The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B meeting was scheduled to discuss several significant planning applications, including a proposal for purpose-built student accommodation and commercial floorspace at 301-303 Ilderton Road, London, SE15 1NW. The committee was also set to consider the release of funds from Section 106 agreements to improve play facilities at Bethwin Road Adventure Playground. Other items on the agenda included planning applications for LSE Bankside House and the London College of Printing and Graphic Art at Elephant and Castle.

Bethwin Road Adventure Playground S106 Funds

The committee was scheduled to consider the release of £242,117.18 from Section 106 agreements to fund improvements at Bethwin Road Adventure Playground. The report detailed that the existing play equipment was found to be a risk to users due to instability and rot, with some equipment already repaired or closed off. The proposed improvements, informed by a Masterplan design, aim to create an inclusive, accessible, and safe playground, encouraging physical activity and positive social behaviour. The funds would contribute to refurbishing existing equipment and installing new adventure play features, including a Tree Walk and a tree house. The project aligns with the Southwark Council Delivery Plan 2022–26, aiming to provide high-quality local facilities and green spaces, and is consistent with policies in the London Plan 2021 concerning open space and urban greening.

Development Management: Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to consider several major planning applications:

25/AP/3804 - 301-303 Ilderton Road, London, Southwark SE15 1NW

This application sought full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide a 19-storey building. The proposal included purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with 241 bedspaces and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E use) at ground floor level. The report highlighted that the site is located within the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area, and the proposal aims to optimise the use of brownfield land. A significant aspect of the application was the proposed payment-in-lieu of £10,965,500 towards affordable housing, as on-site provision was deemed unfeasible due to site constraints. The design was intended to reference the area's industrial heritage, with a 19-storey building featuring a double-height glazed base and a lighter brick crown. The application also addressed concerns regarding daylight and sunlight impacts on neighbouring properties, transport and highways, environmental matters, and the provision of community facilities.

25/AP/2480 - LSE Bankside House

This item was listed as To Follow, indicating that details were not yet available in the provided report pack.

25/AP/0978 & 25/AP/0979 - London College of Printing and Graphic Art, Elephant and Castle, London, Southwark, SE1 6SB

This item was also listed as To Follow, with details not included in the provided report pack.

The committee was also scheduled to address any other open business notified at the start of the meeting and accepted by the Chair as urgent. Furthermore, a motion was to be considered for the exclusion of the press and public for any closed business items that might involve the disclosure of exempt information.