ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

This site has had 4 applications since 2019: 3 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/19/114296 Granted

  ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Prior Approval for the change of use of Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14 from Office Use (Class B1a) to residential (Class C3) to create 33 x 1bedroom residential units, pursuant to Class O, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Decided 3 Dec 2019 Prior approval
• DC/19/113007 Granted

  ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Application for Prior Approval for change of use from Use Class B1(a) (offices) to Use Class C3 (residential) in the form of 31 x 1 bedroom self-contained flats at Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14 pursuant with Class O, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Decided 2 Sep 2019 Prior approval
• DC/19/110854 Granted

  ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  BREEAM Post Construction Certificates submitted in compliance with Condition (8c) of the planning permission (ref. DC/14/089678) dated 18th August 2015 for the conversion and extension of northern part of Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road SE14, comprising 2 storey roof extension and 6 storey side extension to provide 44 residential units (34 no. one-bedroom and 10 no. 2-bedroom) with associated cycle storage and amenity space, and change of use of part of Astra House south from D1 educational floorspace to B1 office floorspace.

  Decided 7 Jun 2019 Full applications

1. 21 Nov 2019

   Received by Lewisham

2. 22 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jan 2020

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lewisham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• ARKLOW TRADING ESTATE, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/18/109428 Submitted 24 Oct 2018 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 6 (d-f) Site Investigation of the planning permission DC/15/93101 dated 3rd October 2016 (as amended by DC/16/098644) for the hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of Arklow Trading Estate, Arklow Road, SE14 and land at Rolt Street, SE8 for demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed use development in buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys comprising 258 residential dwellings (Class C3), 2,794 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), energy centre, disabled vehicle and cycle parking, landscaping, access and associated works; and OUTLINE planning permission for the erection of a building of up to 22 storeys comprising up to 58 dwellings, 75 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), new pedestrian access from Rolt Street, landscaping and public realm.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 5 docs
  Major scheme

• ARKLOW TRADING ESTATE, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/19/112750 Submitted 18 Jun 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted for Blocks B3, B4, C and D in compliance with Condition 11 - Energy and Water Efficiency of the planning permission DC/15/93101 dated 3rd October 2016 (as amended by DC/16/098644) for the hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of Arklow Trading Estate, Arklow Road, SE14 and land at Rolt Street, SE8 for demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed use development in buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys comprising 258 residential dwellings (Class C3), 2,794 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), energy centre, disabled vehicle and cycle parking, landscaping, access and associated works; and OUTLINE planning permission for the erection of a building of up to 22 storeys comprising up to 58 dwellings, 75 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), new pedestrian access from Rolt Street, landscaping and public realm.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
  Major scheme

• ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/19/110854 Submitted 7 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  BREEAM Post Construction Certificates submitted in compliance with Condition (8c) of the planning permission (ref. DC/14/089678) dated 18th August 2015 for the conversion and extension of northern part of Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road SE14, comprising 2 storey roof extension and 6 storey side extension to provide 44 residential units (34 no. one-bedroom and 10 no. 2-bedroom) with associated cycle storage and amenity space, and change of use of part of Astra House south from D1 educational floorspace to B1 office floorspace.

  Granted Full applications Extension 49 docs

• ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/19/114296 Submitted 10 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Prior Approval for the change of use of Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14 from Office Use (Class B1a) to residential (Class C3) to create 33 x 1bedroom residential units, pursuant to Class O, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Granted Prior approval 12 docs

• ARKLOW TRADING ESTATE, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/19/114466 Submitted 30 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 23 (d) - Living roofs of hybrid planning application ref DC/15/93101 dated 3 October 2016 (as amended by DC/16/098644) for the redevelopment of Arklow Trading Estate, Arklow Road, SE14 and land at Rolt Street, SE8 comprising: DETAILED planning permission for demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed use development in buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys comprising 258 residential dwellings (Class C3), 2,794 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), energy centre, disabled vehicle and cycle parking, landscaping, access and associated works; and OUTLINE planning permission for the erection of a building of up to 22 storeys comprising up to 58 dwellings, 75 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), new pedestrian access from Rolt Street, landscaping and public realm (appearance and landscaping reserved).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 4 docs
  Major scheme

• 230 231 232 & 233, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  DC/26/143849 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of railway arches 230?233 at Arklow Road, SE14, into flexible Class E(g) and Class B8 uses, together with the infilling of the arches to create three commercial units, construction of a rear steel-framed lean-to extension, and associated works including resurfacing of yard areas, provision of cycle and bin storage within Arch 230, boundary fencing and gates, external lighting, and alterations to access from Arklow Road. (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/143850)

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 22 docs

• DC/26/145468 Awaiting decision

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows at the north elevation of the Main Building Block at Haberdashers Askes Hatcham Girls School, Jerningham Road, SE14.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145446 Awaiting decision

  164 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SU

  Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A - D, 164 Springbank Road SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145292 Awaiting decision

  NEPTUNE WHARF, GRINSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5FE

  Infill of the existing undercroft vehicle access area between Blocks A and B to create 280sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), including alterations to commercial servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling management, and associated changes to the building elevations.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145288 Awaiting decision

  SMIKLE COURT, HATCHAM PARK MEWS, LONDON, SE14 5DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4-Privacy Screen, Condition 6(a)-Refuse and Recycling, Condition 7(a)-Cycle Parking, Condition 8(a)-Hard and Soft Landscaping and Condition 11-PV Panels of planning permission DC/24/138499 dated 4th March 2025 at Smikle Court, Hatcham Park Mews SE14.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145250 Awaiting decision

  36 BRANDRAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5RT

  Installation of replacement of existing windows and rear door with timber sash windows to the front elevation and uPVC casement windows and a uPVC door at the the rear to the flats at 36 Brandram Road, SE13

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications