Planning application
LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE
Relates to DC/19/114805
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Proposal
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,
As published by the council, reference DC/26/143296
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/143296
- Type
- Minor Material Amendment
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 10 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Telegraph Hill
- Postcode
- SE14 5AE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/19/114805 Granted
LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE
The comprehensive redevelopment of Land at the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14, including demolition of existing structures to deliver a mixed use development comprising 324 residential units (Use Class C3), flexible retail and commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A3/B1), a Pharmacy (Use Class A1), a GP surgery (Use Class D1) and community space (Use Class D2) in buildings ranging from 3 to 12 storeys, provision of disabled car parking, cycle parking and servicing facilities, landscaping and other associated works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Mar 2026
Received by Lewisham
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17 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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DC/19/114805 Granted
LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE
The comprehensive redevelopment of Land at the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14, including demolition of existing structures to deliver a mixed use development comprising 324 residential units (Use Class C3), flexible retail and commercial floorspace (Use Class A1/A3/B1), a Pharmacy (Use Class A1), a GP surgery (Use Class D1) and community space (Use Class D2) in buildings ranging from 3 to 12 storeys, provision of disabled car parking, cycle parking and servicing facilities, landscaping and other associated works.
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