The Planning Group conducts an annual review of activities. We have completed the review of 2025.
2025 saw a lower overall volume of planning applications than previous years: our 11 volunteers screened a total of 567 planning applications in addition to a significant effort was expended on a number of major developments:
• Blackheath Station Car Park: This application demanded considerable effort and time in examination. Crucially, our direct intervention and liaison with residents and councillors led to the decision being deferred pending further investigation.
• Lewisham Shopping Centre: We actively made representations regarding this major application, focusing our efforts specifically on concerns around building height and the impact on local views.
• Leegate Application: Extending our support beyond our core conservation area, we dedicated time to assisting the neighbouring Lee community in navigating this development.
The Society is increasingly adopting a nuanced approach to planning, focusing on constructive conditions rather than pure objections, which successfully led to four refusals, one withdrawal, and numerous favourable modifications to proposed works.
You can access the full review here Planning Group Review 2025
