55 Nigel Road
The Cherwell Group is bringing forward proposals for 55 Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NP. The proposal includes purpose-built shared living, a new and improved community centre, and significant public realm improvements.
55 Nigel Road is located at the end of Peckham Town Centre, between Nigel Road and Sternhall Lane, close to Peckham Rye and Rye Lane. The site is within walking distance of shops, services, public transport connections and Peckham Rye Park.
About Us
The Cherwell Group have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex developments which have positive social impacts.
Cherwell House
At Cherwell House, 88 Elmfield Road, Balham, SW17, we delivered a new Scout Hall for The Scout Association. The development comprised a new community facility on the ground floor with residential accommodation above, developed in close collaboration with The Scout Association to make sure it met their organisational and community needs.
120 Battersea Bridge Road
At 120 Battersea Bridge Road, Battersea, SW11, we replaced a dilapidated single-storey community centre with a new c. 4,000 sq ft community centre for London City Mission (LCM) and 24 residential apartments above, completed in September 2025. Throughout this development, we worked closely with LCM and the wider community on specifications, layouts and acoustic separation.
“From the initial planning stages through to completion, Cherwell demonstrated a high level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.”
– London City Mission
Our Vision
The proposals have been designed to create a vibrant and welcoming place that brings together residents, visitors and the wider community. By combining new shared living homes, community uses and improved public spaces, the proposals aim to create a development that contributes positively to Peckham and supports the future of the community.
Our proposals include:
- A high-quality, well-designed building
- New shared living homes
- A new and improved community centre, addressing the needs of the community
- New spaces for community, cultural and creative activities
- New co-working space for residents and the general public
- New planting and public spaces on Nigel Road and Sternhall Lane
- A new pedestrian route between Nigel Road and Sternhall Lane
- Active ground-floor uses
- A design that responds positively to the character and history of Peckham
- Support for walking, cycling and public transport use
The Team
Developer
A privately owned developer specialising in residential and mixed-use developments across London and the Home Counties, with 35 years of experience.
Planning Consultant
One of the UK’s leading planning and regeneration practices, offering planning advice on emerging housing types.
Architects
Award-winning urban designers and architects, with 15+ years’ experience designing housing, including shared living development.
Timeline
June and July 2026:
Public consultation
Summer 2026:
Review feedback received during the consultation
September 2026:
Second round of public consultation
Autumn 2026:
Submit a planning application to Southwark Council
Latest Updates
Further to our two rounds of consultation events in June and September, and meetings with SET Social Management, the design team have been focusing on addressing the feedback received through engagement to date. The garden space and proposed internal design of the re-provided SET space were among the topics discussed most widely. Changes have since been made to the plans, which are currently being consulted on by SET Social Management. Further updates will be provided here in due course.
October 2026:
Further to meetings with SET Social and the two rounds of consultation events in June and September, the design team have been focusing on addressing the key feedback received to date.
While we are considering all of the feedback from the consultation, two of the most widely discussed topics were the garden space and the proposed internal design of the re-provided SET space. The project team have therefore made updates to the plans to address the feedback, which can be found below:
1. SET Garden:
- The public realm walk through has been removed, to address the safeguarding concerns and to provide a private space;
- The garden area North of the SET entrance gates will be private for SET’s sole use. Lockable gates will be provided to the North and South;
- SET signage has been added on both the North and South gates;
- A shed & greenhouse have been incorporated into the design;
- A wormery & bug-hotel have been incorporated into the design;
- A raised community garden for herbs & vegetables has been incorporated into the design;
- The seating / table area has been extended;
- A raised seating area has been adopted to reflect the existing garden design; &
- A covered smoking shelter has been included to address the acoustic concerns.
2. Internal Design of the Re-Provided SET Space:
- The design has amended to reflect the feedback regarding creating an internal space more attuned to the existing building and to ensure that the proposed space will be welcoming for the existing SET members. Please see the attached design.
- The changes include design cues from the existing building; timber panelling around the stage, blue columns / beams, vintage style perimeter seating, flooring materials etc.