Mixed-use redevelopment at Sun Wharf, Creekside, London SE8

What was proposed

The scheme would demolish the existing buildings and provide student accommodation, affordable homes, employment space, public routes, landscaping and river wall works.

“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(s): DC/25/140992 Application Date: July 2025 Applicant: Mayday Road (20-24) LLP Proposal: Demolition of all existing buildings and comprehensive redevelopment to provide three new buildings, comprising residential dwellings (C3), purpose built student accommodation (sui…”

“At ground floor level of the Blocks A and B would be employment units providing light industrial/ office floorspace; in addition to a 3-storey ‘Container Building’ (Block C) located on the western side of the site adjacent to Creekside that would provide potential café use at ground floor with light industrial/ office floorspace on the upper levels.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a former industrial warehouse and yard beside Deptford Creek, surrounded by residential, creative, educational and commercial uses.

“To the north of the site lies the Deptford Creekside faculty of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. There are commercial premises on the eastern side of the Creek (within LB Greenwich). Sue Godfrey Nature Reserve and Ferranti Park lie on the opposite side of Creekside, whilst residential properties lie within the Crossfield Estate to the west of the application site. On the opposite side of Deptford Creek is the Tideway Greenwich Pumping Station site.”

Officer report

What consultees and residents said

There were 61 objections and 253 support letters; objections covered height, design, daylight, student accommodation, construction, infrastructure and ecology, while consultees largely raised no objections subject to conditions.

“Biodiversity, trees, green space and renewable energy appreciated INTERNAL CONSULTATION 87 The following internal consultees were notified on 20 August 2025. Highways: raised no objections subject to appropriate conditions and the securing of s278 works. Urban Design: following discussions with the applicant team and the submission of further plans, no objections are raised, subject to conditions. Conservation: raise no objections, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

Two residents objected, and Councillor Dawn Atkinson spoke for objecting residents about daylight, family housing and ecological loss.

The vote and decision

Cllr John Paschoud’s motion, seconded by Cllr Jack Lavery, was agreed unanimously to refer the application, complete the legal agreement and grant permission subject to conditions.

“Cllr John Paschoud proposed to accept the officer’s recommendation, which was seconded by Cllr Jack Lavery, then voted on by Members present at the meeting.”

“C. Subject to completion of a satisfactory legal agreement, authorise the Head of Planning to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions, including those set out in the report and addendum with such amendments as are considered appropriate to ensure the acceptable implementation of the development.”

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