17/3536/CP

1. 7 Nov 2017

   Received by Greenwich

2. 20 Dec 2017

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 17/3535/CP Granted

  24 Birkdale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9HX

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for a loft conversion with a hip to gable end, rear dormer window and two rooflights to front roof slope.

  7 Nov 2017 0m away Lawful development
• 17/3537/HD Refused

  26 Birkdale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9HX

  Construction of a first floor side extension and part first floor rear extension.

  7 Nov 2017 0m away Householder
• 17/3538/HD Refused

  24 Birkdale Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9HX

  Construction of a first floor side extension and part first floor rear extension.

  7 Nov 2017 0m away Householder
• 09/1257/F Granted

  GARAGES ADJACENT TO, 52 BIRKDALE ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, SE2 9HX

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two semi-detached houses with associated parking and bin storage.

  7 Jul 2009 0m away Full applications
• 13/1044/F Granted

  8 BIRKDALE ROAD, ABBEY WOOD, LONDON, SE2 9HX

  Erection of a single storey rear and side extension together with the installation of an external staircase.

  8 May 2013 0m away Householder
• 03/0028/F Granted

  20 Birkdale Road Abbey Wood SE2 9HX

  Erection of a single storey rear and side extension, new front porch.

  16 Jan 2003 0m away Full applications

• 26/2269/CE Awaiting decision

  51 BANNOCKBURN ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1ET

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for HMO with five ensuite rooms with shared kitchen, arranged over ground, first & second floors. This use has been in operation and licensed since at least 2018.

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/2258/CP Awaiting decision

  4 WELTON ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2JF

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for proposed outbuilding - Summer House.

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1580/CP Withdrawn

  8 PARK ROW, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9NG

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for garden room to the rear of the garden.

  26 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/1630/CE Granted

  28 CHELSWORTH DRIVE, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 2RA

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for the change of use from existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a supported living accommodation for up to four (4) young people aged 16-17 (Class C2).

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/2250/CE Awaiting decision

  ANNEXE AT, 12 HIGHMEAD, SE18 2DJ

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for continued use as an independent dwellinghouse.

  28 Jul 2026 Lawful development