Councillor Jack Lavery

Planning Committee B - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met to discuss a Section 73 application[^1] for minor material amendments to a previously approved planning permission for Hesper House, London, SE26 6RQ. Councillors unanimously voted to grant permission for the application with attached conditions. The proposed amendments include increasing the number of flats from 15 to 17, changes to the housing mix, an increase in the building footprint, external design changes, reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, and relocation of communal amenity and play space.

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors voted to approve the recommendations for the phased redevelopment of the Achilles Street Estate and 355-383 New Cross Road. The recommendations will now be referred to the Mayor of London for approval. If no directions are received from the Mayor, officers are authorised to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a formal letter of undertaking.

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.

Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

In a meeting of Planning Committee B, Lewisham Council approved the construction of a four-storey building with a basement to house a place of worship and six apartments on Lewisham High Street, and also approved the conversion of Catford Police Station into 63 affordable housing units. Councillors also approved the construction of two semi-detached houses in Chilthorne Close.