The Planning Applications Committee of Lambeth Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to consider several planning applications. Key decisions included the granting of conditional planning permission for Brockwell Live 2026, a temporary event in Brockwell Park, and the approval of a 17-storey student accommodation building at 10 Leake Street. The committee also granted conditional planning permission for 129 affordable homes on Land at New Park Road and for 14 residential units at 60 Courland Grove.

Brockwell Park, London (Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction)

The committee granted conditional planning permission for the temporary use of part of Brockwell Park for the Brockwell Live 2026 event series. This will allow for the installation and removal of temporary infrastructure, including fencing, stages, and lighting, for up to 32 days between 9 May and 9 June 2026. Officers considered the temporary use acceptable in principle, noting that it would not result in permanent development and that 74% of the park would remain accessible to the public. While a low degree of less than substantial harm was identified to heritage assets, including the Brockwell Park Conservation Area and the setting of Brockwell Hall, this was considered to be outweighed by the significant cultural, social, and economic public benefits of the event series. Concerns raised by objectors regarding noise, disturbance, environmental impact, and cumulative damage were addressed through proposed conditions and management plans.

Land At New Park Road, London (Clapham Park)

Conditional planning permission was granted for the erection of four buildings, ranging from four to six storeys, to provide 129 homes on Land at New Park Road. All proposed homes would be affordable, comprising 45 social rent units and 84 intermediate units. The site, previously earmarked for a school as part of the Clapham Park Estate regeneration, is no longer required for educational purposes. Officers deemed the proposal acceptable in terms of land use, design, heritage, sustainability, amenity, and transport. A Section 106 agreement was required to secure planning obligations, including a contribution towards healthcare capacity expansion.

10 Leake Street, London (Waterloo and South Bank)

The committee granted conditional planning permission for the demolition of the existing building at 10 Leake Street and the erection of a 17-storey building to provide 233 student accommodation units. This decision was subject to the completion of a satisfactory Section 106 agreement and any directions following referral to the Mayor of London. The proposal includes 22.5% on-site affordable student accommodation and a £2.88 million payment in lieu towards conventional affordable housing in Lambeth. While the GLA identified a very low degree of less than substantial harm to the setting of the Former County Hall Main Block and the General Lying-In Hospital, this was considered to be outweighed by the public benefits, including housing delivery and economic contributions. Concerns regarding the site's narrow frontage and the lack of mixed-use were noted, but deemed acceptable given the site's constraints and the overall benefits.

60 Courland Grove, London (Stockwell West and Larkhall)

Conditional planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the existing car park at 60 Courland Grove to provide 14 residential units in a four-storey building. The development would be car-free, with one accessible blue badge parking space provided off-site. The scheme was considered to be an efficient use of brownfield land and would contribute to Lambeth's housing supply. While the proposal would result in the loss of 15 car parking spaces, this was deemed acceptable due to the site's public transport accessibility and the availability of on-street parking. The design was considered appropriate for the context, and no harm was identified to surrounding heritage assets. The decision was subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement for planning obligations, including contributions towards healthy streets, car club and cycle hire memberships, and employment and training initiatives.