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Lambeth Council is addressing a projected £9.3 million overspend while approving new housing developments and making licensing decisions.

Lambeth Council is currently addressing a projected £9.3 million overspend for the first quarter of 2026/27, attributed partly to increased costs for temporary accommodation, as reported to the Cabinet in September 2026. This comes as the council is reportedly intended to re-let converted Houses of Multiple Occupation on St James' Estate as temporary accommodation, a situation raised at a Southwark Council Assembly in September 2026.

In September 2026, the council's Cabinet approved the Site Allocations Development Plan Document, aiming for 830 new homes. The Planning Applications Committee also approved developments in September 2026, including 69 additional homes at Wyvil Road with enhanced affordable housing, 46 new social rent homes, and a co-living development on Clapham Road with 134 rooms. Plans for 1,097 homes at Vauxhall Square were approved in September 2026, with 25% affordable housing.

The council's Licensing Sub-Committee made several decisions in September 2026, granting a licence for an Amazon distribution hub despite resident objections and a late licence for Clapham bar Mimosa with conditions. However, a licence for Arch 600B Ferndale Road was refused in August 2026 due to concerns over public nuisance and safety. Separately, councillors expressed concern in September 2026 over the withdrawal of funding for Kennington Skate Park.

Key facts

  1. 182 households on St James' Estate are being displaced as their homes are sold and intended to be re-let to Lambeth Council as temporary accommodation. Source
  2. Lambeth Council is facing a projected £9.3 million overspend in its first quarter financial performance for 2026/27. Source
  3. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD) in September 2026, paving the way for approximately 830 new homes. Source
  4. The Planning Applications Committee approved a development in September 2026 that will add 69 homes to Wyvil Road, bringing the total to 347 homes. Source
  5. A co-living development at 68-86 Clapham Road was approved in September 2026, providing 134 co-living rooms and four self-contained homes. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

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  4. Lambeth's Vauxhall Square plan: 1,097 homes, but only 25% affordable Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Vauxhall Square, a significant mixed-use development that will deliver 1,097 new... Lambeth 9 September 2026
  5. Amazon distribution hub gets licence despite resident objections Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a licence for Amazon's distribution hub on Hamilton Road, despite significant objections from local residents. The licence,... Lambeth 4 September 2026
  6. Clapham bar Mimosa granted late licence with conditions by Lambeth Council Clapham bar Mimosa has been granted a late licence by Lambeth Council, but with several conditions attached. Lambeth 4 September 2026
  7. Arch 600B Ferndale Road licence refused Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has refused a licence for Arch 600B to 600D, Ferndale Road, SW9, citing concerns over public nuisance, crime and disorder, public... Lambeth 8 August 2026
  8. Gym granted temporary use of industrial land Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee has granted temporary planning permission for a community gym and outreach centre to operate from units within the Mahatma... Lambeth 29 July 2026