The London Borough of Southwark has granted planning permission for the final phase of the Elephant Park regeneration project in Elephant and Castle.

The scheme, designed by architecture firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) for developer HUB, will redevelop a 1.2-acre plot as part of the larger ten-acre masterplan that has been under way for more than a decade.

The approved plans include three new buildings comprising 695 co-living and social housing units, alongside a new NHS health centre to serve the local community.

The housing provision features an element of affordable accommodation, with 20 three-bedroom homes allocated for social rent.

The development also introduces Elephant and Castle’s first purpose-built co-living facility, named ‘Chords’.

Landscape architecture firm Gillespies has designed the public realm to improve access and connectivity throughout the site.

The plans incorporate outdoor spaces such as a podium courtyard, children’s play area, and two rooftop terraces with views across London, intended for communal use.

Ground-floor amenities are also included to support both residents and visitors.

The new NHS health centre will occupy ground and first-floor space in one of the buildings, aiming to address healthcare service requirements in response to population growth in the area.

AHMM executive director Susie Le Good said: “Alongside our client and design team, we're thrilled to have secured Southwark’s approval for our proposals for the final piece of the Elephant Park masterplan.

“Following our early involvement in Elephant Park with West Grove and the subsequent Park Central East and West Developments, we look forward to collaborating with HUB once more and progressing this important site to deliver much-needed homes, as well as vital healthcare facilities, to support the exciting future of this dynamic neighbourhood.”

With consent now given, this marks the closing stage for construction within the Elephant Park masterplan, which has focused on expanding residential options, particularly through build-to-rent models.

HUB managing director Damien Sharkey said: “Through Southwark Council’s decision, we can bring forward a significant mixed-use scheme with high-quality co-living homes and much-needed affordable homes for social rent, as well as essential community infrastructure including a new NHS health centre – all within an exceptionally well-connected, vibrant neighbourhood.”