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Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 15th July 2025 6.00 p.m.

July 15, 2025 View on council website
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Summary

The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the Carpenters Estate, modifications to previously approved plans for Glory House, and reserved matters for data centre buildings at the Former Paint Factory site. The committee was also expected to appoint a deputy chair and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting.

Here's a breakdown of the key topics:

Carpenters Estate Redevelopment

The committee was scheduled to consider an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the Carpenters Estate in Stratford. The proposal included the demolition of most existing structures, with the exception of Lund Point and Biggerstaff Terrace, to create a mixed-use neighbourhood. The outline plans detailed the site layout, scale, and access, while reserving decisions on appearance, internal layout, and landscaping for later approval.

The development aimed to provide a maximum of 252,877 sqm of floor space for:

  • Residential (Class C3)
  • Flexible commercial uses (Class E)
  • Hotel (Class C1)
  • Pub and cinema (Sui Generis)
  • Local community uses (Class F)

The application was accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

The report pack noted that the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) had previously considered this application on 27 February 2024, but did not issue a decision notice before planning powers were transferred back to Newham Council on 1 December 2024. The committee was advised that the LLDC's resolution was a strong material consideration and that the council should be consistent in its decision-making.

Data Centre Reserved Matters

The committee was scheduled to discuss two reserved matters applications concerning land at the Former Paint Factory And Central Thameside West, North Woolwich Road, Silvertown. These applications sought approval for the layout, scale, access, appearance, and landscaping of two data centre buildings (Class B8) within Zones 2 and 3, pursuant to a hybrid planning permission granted on 20 December 2024.

The applications were accompanied by statements confirming their conformity with a previously approved Environmental Statement. The report pack noted that the applications may affect the settings of listed buildings and/or the character and appearance of a Conservation Area.

Brampton Manor Academy

The committee was scheduled to consider a full planning permission for the part demolition of the existing 6th Form building at Brampton Manor Academy, Roman Road, East Ham, and construction of a three-storey replacement. The proposed building would feature updated classrooms and a larger common room with a connected study centre.

The application had been deferred at a previous meeting on 20 May 2025, due to the applicant's rejection of obligations related to local labour and a financial contribution. The report pack noted that officers had reviewed the application further.

Glory House Variation

The committee was scheduled to consider a Section 73 application to vary conditions attached to a planning permission (reference 24/00192/FUL) for the Glory House, 2 Tabernacle Avenue, Plaistow. The variations related to conditions concerning phasing plans, sustainable urban drainage systems1 (SuDs), waste and recycling plans, and a condition specifying the relevant category of M4(3) for accessible housing.


  1. Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) are designed to manage surface water runoff in a way that mimics natural processes. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Rachel Tripp
Councillor Rachel Tripp  Chair of Strategic Development Committee •  Labour & Co-Operative •  Forest Gate North
Profile image for Councillor James Beckles
Councillor James Beckles  Local Development Committee Chair •  Labour & Co-Operative •  Custom House
Profile image for Councillor Alan Griffiths
Councillor Alan Griffiths  Labour & Co-Operative •  Canning Town South
Profile image for Councillor Blossom Young
Councillor Blossom Young  Cabinet Member for Council Housing Improvements •  Labour •  Beckton
Profile image for Councillor Shaban Mohammed
Councillor Shaban Mohammed  Labour •  Canning Town North
Profile image for Councillor Madeleine Sarley Pontin
Councillor Madeleine Sarley Pontin  Labour •  Forest Gate South
Profile image for Councillor Terence Paul
Councillor Terence Paul  Labour & Co-Operative •  Stratford
Profile image for Councillor John Morris
Councillor John Morris  Deputy Cabinet Member for Highways and Sustainable Transport •  Labour & Co-Operative •  Plaistow West and Canning Town East
Profile image for Councillor Mehmood Mirza
Councillor Mehmood Mirza  Leader of Newham Independents Group •  Newham Independents •  Boleyn
Jane Custance
James Bolt
Shirley Fortune
Profile image for Councillor Liz Cronin
Councillor Liz Cronin  Labour •  Forest Gate North

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