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Lewisham town centre local plan

See the Lewisham town centre local plan, which was adopted in 2014. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.
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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.

Lewisham town centre local plan documents

The LTCLP guides where and how development should take place over the next five to ten years and it will be used by us to determine planning decisions within Lewisham town centre.

Issues and options consultation

Documents for the 2005 consultation on Lewisham town centre.

Preferred options

Documents for the 2007 consultation about Lewisham town centre.

Further options consultation

Documents for the 2011 consultation about Lewisham town centre.

Publication

Pre-submission version of the Lewisham town centre local plan.

Submission

Lewisham local plan documents submitted for examination in 2012.

Examination

Inspector's report of the Lewisham town centre local plan.
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