North Dulwich is:
- A residential neighbourhood which spans Southwark and Lambeth with many buildings of historic interest including the arts and crafts architecture of the Sunray Estate and Stradella Road Conservation Area. The area is characterised by family housing and leafy, wide streets;
- Home to a thriving shopping centre with a village feel, Sunday market and many independent shops, bars and restaurants for local residents on Half Moon Lane and Norwood Road. There is a concentration of eateries facing Brockwell Park which adds to the area’s nightlife;
- Accessible by rail from Herne Hill and North Dulwich stations, along with some bus routes which provide connections to central London. The area has no tube connection and is not as well served by public transport as many other parts of Southwark;
- A place for sports and outdoor activities including the Herne Hill Velodrome, Brockwell Park and Sunray Gardens;
- Home to a local business park within and between the viaducts running south from Herne Hill to West Dulwich and Tulse Hill.
Development in Herne Hill and North Dulwich should:
- Respect the character of the local area;
- Provide as many homes as possible at a range of tenures including social housing;
- Prioritise walking, cycling and public transport with street and junction improvements to make the town centre safer for vulnerable road users and reduce exposure to air pollution;
- Complement and improve the Herne Hill town centre including by expanding and diversifying the business cluster around the railway viaducts to increase footfall within the town centre and allow existing businesses to grow;
- Enhance public realm around the Half Moon Tavern and improve pedestrian access under the railway viaduct;
- Improve surface water drainage in the area to prevent flooding.
Growth opportunities in Herne Hill and North Dulwich:
- Whilst development opportunities in Herne Hill are relatively limited, Herne Hill 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