20/1238/CE

1. 1 May 2020

   Received by Greenwich

2. 1 Jun 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2020

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 17/3796/HD Granted

  38 NITHDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3PA

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side return infill extension.

  27 Nov 2017 0m away Householder
• 17/2241/F Awaiting decision

  38 Nithdale Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 3PA

  Construction of a single storey rear infill extension.

  14 Jul 2017 0m away Full applications
• 13/1462/CP Granted

  54 NITHDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3PA

  Certificate of lawful development for a proposed use is sought for the use of dwelling house for a maximum of two service users needing accommodation and support.

  17 Jul 2013 0m away Lawful development
• 25/0941/CP Granted

  44 NITHDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3PA

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for a rear L shaped dormer with rooflights on front slope.

  24 Mar 2025 0m away Lawful development
• 26/0260/PN1 Granted

  48 NITHDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3PA

  Prior Approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.67m, for which the maximum height will be 3.00m and the height at the eaves will be 3.00m.

  27 Jan 2026 0m away Prior approval
• 13/0063/F Granted

  40 NITHDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 3PA

  Demolition of existing rear side conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension with a glazed roof.

  11 Jan 2013 0m away Householder

• 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