The Blackheath Station Car Park – Major Development Proposal
Planning Reference: DC/25/139604
Projected Start Date: August 2025 (subject to approval)
Estimated Duration: 2 years
The proposal involves the construction of three buildings ranging from 3 to 5 storeys in height inside the Blackheath Conservation area, comprising:
- 45 residential units (Use Class C3)
- Flexible commercial, educational, and non-residential institutional spaces (Use Classes E and F1)
- Provision for a weekly farmers’ market
- Landscaping works including a new public square, cycle and car parking, plant infrastructure, and ancillary works
Shown image of Block C taken from public domain "Design and Access statement" document submitted as part of the planning application, section 10.2, page 36.
Block A
- 4 storeys (Height: 33.2m)
- Ground floor commercial unit (illustrated as a café / bakery in visuals)
- 5 residential apartments: 2 each on floors 1 and 2, and 1 penthouse on floor 3
Shown image of Block A taken from public domain "Design and Access statement" submitted as part of the planning application, section 8.2, page 27.
Block B
- Terrace of 20 x 3-storey houses with roof terraces (additional height due to solar shading)
- Faces existing properties on Collins Street
- Height: 32.1m
Shown image of Block B taken from public domain "Design and Access statement" submitted as part of the planning application, section 9.4, page 33.
Block C
- 5-storey mansion block
- Comprises 20 apartments
- Height: 35.15m
- Includes affordable housing provision (22%, pending confirmation)
Shown image of Block C taken from the public domain "Design and Access statement" submitted as part of the planning application, Appendix 1, Page 78.
Parking
- No resident parking permits will be issued
- Existing car park: 162 spaces, typically accommodating 45 vehicles daily
- New development: 17 public parking spaces
- Estimated 28 vehicles displaced on weekdays
- Developer’s analysis indicates full parking capacity in the village between 12:30–14:30, likely increasing congestion and vehicle circulation
Farmers' Market present situation
- Currently operating every Sunday, 10:00–14:00, the market occupies approximately 40% of the car park.
- All stalls are visible
- Trader and public vehicles can park on site if charges are paid.
Farmers' Market proposed changes
New layout: ‘Head and tail’ configuration
- 10 stalls at the entrance
- Up to 30 stalls along the southern boundary (adjacent to platform 2)
Market setup procedures will change:
- Staggered vehicle entry from 08:00 via Hurren Close
- Managed stall set-up in a linear fashion
- Vehicle exit via Tranquil Vale, over land leased to the cab office (current access agreement unclear)
Parking for on Market Day:
- No public parking will be available during market hours
- 8 of the 17 public parking spaces will be reserved for stalls
- 9 additional spaces available for stallholder vehicles (charged)
- All other trade vehicles must use surrounding streets
Shown plan image taken from the public domain "Design and Access statement" submitted as part of the planning application, Section 5.3, Page 11.