Site allocations
See the site allocations local plan, that identifies, designates and safeguards land for a particular use such as housing, employment, education and open space. This document has been replaced following the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan 2020-2040 on 16 July 2025.
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.
Site allocations local plan documents
The Site Allocations local plan identifies, designates and safeguards land for particular uses across the borough.
Issues and options consultations
The issues and options consultation was the first stage of the Local Development Framework consultation process.
Preferred options consultation
The preferred options consultation was the seconds stage of the Local Development Framework consultation process.
Further options consultation
The further options consultation was the final stage of the Local Development Framework consultation process.
Publication version
Pre-submission version of the site allocations.
Submission version
Site allocation documents submitted for examination in 2012.
Examination
Results of the examination of the site allocations local plan.