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Mark Morris

Front view of the centre onto Lewisham high street, with Islamic pattern metalwork designs over windows.

'Visionary' plan to redevelop Lewisham Islamic Centre approved

The planning committee heard that the existing facilities were no longer "fit for purpose" and new purpose-built development would bring benefits to the congregation and wider local community.

CGI of proposed 17 storey tower, building A1.

Lee Green: Leegate shopping centre plans approved, despite objections to 17-storey tower

Lewisham's strategic planning committee approved the S73 planning amendment which brought taller buildings with more affordable homes, despite local opposition.

Large muddy patches left on Blackheath after fireworks display.

Blackheath: the politics of fireworks

The return of Blackheath fireworks this year was fiercely debated on social media, Mark Morris examines the polarising event.

CGT image of the new shopping centre with housing tower blocks in background, planted area in foreground.

Stormy council meeting approves Landsec plans for Lewisham Shopping Centre

Landsec's "outline" plans were approved, despite concerns about the financial viability of the scheme, the low level of affordable housing and the rival application from Lewisham House No. 1.

A statue of a camel, with peeling paint and covered in graffiti, left in an abandoned playground on the site.

Ladywell Playtower: step on-site (just for one day)

Mark Morris attended Ladywell Old Baths community open day on 4th October and found some unexpected sights.

Computer generated artist's impression of Rushey Green looking northwards, with new pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes.

Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward

TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.

Flats of the estate built on top of the 3-storey car park.

Milford Towers, Catford: brutalist scheme loathed by its residents since 70s

Dubbed "Faulty Towers", residents began calling out the estate's design flaws soon after it opened. Mark Morris responds to our interview with architectural historian Jon Wright, who argued for the building's preservation.