Executive Director of Place
Lewisham Council is considering changes to its planning application process, a key area overseen by the Executive Director of Place, to streamline operations and improve officer capacity.
In November 2026, Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee discussed proposals to remove local planning meetings, which are unique to the borough and not legally required. This initiative aims to increase staffing time capacity and improve officer service capacity as part of a broader effort to streamline the planning application process.
The Executive Director of Place is a leadership role within Lewisham Council, responsible for overseeing all planning and development matters. The proposed changes to planning meetings fall within this remit, seeking to enhance efficiency in the council's development services.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Sustainable Development Select Committee discussed proposals to scrap local planning meetings on 5 November 2026. Source
- Scrapping local planning meetings could save Lewisham Council £35,000 a year. Source
- The proposal aims to increase staffing time capacity and improve service capacity in officer time. Source
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