A decision on whether to allow a significant change to Lee High Street is expected to be heard next week.

An application was submitted in January last year to demolish a car garage and build a four-storey block of flats in its place.

Vauxhall is the current occupier of the site.

If Lewisham Council approves plans, the new four-storey building will become home to 17 flats.

Of these, 35 per cent are expected to be affordable.

The developer wrote on the application: “We believe the proposed development will have a positive impact on the local area by regenerating the site to provide a pleasant living environment for both new residents and existing residents in the area.”

A committee meeting to decide the application will be held on Thursday (September 27).