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Former Vicarage and Wider Sowerby Close Estate, Sowerby Close, Eltham, SE9 6HB

Granted Greenwich 21/4511/F Full Planning Permission

Works: Demolition Major scheme

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolition of existing building; erection of apartment building comprising 49no.units (100% affordable) together with hard and soft landscaping, child playspace, parking and public realm improvements to Sowerby Close. This development may impact on the setting of nearby Grade II listed buildings/structures - including the Church of St John The Baptist and the Eltham War Memorial.

As published by the council, reference 21/4511/F

Application record

Reference
21/4511/F
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Approve
Received
20 Dec 2021
Validated
20 Dec 2021
Decided
5 Apr 2022
Ward
ELTHAM NORTH - NO LONGER EXISTS
Parish
Eltham & Kidbrooke
Decision by
Planning Board
Postcode
SE9 6HB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Dec 2021

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 5 Apr 2022

    Decision issued: Approve

  3. 21 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Orpington

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 5 April 2022, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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