The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to discuss several significant planning applications and review the council's developer contributions. The meeting's agenda focused on large-scale regeneration projects, including a major mixed-use development at Silvertown Quays and a student accommodation scheme in Stratford, alongside an annual report on developer contributions.

Silvertown Quays Bounded By Royal Victoria Dock Connaught Bridge And Mill Road North Woolwich Road Silvertown London E16 1UR

A hybrid planning application was scheduled for discussion concerning the phased mixed-use redevelopment of Silvertown Quays. This major application, covering approximately 28.8 hectares, proposed extensive enabling works and a phased development. The detailed component included plans for 442 residential units (Use Class C3) and significant flexible non-residential floorspace, encompassing Use Classes E, F1, F2, and Sui Generis. This detailed component also involved the alteration, partial demolition, and conversion of the Millennium Mills, alongside site reclamation and dock infill works to Pontoon Dock. The outline component of the application sought permission for up to 683,816 sqm GEA of residential floorspace, potentially comprising around 6,730 dwellings, and flexible non-residential floorspace up to 97,892 sqm GEA. This outline component included provisions for drinking establishments, hot food takeaways, live music venues, theatres, cinemas, commercial kitchens, delivery centres, and infrastructure. The application was accompanied by an Environmental Statement for the purposes of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017. The report recommended APPROVAL for this application.

Site Of 302 - 312 High Street, Stratford London

The committee was scheduled to consider a full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site at 302-312 High Street, Stratford. The proposal involved the construction of a part 10, part 12, and part 31-storey building designed to provide 692 student accommodation rooms (Sui Generis). Additionally, the plans included a public house of 178sqm (Sui Generis), along with hard and soft landscaping, public realm improvements, and associated works. This application was also accompanied by an Environmental Statement for the purposes of Environmental Impact Assessment under The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. The report recommended APPROVAL for this application, subject to referral to the Mayor of London and the completion of a legal agreement.

Brampton Manor Academy, Roman Road, East Ham, London, E6 3SQ

A full planning permission application was listed for Brampton Manor Academy, seeking permission for the part demolition of the existing 6th Form building and the construction of a new part two-storey, part three-storey structure arranged around a central courtyard. The proposed building was intended to feature updated and modernised classrooms, offering additional and larger spaces to enhance flexibility and improve learning environments. A larger common room was also included in the design to serve as a social hub for the 6th Form facility, incorporating a connected study centre. The report recommended APPROVAL for this application.

Developer Contributions Annual Report 2024/25

The committee was scheduled to receive the Developer Contributions Annual Report for 2024/25. This report provided an overview of the activity related to developer contributions, including Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 (S106) planning obligations, for the financial year. It detailed income, allocation, and expenditure of CIL funds, as well as a review of London City Airport's compliance with its planning controls as required by its S106 deed. The committee was asked to note the information presented in the report and its appendices.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as apologies and declarations of interest, and announcements from the Chair. The date of the next meeting was set for 9 December 2025.