The planning decision allows developer London Square to eliminate the wording related to a 15-storey height limit from the official project description. Local opposition came from various residents and organizations, who asserted that this change could pave the way for future height increases. Critics pointed out that it contradicted previous consultations that established limits based on community feedback, also conflicting with guidelines in the Lee Neighbourhood Plan and Lewisham's draft Local Plan, which recommend not exceeding 12 storeys at Leegate.
The decision grants developer London Square permission to remove the phrase up to 15-storeys from the official planning description, despite objections from local residents and organizations.
Objectors, including the Lee Manor Society, argued that removing the phrase was material as it is a lead-up to increasing tower height via a Section 73 application.
Local residents criticized the development, claiming it could allow for a future rise in storeys, undermining earlier consultations that set limits due to local objections.
The Lee Neighbourhood Plan and Lewisham's draft Local Plan both recommend a maximum of 12 storeys for buildings at Leegate, highlighting community opposition.
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