Land for sale

West Square, London SE11

The Approval:

Full planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the existing house and the construction of two x two-storey semi-detached dwellings with associated amenity space, cycle storage, refuse storage, landscaping and enabling works.

Each property will provide two-bedroom, three-person accommodation extending to approximately 78 sqm, together with a private rooftop garden of approximately 20 sqm. Each house has garden space at ground floor level

Parking: The approved scheme is a car-free development with no dedicated on-site parking, reflecting its highly accessible location and convenient connections to Underground, National Rail and local bus services.

Total proposed gia: 156.2 sqm

The Current Site:

The site currently comprises a detached two-storey dwellinghouse extending to approximately 82 sqm, occupying a plot of approximately 150 sqm.

The existing property is to be demolished to facilitate the approved development.

The site is not statutorily listed but is situated within the West Square Conservation Area.

The neighbouring Charlotte Sharman Primary School closed permanently in August 2025. The former school includes a Grade II listed historic building, and the future use of the site has not been confirmed.

Location:

Train Stations:

Elephant & Castle provides Underground and National Rail services, while Lambeth

North offers access to the Bakerloo line. Waterloo Station is also readily accessible for

wider Underground and mainline connections.

Bus & Road:

The area is well served by local bus services providing connections towards Waterloo,

Westminster, the City and other parts of central and south London. The A201 and

A3 provide convenient road connections across the capital.

Shopping:

Everyday shops and services are available around Elephant & Castle and Walworth

Road, with the wider retail, leisure and cultural amenities of Waterloo, the South Bank

and central London also within easy reach.

Eating & Drinking:

The surrounding area offers a varied selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants, with

further choices available around Elephant Park, Lower Marsh, Waterloo and the

South Bank.

Parks and Recreation:

The site enjoys an attractive setting overlooking West Square Gardens, a

landscaped public garden at the heart of this historic Georgian square. The

extensive Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park and Imperial War Museum grounds

are also close by, offering mature open spaces, picnic areas and children’s play

facilities.

Viewings:

Strictly by appointment only through Allen Heritage Land Department

Documents Available Upon Request:

Brochure

Approval & Conditions

gdv Estimate

Local Comparables

Design & Access Statement

Heritage Statement

S106 Agreement

Anti-Money Laundering Verification

We are legally required under current UK anti-money laundering regulations to verify the identity of all purchasers.

An Anti-Money Laundering (aml) compliance check will be carried out on each purchaser or, where applicable, each director of a purchasing company. A fee of £50 + VAT is payable upon acceptance of an offer and is non-refundable once the verification process has commenced.

For information related to this site please contact Louise and Kim in the Land Department

EPC Rating: C

Location

West Square is an attractive historic garden square in central London, conveniently located for Elephant & Castle, Lambeth North and Waterloo, with excellent transport links and easy access to the South Bank, Westminster and the City.