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 re-routing of the South Circular road by Transport for London will create a largely car-free town centre and provide new areas of pedestrianised public space, unlocking Catford’s potential for development and improving walking, cycling and public transport connectivity. Consultation is underway and works are expected to begin in 2025, with completion in 2027.

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

With a focus on sustainability throughout the framework plan and an ambition to create the greenest town centre in London, Catford also offers the opportunity to showcase innovative approaches to zero carbon development and new strategies for increasing biodiversity in urban environments.