The Planning Applications Committee of Lambeth Council met on Tuesday 09 December 2025 to consider four planning applications. The committee granted conditional planning permission for changes of use and extensions at Graphite Square, Arches 88 to 95 Glasshouse Walk, and Blue Star House. Permission was also granted for the demolition and redevelopment of the Islamic Centre site to provide nine new residential dwellings.

Graphite Square, London (Vauxhall)

The committee granted conditional planning permission for a change of use at Graphite Square, London, SE11 5EE. The application sought to change the use of part of the basement, ground, and first floors from office space to a flexible Class E use, which could include retail, food and drink, indoor sport, recreation or fitness, provision of medical or health services, or office use. This change of use was deemed acceptable due to a demonstrated lack of demand for the existing office space, with Sainsbury's and the NHS understood to be potential occupiers for retail and health services respectively. Conditions were imposed to limit the floor space for specific uses and to manage noise and servicing. The development was noted to comply with relevant planning policies, with the reuse of vacant space seen as a public benefit that would generate employment and economic activity.

Arches 88 To 95 Glasshouse Walk, London (Vauxhall)

Conditional planning permission was granted for a change of use at Arches 88 to 95 Glasshouse Walk, London, SE11 5ES. The application sought to change the use of these railway arches from storage (Use Class B8) to indoor sport, recreation or fitness (Use Class E(d)). This proposal aims to expand the existing BASE Dance Studios, which already occupy adjacent arches. The committee noted that sufficient marketing evidence had been provided to demonstrate the unviability of the existing use. Conditions were imposed to manage noise, operating hours, deliveries, and servicing, and a Section 106 agreement was required to secure transport contributions and an Employment and Skills Plan. The proposal was considered a positive and policy-compliant use within an opportunity area and the Central Activities Zone.

Blue Star House, London (Brixton North)

The committee granted conditional planning permission for the refurbishment and extension of Blue Star House at 234 - 244 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9SP. The proposal includes the partial demolition of single-storey elements and the erection of a replacement building, changing the use from commercial, business, and service uses (Class E) to a hotel (Class C1) with ground-floor office/commercial space (Class E). The development also includes public realm improvements, cycle parking, and associated works. While the proposal achieved a 30% on-site reduction in carbon emissions, it fell short of the London Plan's 35% target for new build areas. This shortfall would be offset by a cash-in-lieu contribution. The design was considered high-quality and responsive to the local context, with no harm identified to heritage assets. The development was deemed acceptable in terms of amenity, transport, and environmental impacts, and would deliver significant public benefits including job creation and affordable workspace.

Islamic Centre, 11-13 Edgeley Road, London (Clapham Town)

Conditional planning permission was granted for the demolition of the existing building at 11-13 Edgeley Road, London, SW4 6EH, and its redevelopment to provide nine new residential dwellings. The scheme comprises two blocks of up to three storeys in height, offering a mix of 3-bed and 4-bed units, along with amenity space, cycle, and refuse storage. The existing community use building was found to be in a state of disrepair and marketing evidence demonstrated no demand for its reuse for community purposes. The proposed housing development was considered an optimal use of the constrained site, providing much-needed family homes. Conditions were imposed to secure detailed landscaping, construction management, and fire safety measures, and a Section 106 agreement was required for employment and skills contributions, and a carbon offset payment. The design was considered appropriate for the site's constraints and context, and the development was found to comply with planning policies.