Approval for 35 new affordable homes from developer Southern Grove was granted by Lewisham Council on 16th June 2022 on the old Plumbase site on New Cross Road in an eleven-storey building. 

In its role as public affairs advisor for the scheme Carvil arranged a virtual programme of engagement given the COVID-19 pandemic for both these schemes.  This included a development website, community webinars and Zoom meetings with key stakeholders.  A planning application was submitted in June 2021 and planning approval was granted in January 2022.