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CGI of tower blocks, Rennell Street in Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment, planned to deliver 16% affordable housing.

London mayor says building council homes of "utmost importance” amid pressure to slash affordable housing requirements

Government ministers and Sadiq Khan are holding talks about reducing the affordable housing requirement on developers from 35% to 20%.

CGT of the planned station, with parts of Renewal Phase 1 angular tower blocks seen on left.

Surrey Canal: the new neighbourhood forming in north Deptford - part 1

Although work hasn't yet started on Surrey Canal station, development in the area is underway. The new station is considered a "critical enabler for 8,400 new homes" including Renewal's Group's vast "New Bermondsey" project.

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.

Small crowd at event. 3 story blocks joined at entrance, red brick facade, orange/red tiles, window frames, balconies

Phoenix completes Passivhaus, affordable rent homes at Farmstead Road, Bellingham

Phoenix delivers its second scheme in Lewisham which meets the highly sustainable, low energy building standard. This will reduce residents' energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

CGI of the renovated Lewisham House building, a 1970s office block, with coloured panels

Lewisham House No. 1 submits rival plans, to deliver 320 co-living homes "at pace"

The leaseholder of Lewisham House argues that its plans for the site should have been included in Landsec's Lewisham Shopping Centre masterplan, and that its scheme is "practical, viable, and ready to deliver".

CGI image of Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment scheme showing green space and park between new multi-story buildings

Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment plans set for approval

Landsec's plans to redevelop Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 homes plus co-living and student accommodation, have been recommended for approval by officers.

Lewisham civic suite, Catford

Housing ombudsman finds widespread failings at Lewisham council

The housing ombudsman's special investigation details the council's failures in its management of housing repairs and complaints up until October 2024, and says the council is now "on a long road towards improvement".