Development policies preferred options

Documents for the second stage of consultation.

Building Safety Levy: starts 1 October 2026

The Building Safety Levy (BSL) will come into effect on 1 October 2026. It is a tax on new dwellings and new bedspaces in purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA).

Developers must pay the levy on certain building control applications or notices before completion or occupation of the building. The Council will collect the levy.

The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 sets out how the levy will operate.

Have your say: Local Validation Requirements

Lewisham Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Local Validation Requirements for planning applications. The consultation runs until 29 September 2026.

Find out more and submit your comments.

The documents below describe the purpose and scope of the Development Policies and Site Allocations preferred options consultation.

Published on: 12/11/2024