Geoff Whitington
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors approved a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre and its adjacent land, despite concerns about the level of affordable housing offered. The development, proposed by Lancelike Lewisham Limited, includes residential units, student accommodation, town centre uses, and community spaces. The approval is subject to conditions, including further review by the Mayor of London and the completion of a Section 106 agreement[^2].
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the restoration of the Lyrisham Play Tower and the realignment of the A205 South Circular. Councillors voted to refuse planning permission for the Play Tower project due to a failure to agree on a Section 106 agreement[^1], but voted to approve the A205 South Circular realignment project.
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 7.00 pm
Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 7th November, 2024 7.30 pm
The meeting was scheduled to discuss the redevelopment of two sites. Councillors were asked to declare any interests they had in the applications, and were scheduled to be asked to confirm the minutes of the previous Strategic Planning Committee meeting, which was held on the 31st of July 2024.
Decisions from Meetings
3 decisions
Lewisham Shopping Centre and Adjacent Land, Bounded by Lewisham High Street, Molesworth Street and Rennell Street, London SE13 (DC/24/137871)
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to agree to refer the Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment proposal to the Mayor of London, authorize the completion of a Section 106 agreement, and authorize the Head of Planning to grant planning permission subject to conditions upon completion of the legal agreement and satisfactory conditions.
Recommendations Approved
A205 (South Circular) including Catford Road, Brownhill Road, Plassy Road, Sangley Road and A21 including Rushey Green and Bromley Road, London SE6
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to grant permission for the A205 South Circular realignment, including associated works, subject to conditions outlined in the main report and addendum.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Playtower, Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7UW
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 09, 2025
... planning permission for the Lewisham Playtower development at Ladywell Road was refused due to the absence of a legal agreement to secure necessary contributions and mitigation measures related to affordable housing, carbon offsetting, playspace, local labor, tree provision, car club membership, highway improvements, parking restrictions, and heritage asset restoration.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 3