Policy information sourced from Lewisham Town Centre Local Plan

13 Planning Conditions and Planning Obligations

Planning conditions and planning obligations will be used where necessary to control and meet the adverse effects of development proposals, including those relating to:

  • the form and mix of development;
  • its timing and satisfactory completion of essential elements;
  • the occupation of the completed development;
  • permitted development rights; and
  • the contribution the development should reasonably make to the environment and to the social and physical infrastructure of the area (whether on the development site itself or nearby).

Planning obligations will often require the developer to undertake works relevant to their proposal. They may also require financial contributions to be made towards the provision or improvement of related facilities, services or infrastructure. Financial contributions in lieu of works may be acceptable in certain limited circumstances.

For more information please see the Local Plan