Agenda item

Planning application reference 24/AP/3577

Report: See pages 92 to 220 of the agenda pack and pages 3 to 10 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL

Demolition of all existing buildings and construction of 3no. blocks with heights of two, three, and part four storeys, containing commercial space (Use Class E(g)(i) / E(g) (iii), purpose-built student accommodation rooms (Use Class Sui Generis), associated landscaping, service bay and turning areas.

The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report. Members of the committee asked questions of the officers.

The objectors present addressed the committee. and responded to questions from members.

The applicant and their agent addressed the committee and responded to questions from members.

There were no supporters present, who lived within 100 metres of the development site and wished to speak.

Councillors, Bethan Roberts and Kath Whittam addressed the committee in their capacity as ward members and responded to questions from members of the committee.

The planning and legal officers responded to additional questions from members of the committee.

At 9.25pm the meeting adjourned for a five-minute comfort break and reconvened at 9.30pm.

The applicant responded to further questions put by members of the committee.

Motion to exclude Press and Public

At 10.00pm, a motion to exclude the press and public was moved, seconded and resolved given the nature of the planning application and the disclosure of exempt information provided to committee members in accordance with the council’s procedure rules.

The meeting resumed to open session at 10.20pm.

A motion to adjourn the planning application until the next planning committee (smaller applications) meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026, was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED:

That the planning application was adjourned to the next Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) meeting scheduled for 21 January 2026, in order for officers to address the concerns raised at the meeting regarding consultation with local residents, engagement with Lewisham Council on traffic related issues and contact with Thames Water on low water pressure in the area.