LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE

This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/143296 Awaiting decision

  LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/19/114805 (dated 28/01/2022) as amended by permissions DC/24/137137 (dated 24/10/2024) and DC/25/140938 (dated 31/07/2025) for the variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 20 (Solid balustrade detail), 21 (Heat interchange unit specification), 22 (District heat network), 23 (Noise assessment), 24 (Mechanical ventilation system), 27 (BREEAM (Commercial units)), 34 (Circular economy), and 35 (Whole life carbon assessment) in order to allow: A net increase of 59 residential units, resulting in an uplift from 324 to 383 units, with the overall affordable housing provision maintained at 35%; Revised residential unit mix; Revisions to the quantum and distribution of non-residential floorspace; Increase in building heights - Block A1 increased from part 6/part 7 storeys to a uniform 7-storey, Block B1 increased from 7 to 8 storeys; Block C1 increased from 12 to 18 storeys; Reduction in building heights - Blocks A2 and B2 reduced from 7 to 6 storeys; Minor design amendments to the building elevations; Removal of the residential lounge at 4th floor level within Block A1 and replacement with a flat; Changes to the quantum and layout of refuse storage and cycle parking provision; Building safety enhancements; A revised energy strategy incorporating Passivhaus principle; and other minor associated design changes at Land on the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14,

  Submitted 10 Mar 2026 Amendments

1. 15 Nov 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 3 Dec 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jan 2022

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• DC/26/143296 Awaiting decision

  LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/19/114805 (dated 28/01/2022) as amended by permissions DC/24/137137 (dated 24/10/2024) and DC/25/140938 (dated 31/07/2025) for the variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 20 (Solid balustrade detail), 21 (Heat interchange unit specification), 22 (District heat network), 23 (Noise assessment), 24 (Mechanical ventilation system), 27 (BREEAM (Commercial units)), 34 (Circular economy), and 35 (Whole life carbon assessment) in order to allow: A net increase of 59 residential units, resulting in an uplift from 324 to 383 units, with the overall affordable housing provision maintained at 35%; Revised residential unit mix; Revisions to the quantum and distribution of non-residential floorspace; Increase in building heights - Block A1 increased from part 6/part 7 storeys to a uniform 7-storey, Block B1 increased from 7 to 8 storeys; Block C1 increased from 12 to 18 storeys; Reduction in building heights - Blocks A2 and B2 reduced from 7 to 6 storeys; Minor design amendments to the building elevations; Removal of the residential lounge at 4th floor level within Block A1 and replacement with a flat; Changes to the quantum and layout of refuse storage and cycle parking provision; Building safety enhancements; A revised energy strategy incorporating Passivhaus principle; and other minor associated design changes at Land on the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14,

  Submitted 10 Mar 2026 Amendments

Lewisham granted permission on 28 January 2022, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE

  DC/26/143296 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/19/114805 (dated 28/01/2022) as amended by permissions DC/24/137137 (dated 24/10/2024) and DC/25/140938 (dated 31/07/2025) for the variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 20 (Solid balustrade detail), 21 (Heat interchange unit specification), 22 (District heat network), 23 (Noise assessment), 24 (Mechanical ventilation system), 27 (BREEAM (Commercial units)), 34 (Circular economy), and 35 (Whole life carbon assessment) in order to allow: A net increase of 59 residential units, resulting in an uplift from 324 to 383 units, with the overall affordable housing provision maintained at 35%; Revised residential unit mix; Revisions to the quantum and distribution of non-residential floorspace; Increase in building heights - Block A1 increased from part 6/part 7 storeys to a uniform 7-storey, Block B1 increased from 7 to 8 storeys; Block C1 increased from 12 to 18 storeys; Reduction in building heights - Blocks A2 and B2 reduced from 7 to 6 storeys; Minor design amendments to the building elevations; Removal of the residential lounge at 4th floor level within Block A1 and replacement with a flat; Changes to the quantum and layout of refuse storage and cycle parking provision; Building safety enhancements; A revised energy strategy incorporating Passivhaus principle; and other minor associated design changes at Land on the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14,

  Awaiting decision Amendments 147 docs
  Major scheme

• FISHERS COURT, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AS

  DC/13/83298/FT Submitted 23 Apr 2013 100 yards away

  Details of Code for Sustainable Homes Post-Construction Certificate submitted in compliance with Condition (11) of the planning permission (DC/10/75452) dated 8 August 2011, for the construction of a three storey building and a four storey building incorporating balconies on the east side of Fishers Court, Besson Street SE14, to provide 2 one bedroom, 9 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom self-contained flats with provision of bin stores and cycle storage.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 3 docs

• FISHERS COURT, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AS

  DC/13/083298/FT Submitted 23 Apr 2013 100 yards away

  Details of Code for Sustainable Homes Post-Construction Certificate submitted in compliance with Condition (11) of the planning permission (DC/10/75452) dated 8 August 2011, for the construction of a three storey building and a four storey building incorporating balconies on the east side of Fishers Court, Besson Street SE14, to provide 2 one bedroom, 9 two bedroom and 1 three bedroom self-contained flats with provision of bin stores and cycle storage.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 3 docs

• Fox & Hounds, 58 Besson Street, New Cross, SE145AS

  DC/06/063231/FT Submitted 18 Jul 2006 100 yards away

  Details of facing materials namely Yellow Stock bricks submitted in compliance with Additional Condition of the planning permission dated 20 June 2006 for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of Fox & Hounds, 58 Besson Street SE14, to provide wc facilities.

  Granted Reserved matters Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Fox & Hounds, 58 Besson Street, New Cross, SE145AS

  DC/06/061935/X Submitted 2 Mar 2006 100 yards away

  The construction of a single storey extension to the rear of Fox & Hounds, 58 Besson Street SE14, to provide WC facilities.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 FISHERS COURT, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AS

  DC/18/108084 Submitted 13 Jul 2018 100 yards away

  The construction of two additional storeys on the existing building at 5 Fisher Court, Besson Street SE14, to provide 2 one bedroom self-contained flats, together with alterations to the front elevation.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 16 docs

• DC/26/144042 Withdrawn

  LAND TO THE REAR OF 344-348 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RS

  Construction of two dwellings (Use Class C3) at land to the rear of 344?348 Lee High Road, SE12, together with associated landscaping, private amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, green roofs and associated works

  Received 15 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142771 Granted

  LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

  Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/142252 Refused

  139-141 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA

  The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 139-141 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Received 25 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142649 Granted

  646-650 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HN

  Demolition of the existing ground floor retail units and the construction of a part single/part three storey building with green roof comprising of 2 retail units (Use Class E) and 3 self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together cycle spaces, bin storage at the front and rear, and all associated works at 646-650 Downham Way BR1.

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143633 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  The installation of 3 replacement casement windows and all associated works at the rear of 164A Lewisham Way SE4 (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/144632)

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications