Planning application
DC/19/115141
18 GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ
Proposal
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the enlargement and installation of a timber sash window in the side elevation and the installation of a door in the rear elevation at 18 Gaynesford Road, SE23
As published by the council, reference DC/19/115141
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Dec 2019
Received by Lewisham
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6 Feb 2020
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
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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DC/26/142532 Withdrawn
2A GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/138711) dated 10 October 2025 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow :- an adjustment to the footprint of the dwelling house and the internal arrangements to reflect the updated measured survey. The Gross Internal Area will reduce by 6.1sqm from 70.5sqm to 64.4sqm, this results in a loss of a bedroom at 2A Gaynesford Road SE23.
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DC/26/144087 Awaiting decision
2A GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ
Demolition of the existing garage and construction of a single storey plus basement dwelling, together with associated cycle and refuse storage, outdoor amenity space and landscaping at 2A Gaynesford Road SE23.
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DC/26/143816 Granted
2 GAYNESFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UQ
REAR: ONE Mature Willow (T1):CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 13m to 11m LATERAL by 2m from 4m to 2m on NE compass point. REASON: Partial reduction of the crown's lower canopy where it overhangs the lawn and patio area, limiting the light to the garden area. Reduction in height to alleviate light issues and maintain balanced shape of the tree. This healthy tree overhangs the grass area and patio at the end of the garden. The top is also out of shape. We request the partially reduction by cutting back 2m of the overhanging main branches that are approximately 4m in length and cutting the top back by 2m. The reduction will restore the crown to a more balanced shape. See drawing of and the photos of the tree. This will be undertaken by our arborist. Informative A: The sensitive management of trees in Lewisham is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/19/112754 Granted
62 SUNDERLAND ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2PY
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission dated 31st August 2018 (ref. DC/18/107977) for the alteration and conversion of 62 Sunderland Road, SE23 from 2, two bedroom flats to provide 2, one bedroom and 1, two bedroom self-contained flats, together with alterations to the elevations, installation of roof lights in the roof slope, replacement roof covering and provision of bin a cycle stores, in order to allow the following: Larger roof lights on flat roofs; Block up and replace windows to flank elevation; Removal of window adjacent to front door of Flat 2 and relocation of said door and side light.
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DC/26/143402 Granted
1 OAKLAND HOUSE, SOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2UF
REAR: ONE: False Acacia (T1) (ht.14m) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level. CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 14m to 11m. SPREAD by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m. REASON: routine maintenance, too large for environment. Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change. Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
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DC/19/114035 Granted
53 CHURCH RISE, LONDON, SE23 2UG
REAR: Plum tree group (TG1): HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: root induced clay shrinkage subsidence damage.
Other lawful development applications
In Lewisham
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DC/26/144205 Granted
350 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a hip-to-gable extension, a rear dormer extension, and the installation of two roof lights on the front elevation at 350 Downham Way, BR1
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DC/26/143757 Granted
74 FARMFIELD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4NG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the hip-to-gable roof conversion, construction of a rear roof extension and installation of front rooflights at 74 Farmfield Road, BR1.
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DC/26/144149 Granted
11 AMERSHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6QQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the continued use of one front and three rear roof terraces and alterations to the front and rear elevations at 11 Amersham Road, SE14.
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DC/26/144811 Awaiting decision
26 ENTERPRIZE WAY, LONDON, SE8 3PJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, B, C and D of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single-storey rear extension, replacement of windows, rear dormer extension, a new rooflight and alterations to the front porch at 26 Enterprize Way.
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DC/26/144128 Refused
11 WELLMEADOW ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a loft conversion with a rear roof dormer, raising of the parapet walls and three front slope rooflights at 11 Wellmeadow Road, SE13.