Councillor Richard Livingstone

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B met on 5 November 2025, and approved the release of £250,000 for cycling infrastructure improvements on Mandela Way, and approved the demolition of Coburg House and erection of a new building comprising commercial floorspace and purpose built student accommodation. Councillor Richard Livingstone, Chair of the Planning Committee (Major Applications) B, informed the meeting that an addendum report and members' pack had been circulated.

Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) was scheduled to convene to discuss several planning matters, including tree preservation orders and a development management application. The meeting was set to address objections to proposed Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and consider an application for the construction of social rented homes.

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a range of housing-related topics, including an update on the Good Landlord Plan, the revised Resident Engagement Strategy, and fire safety investment. Also on the agenda were reports relating to new build homes on Tenda Road and a recommendation to demolish Marie Curie House. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the commission's work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year and a discussion of cabinet responses to the scrutiny review of tenant structures.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Tuesday 14 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A was scheduled to meet on 14 October 2025, to discuss several planning and development matters. The agenda included approving minutes from a prior meeting, considering the release of funds for park improvements, and reviewing development management reports for two major applications concerning the Snowsfields Quarter and New City Court.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B of Southwark Council met on 10 September 2025 to discuss a number of planning and development issues. The agenda included the adoption of a Climate and Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), several requests to release funds from Section 106 agreements[^2], and two development management cases.