Eight homes and offices at 31 Gillian Street, London SE13

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing existing buildings and constructing eight homes, two commercial units, cycle and refuse facilities, landscaping and shared amenity space.

“Is this report easy to understand? Please give us feedback so we can improve. Go to https://lewisham.gov.uk/contact-us/send-us-feedback-on-our-reports Application details Application reference number: DC/25/139782 Application Date: April 2025 Applicant: [the applicant]: Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 2, two-storey, 6, two-storey plus roof space dwellinghouses and a two-storey building comprising 2 commercial units, together…”

“Is this report easy to understand? Please give us feedback so we can improve. Go to https://lewisham.gov.uk/contact-us/send-us-feedback-on-our-reports RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 7 Various planning permission were granted between 1990 and 2010 providing new buildings and alterations in connection with the site’s commercial use.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site contained commercial and storage buildings with hardstanding, surrounded mainly by residential properties and close to transport, shops and services.

“Character of area/Surrounding area 3 The surrounding area to the west, north and east is residential dwellings, comprises of mainly of two and three-storey terraced properties and blocks of flats. To the south of the site is Ladywell Road, which has a mix of commercial at street level with residential units above. The site is not located within a conservation area; however, it is within close proximity to Ladywell Conservation Area to the south and east.”

Officer report

What people said

The applicant and agent supported the infill scheme, while two residents raised concerns about height, overlooking, excavation, drainage, stability and affordable housing.

Committee discussion

The planning officer explained the affordable housing policy timing, construction safeguards, privacy measures and arrangements for excavation and drainage.

“In response to some of the objectors’ concerns, the Planning Officer responded as follows:”

“That the new local plan required affordable housing for this type of development. However, the application was submitted and validated before the new plan was adopted. • The original expiry date for the application was before the new plan came into effect but due to objections and limited committee agenda capacity, the application could not be reviewed before the new plan's adoption. As a result, the application would be assessed under the previous policy, not the new one.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

Councillors moved and seconded approval, and unanimously authorised permission subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

“In reaching a decision on the application and considering submissions made at the meeting Councillor Muldoon moved the recommendation on the proposal subject to conditions, which was seconded by Councillor Paschoud and voted upon.”

“MOVED, SECONDED and Unanimously RESOLVED subject to completion of a satisfactory legal agreement to AUTHORISE the Director of Planning to GRANT PERMISSION:”

Minutes