With a new masterplan for the area now in place, work is underway to deliver the Council’s vision for the future of Catford. 

With around 6,000 public sector jobs based in the area, Catford is the borough’s civic heart and is home to an emerging cluster of creative businesses and affordable workspace.

The Catford Town Centre Framework seeks to transform the town centre, supporting the delivery of 2,700 homes, additional business workspace and new retail opportunities. The majority of development potential is on sites which are Council-controlled, allowing Lewisham Council to play an important enabling role in the development of the town centre.

Catford already enjoys a growing night-time economy, boosted by the recent restoration and reopening of the Broadway Theatre, which provides a focal point for the borough’s cultural offer. 

The proposed re-routing of the South Circular road by Transport for London is set to create a largely car-free town centre and new public space – public consultation underway and completion expected in 2027.

Catford is well-connected by train and bus, with two train stations and regular 10-minute services into Zone 1.  

The majority of the development potential is on council-controlled land.