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Search the Public Notice PortalNew plans have been put forward to increase the number of homes earmarked for a major New Cross development.
The proposals would see the Briant and Besson Street scheme rise from 324 to 383 homes, with one building increased in height to 18 storeys.
They have been submitted to Lewisham Council this month by developers Besson Street LLP, a joint venture between the council and developer Grainger.
In initial plans submitted in 2019, the new development was proposed to cover around 1.05 hectares of brownfield land in New Cross Gate, partly within the Hatcham Conservation Area, on the site of a former 1950s council estate.
Those plans were approved for 324 residential homes alongside a mixed‑use scheme including flexible commercial space, a pharmacy, a GP surgery and community space.
However, under a Section 73 application — which allows developers to vary approved planning conditions without submitting a completely new application — the total number of homes could now increase to 383, representing an uplift of around 18 per cent.
'Affordable' housing would remain at 35 per cent of the scheme, but this would result in 20 additional 'affordable' homes overall, increasing the total from 114 to 134.
All of these homes would be provided at Discount Market Rent, equivalent to London Living Rent levels.
The revisions would also alter the housing mix, with a higher proportion of studio and one‑bedroom flats and a smaller share of larger properties, although family‑sized homes would still be included.
The tallest block on the site would rise from 12 to 18 storeys, while another would increase by one storey and two others would be reduced in height to help balance the overall impact of the development.
Developers say the overall layout of the site and public spaces would remain largely unchanged.
Design changes have also been proposed to improve fire safety, accessibility and energy performance, including the introduction of a low‑energy heating system intended to reduce residents’ energy bills.
Supporting documents state that any harm to nearby heritage assets would be “less than substantial” and would be outweighed by public benefits, particularly the delivery of more affordable housing and improved environmental performance.
Public consultation on the plans closes on April 22, with a decision expected at a later date.
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