THE FUTURE OF CAMBERWELL MAGISTRATES' COURT
A new proposed hotel and public space at the heart of Camberwell Green
THE PROPOSAL
Zedwell is proposing to convert the former Camberwell Magistrates' Court into a hotel, retaining the existing building in full.
The London Borough of Southwark previously granted committee approval for a mixed-use scheme at the site. However, that scheme which was originally designed in 2022 is no longer deliverable.
These revised proposals represent a significantly scaled back approach focused on the reuse of the existing building.
KEY FEATURES
The revised proposals will deliver the following:
Conversion of the existing building into a hotel
Ground floor uses that are accessible to the community
No new extension to the building
Full retention of the existing building, including its structural frame, and enhancement of the existing facade
Delivery of an ambitious set of public realm, landscaping, and highway improvements
THE SITE
The site is the vacant Camberwell Magistrates' Court building, located on the corner of Elmington Road, Kimpton Road, and D'Eynsford Road in Camberwell.
The site has stood vacant since 2020, following its closure by the Ministry of Justice. The building occupies a prominent position at the heart of Camberwell Green, and its long-term vacancy has been a source of concern for the local community.
INFORMATION PACK
Our Information Pack provides an overview of the proposals for the future of Camberwell Magistrates' Court.
Through a series of digital information panels, you can learn more about the site, the proposed new hotel and community-focused uses, and the wider benefits the development could bring to Camberwell.
View or download the full Information Pack below to explore the proposals in more detail:
DROP-IN SESSION
On Thursday 9 July 2026, the project team hosted a public drop-in session, providing local residents and stakeholders with an opportunity to view the proposals, speak directly with members of the project team and share their feedback. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the session.
WEBINAR
On Wednesday 15 July, the project team hosted a public webinar to provide an overview of the proposals and answer questions from attendees.
If you were unable to join us, or would like to revisit the presentation, you can watch a recording of the webinar below.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Ahead of submitting a planning application, we asked the community to provide their feedback on the proposals through a survey. The survey closed at midnight on Sunday 26 July 2026. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their views.
If you have any further enquiries, please contact the project team via email at cmc@engagecf.co.uk.