The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council met on 2 July 2025 to consider several planning and funding proposals. The agenda included releasing funds from Section 106 agreements for local improvements, and several development management items concerning applications for Ilderton Wharf and Chambers Wharf.

Release of Funds for Local Improvements

The committee was scheduled to consider the release of funds from Section 106 agreements for several local projects:

• Rockingham Street and Arch Street Improvements: A recommendation was put forward to release £118,394.60 for public realm improvements in the Chaucer ward, including resurfacing and new streetlights. The report pack noted that Rockingham Street and Arch Street are used by pedestrians accessing the Elephant and Castle National Rail Station and the Elephant Park. The project aims to improve pedestrian and vehicular experience and safety, complementing developments in the new Elephant and Castle town centre. The report pack stated that the project aligns with the council's Streets for People Strategy 2030 and Southwark Plan 2022 policies.
• Asylum Road Nursing Home Delivery: A recommendation was put forward to release £200,000 for consultant services related to a new nursing home at 128 – 148 Asylum Road. The funds would be used to appoint Jones Lang LaSelle as a specialist consultant to lead a market-led development opportunity for the nursing home. The report pack mentioned that the decision was justified by an IDM report and a Nursing Care Needs Analysis, which identified a growing need for nursing home care in the borough.
• Little Dorrit Park Improvements: A recommendation was put forward to release £577,522.84 for improvements to Little Dorrit Park. The proposed improvements include fencing the play area, improving entrances and paths, and addressing safety issues. The report pack noted that the park is in an area with limited open space and high crime rates, and the project aligns with the Southwark 2030 strategy and the Southwark Nature Action Plan. The report pack also contained feedback from a Design Out Crime officer, and a summary of two public consultations that were undertaken in 2020 and 2022.

Development Management

The committee was scheduled to consider the following development management items:

• Ilderton Wharf, 1 – 7 Rollins Street (24/AP/3575): A full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a linked building with a student accommodation tower, an affordable housing shoulder element, and an industrial building. The proposal includes 477 student accommodation rooms, 79 affordable homes, and 1,747sqm of industrial floorspace. The report pack stated that the development would also deliver a flexible Class E unit, a mixed community cafe and PBSA co-working space, hard and soft landscaping, and public realm improvements.
• Chambers Wharf, Chambers Street (24/AP/3800): A Section 73 material amendment to planning permission 07/AP/1262, as amended by 13/AP/4266, to amend the description of development and add a new condition to secure the quanta of residential units and commercial floorspace to be delivered. The proposed amendment involves removing reference to specific unit numbers and floorspace from the description and placing them in a new condition.
• Chambers Wharf, Chambers Street (24/AP/3801): A Section 73 material amendment to planning permission 07/AP/1262, as amended by 13/AP/4266, to secure amendments to Blocks A, B, C, D and associated landscape. The proposed amendments include changes to the internal configuration, external design, overall massing, mix and unit numbers, and variation of the conditions of consent. The report pack noted that the amendments are needed to meet updated fire regulations, energy and sustainability standards, and address overheating.

The supplemental agenda included an addendum report with additional information and consultation responses for the Ilderton Wharf application. The addendum report noted a further response from Transport for London, corrections to the main report, and additional paragraphs for the architectural design and materials section.

The meeting was scheduled to be held at 160 Tooley Street, London, and was open to the public. Councillor Richard Livingstone was scheduled to chair the meeting.