Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning
Lewisham Council is currently reviewing planning regulations and recently approved funding for the Surrey Canal Station regeneration project.
Lewisham Council's Governance Committee was scheduled to review potential changes to planning regulations in October 2025, which could trigger committee reviews based on the number of objections received. These proposed amendments to the Scheme of Delegation would reserve town and country planning and development matters to Planning Committees A and B under certain conditions. However, the meeting on 15 October 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum, with a new date yet to be fixed.
In September 2025, Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funds for the Surrey Canal Station project. This decision supports the delivery of a new station on the Windrush Line, intended to improve transport connectivity and serve the New Bermondsey development, which is planned to include 3,500 new homes. Concept and detailed design works for the station are expected to begin in early 2026.
Key facts
- Lewisham's Governance Committee meeting on 15 October 2025, discussing planning regulations, was adjourned due to lack of quorum. Source
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funds for Surrey Canal Station in September 2025. Source
- The Surrey Canal Station project will serve the New Bermondsey development, planned for 3,500 new homes. Source
- Concept and detailed design works for Surrey Canal Station are expected to begin in early 2026. Source
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