Councillor Suzannah Clarke

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.

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.

Planning Committee B - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Planning Committee B met to discuss several planning applications, including a deferred decision on Robin's Court, new dwellings on Breakspears Road and Dartmouth Road, and a mixed-use development on Gillian Street, with a focus on housing provision, design, and community impact. The committee approved all applications, often with additional conditions to address resident concerns and ensure compliance with planning policies.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee B met to discuss four planning applications, concerning Mercia Grove, Woodyates Road, Broseley Grove, and Sandhurst Road. Councillors voted to approve all four applications, after hearing from planning officers, local residents and applicants.