Shared living scheme at Plot H1 Elephant Park, Elephant Road, Newington, London SE1

A mixed-use shared living scheme

The application sought to redevelop the site for a mixed-use scheme of shared living accommodation, affordable housing and commercial floorspace, with cycle and car parking, landscaping and public realm.

“Redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed-use development comprising shared living (sui generis), affordable housing (Class C3) and Class E floorspace including ancillary cycle parking, accessible car parking, landscaping, public realm, plant and other associated works incidental to the development.”

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Objectors and the applicant spoke

Objectors and the applicant's representatives addressed the committee and answered members' questions, though no supporters living near the site or ward councillors wished to speak.

Members questioned officers further

Members questioned officers on the report and addendum, and discussed the application further after hearing from objectors and the applicant.

“The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report and addendum report. Members put questions to officers.”

“Members of the committee put further questions to officers and discussed the application.”

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Permission granted on a vote

A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded and carried when put to the vote.

“A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.”

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Approved with a legal agreement

Permission was granted subject to conditions, a legal agreement, a community engagement requirement, and referral to the Mayor of London, with a fallback to refuse later if needed.

“That planning permission be granted subject to:”

“the conditions set out in the report and addendum report • an additional stipulation to be added to the S106 agreement requiring a strategy for wider engagement with community groups, residents and local businesses to commence 6 to 12 months before completion of the development • the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement, and • referral to the Mayor of London.”

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