Planning application
25/0812/CP
88 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Proposal
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a children's care home for up to 3 child residents.
As published by the council, reference 25/0812/CP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2025
Received by Greenwich
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8 May 2025
Decision issued: Refuse
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
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.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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24/2106/HD Refused
58 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Like-for-like replacement of existing external windows, front and rear door and associated external works.
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25/1860/CP Withdrawn
88 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a children's care home for up to 3 child residents.
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24/2047/HD Granted
48 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Replacement of windows and doors.
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09/1319/F Granted
74 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Replacement of existing windows with UPVc casements.
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25/0998/HD Granted
60 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension element and construction of a new single storey rear extension and associated external alterations.
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09/0748/F Granted
64 CONGREVE ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1LN
Formation of a vehicular crossover, partial removal of existing fence and installation of green mesh on existing lawn to provide one parking space.
Other lawful development applications
In Greenwich
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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.
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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).
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26/2250/CE Awaiting decision
ANNEXE AT, 12 HIGHMEAD, SE18 2DJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for continued use as an independent dwellinghouse.
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26/2217/CP Awaiting decision
120 GLENESK ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 1RE
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for loft conversion with new gable and rear dormer.
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26/1629/CP Refused
335 PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1JX
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for change of use from a C3 dwellinghouse to a small C4 House in Multiple Occupation for five single occupants.