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Thank you to everyone who shared their views on the different areas, buildings and spaces in Camberwell. We received 1628 contributions from 461 respondents.
We have reviewed these consultation responses and used them to update the study. We have uploaded this updated study to the Southwark website.
You can access the study via this link: Camberwell Area Character Study - Southwark Council
We have also created an interactive map of the different character areas. This allows you to select a specific area and view or download the character area summary. You can access this via the link above, or via Southwark maps (the Map project is entitled ‘Southwark Character Areas’)
Each character area summary includes an area description, area profile, map of uses, movement and heritage, historical overview, urban & architectural character, open space, notable buildings, local artwork and site allocations. Areas that cover a town centre or high street also include further relevant analysis. We have also included a summary of the consultation responses we received. This highlights your views on the areas, buildings and spaces.
This document will serve as a resource for those who are making planning decisions in the Camberwell area. It is also intended as a resource for everyone, including anyone who may be proposing new development. This is to encourage any change in Camberwell to respond positively to the existing townscape, character and context of the area and to recognise what is valued.
Thank you to everyone who consulted on the Camberwell area character study. The comments we received were really useful. We have used them to update and finalise the Camberwell area character study. We are now in the process of preparing the final draft of the study for publication.
We are also getting ready for our next area character study, which will take place in Peckham. Before we start on the study, we want to have a conversation with members of the community in Peckham. This conversation will be taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 16 May at Peckham Levels.There will also be the option for attendees to attend virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the Event Page: Peckham Area Character Study - Initial Community Discussion.
We will be discussing the approach we took on the Camberwell Area Character Study. We want to hear people’s thoughts on this approach. We want to hear whether we should do anything differently for the Peckham Area Character Study. We want the study to reflect the views of the people who live, work in and visit Peckham.
Thanks again to everyone who shared their views on the different neighbourhoods in Camberwell. We are going through all the responses we received and uploading the surveys from our consultation events. Then we will update the study to reflect your views.
In the meantime, one thing that has been made clear is that there is a need to improve the public realm in North Camberwell. We are keen to make the area safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling. To achieve this Southwark's Highways team are running a more focused consultation to identify the main traffic and road safety issues, as well as opportunities for improvement.
We want to hear from you about issues with traffic, road safety, walking and cycling in the area between John Ruskin Street, Camberwell Road and Camberwell New Road.
Follow the link below to access the consultation website.
https://northcamberwelltriangle.commonplace.is/
You will be up to tell us your concerns and share ideas about how we can improve conditions for local people.
Do you or someone you know live on the D'Eynsford, Havil Street, Southampton Way, Sceaux Gardens or Crawford Estates? Or are there places that you visit regularly? These areas don't currently have as many responses as some of the other neighbourhoods and we're really keen to hear from more people who live or visit these areas on:
These responses will help us make decisions about each area about what we should protect, and what we should try to change.
You can access the areas via the links below:
(The areas west and east of Crawford road have been split into seperate areas, as the design of the buildings, spaces and places are very different in each area).
Come and share your thoughts on Camberwell in person.
We'll be in Butterfly Walk Shopping Centre next Thursday 15 December from 12pm - 5pm. Tell us your thoughts on the different neighrbourhoods in Camberwell. Tell us what works well in the design of the areas and what doesn’t. You can also share any buildings, spaces and places that you particularly like or dislike.
Your views will help us make decisions about the area about what we should protect, and what we should try to change.
If you can't make it you can still share your views via our consultation website:
https://camberwellareastudy.commonplace.is/
Please also spread the word and tell your friends and family. We want to hear from as many people as possible.
Our consultation is running until Wednesday 18 January 2023, so there are 7 weeks left to tell us what you think about the buildings, spaces and places in the different areas in Camberwell and what is working well in the design of the areas and what isn’t.
Do you have a favourite neighbourhood in Camberwell? Select it from the map and tell us why you think it's great. Or is there something about the design of your neighbourhood that you think is not working very well? Let us know.
This could be anything, from the design of the buildings, streets and pavements, to how easy it is to travel around and whether you think there is good access to green space. Do you feel an area has a strong sense of community, with a good sense of belonging and plenty to do locally? Or does an area feel unsafe? Or is it too polluted or too noisy? What do you like most about your neighbourhood? What do you like least? Do you have a favourite building, space or place? This could be a local landmark or a favourite bench or green space. Or is there somewhere that you really don't like, such as a space that is unsightly or feels unsafe?
You can also have a look at what people have already said. Do you agree with a comment someone has made? If so, click the thumbs up to show you agree. If you disagree, then add your own comment to share your views.
The survey will help us make decisions about the area about what we should protect, and what we should try to change.
This consultation on the Area Character Study that has been created for the Camberwell Area has now started. This is an opportunity to tell us your views on the different areas in Camberwell and tell us about any buildings, places and spaces that you particularly like or dislike.
The consultation will run until 23.59pm on Wednesday 18th January.
Why your views matter
It is important that changes respond to the character of an area and the desires of local people. We want the Camberwell Area Character Study to represent the views of those who live, work in and visit Camberwell. We want to know what you like about your neighbourhood and about anything that you would like to be different. These views will inform the priorities and guidance for any future changes in the area.