heritage and urban design impacts
Lewisham Council refused a development at Deptford Bridge in September 2026 due to unacceptable heritage and urban design impacts.
Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Lewisham College site in September 2026, citing unacceptable heritage and urban design impacts. Officers had raised concerns about the scale, height, and massing of the proposed buildings, leading to the decision.
The proposed development involved demolishing existing structures and constructing 802 dwellings across eight buildings, ranging from one to 30 storeys. These plans also included educational facilities, retail, and workspace, but faced objections from Historic England.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Lewisham College site on 24 September 2026. Source
- The refusal was due to unacceptable heritage and urban design impacts, as cited by Lewisham Council. Source
- The proposed development included 802 dwellings across eight buildings, ranging from one to 30 storeys. Source
- Historic England objected to the proposed development. Source
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