We have collated a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the project, and provided answers below.
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What is the plan for the Coal Yard site?
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The proposals involve the redevelopment of the site, delivering 278 residential units.
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Does a planning application need to be submitted?
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Given that a previous scheme has already been consented on the site, a full planning application is not required for these proposals. Instead, we will be submitting a Section 73.
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What is the status of the consented proposal?
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Planning permission for the site expires in December 2025. We have revised the proposals to respond to changes in legislation, including Fire Safety, and to optimise the use of a large brownfield site in a well collected location.
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What has changed from the previously consented scheme?
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An additional 60 residential units will be delivered compared to the previous scheme, and the new proposals will comply with regulations which have been introduced since the previous scheme was consented, such as the Building Safety Act. As such, the heights across the scheme have been increased.
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If the application is approved, when would construction begin and end?
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All being well, we would hope to start work on the site in late-2025 and would be completed in early to mid-2028.
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When would the first residents move into the new development?
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Subject to the planning process, or any unanticipated delays, we would hope to see the first residents move into the site in late-2027.
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Have the community had the opportunity to comment on the proposals?
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Yes, we have provided multiple means through which residents can view proposals and submit feedback to the project team. A website was published, leaflets were distributed to the local area, and we knocked on the doors of residents immediately surrounding the site.
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Will there be affordable housing provided at the site?
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Yes, there will be 35% affordable housing provision.
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Will there be family homes provided?
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Yes, there will be 27 new family homes delivered.
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How tall will the buildings be?
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Blocks A, B and C will consist of four, 12, and 16 storeys respectively. This is consistent with other local developments that have been built in recent years.
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How does the number of storeys for each building compare to the consented scheme?
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Part of Block A, which is at the front of the site will have an additional storey, but that will be set back. Block B (adjacent to the railway on the north side) will be a storey higher, and Block C (south) will see a partial four storey increase at its highest point.
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Does the increased number of units result entirely from increases in height?
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The internal plans of the buildings have changed as a result of the Building Safety Act, which has led to a replan of all floors and thus units gained and lost. The increase in height offsets this, and we have also sought to increase the number of new homes, to optimise the use of the site in light of the need for new housing in the area.
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What is the proposed location on the site for the two tallest buildings?
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Blocks B and C alongside the railway are the consented positions for the two taller elements proposed.
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Can you show the height in relation to Mayall Road properties and other areas such as Gubyon Avenue, Fawnbrake Avenue and Kestrel Avenue?
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We have a series of views on our website that show this, which can be viewed here, and more information has been included in the planning application which can be viewed here.
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Has an updated daylight/sunlight study been undertaken in light of the increase in height of the proposals?
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Yes, a new assessment on the Proposed Development’s impact on daylight, sunlight, overshadowing and solar glare levels have been undertaken and submitted within Chapter 10 of the 2025 Environmental Statement Addendum. An updated assessment of the internal daylight, sunlight and overshadowing within the Proposed Development has also been undertaken and submitted within the standalone Internal Daylight and Sunlight Report (dated 11th April 2025).
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What impact will the development have on light into the properties immediately opposite the proposed block?
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The changes to the scheme have been undertaken providing full consideration to the light to surrounding properties. As would be expected, the increased height of the Proposed Development has an increased the effect on the daylight and sunlight levels within the neighbouring properties slightly, however the retained levels of daylight and sunlight are still considered acceptable for this context. In the vast majority of cases, the increased impact to daylight is very minor (less than 2% shift in Virtual Sky Component). Full details of the impacts to each specific property can be found within Chapter 10 of the 2025 Environmental Statement Addendum.
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Are there provisions for cycle storage?
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Yes, each building will have dedicated cycle storage with direct and easy access.
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What are the plans to preserve existing tree lines and green spaces?
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The project will result in significant biodiversity net gain – it will be greener as a result of the development than it is now. Where possible, everything of ecological value will be retained on the site, and this is outlined in the detail of the planning application.
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Will the water mains be able to cope with the increase in residents?
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Yes. The previous application was subject to consultation with the utilities companies, and in pre-application discussion with the London Borough of Lambeth, they have confirmed this is still the case. Where necessary, financial contributions will be made to ensure local infrastructure is updated to accommodate the new homes proposed.
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Will there be enough space for taxis and delivery vehicles to turn around?
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Yes, sufficient space has been built into the scheme for vehicular movements to and from the site. Following extensive modelling and analysis work, we anticipate around 40 – 45 trips per day for servicing requirements, which is a reduction based on the previous scheme. The reason for this is we have more extensive, up to date, analysis of vehicular movements
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What additional infrastructure provisions have been agreed to ensure adequate local provision of essential services?
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If the application is approved, significant financial contributions will be secured for the London Borough of Lambeth, through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). We will also negotiate a Section 106 agreement with the council to ensure local infrastructure is provided for when new housing is built.