Planning inspector rejects 860-home dRMM scheme over heritage harms

By Daniel Gayne2026-05-19T09:26:00

But concerns over affordable provision waved away

The planning inspectorate has rejected Berkeley Homes’ appeal over its plans for the redevelopment of a shopping centre in Peckham.

Berkeley Homes proposed to demolish the Aylesham Centre to build 867 homes, including 77 affordable homes, alongside retail, leisure and commercial space.

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