An ambitious 20-year regeneration programme is already under way along the full length of Old Kent Road. The London Borough of Southwark’s aspiration is for this to become much more than an arterial road – rather, a destination in its own right, where people will want to live, work and visit.

A high priority is tackling the borough’s housing crisis. Some 20,000 new homes are anticipated, including 7,000 affordable homes, coupled with around 10,000 new jobs. New schools, parks and community facilities are also planned to transform this area, and regeneration could be spurred on by the proposed extension of the Bakerloo Line.

The Community Review Panel brings together people who know Old Kent Road well and want to make a positive contribution to its future: residents, employers, employees or others who visit it frequently. The panel’s advice is based on lived experience, and guides proposals to achieve the highest quality of development along Old Kent Road.

The panel is chaired by Gurmeet Sian, director of Office Sian Architecture + Design, who has significant experience working for clients from the community and charity sectors.