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DC/21/121378

78 HOWSON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AU

Refused Lewisham Householder Application

Proposal

Construction of a roof extension to the rear roofslope and outrigger roofslope at 78 Howson Road, SE4 and associated works.

As published by the council, reference DC/21/121378

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Apr 2021

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 8 Jun 2021

    Decision issued: Refused

  3. 28 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 householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • DC/26/142944 Granted

    78 HOWSON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AU

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the raising of the roof ridge, construction of an L-shaped dormer and installation of two rooflights to the front roofslope of 78 Howson Road, SE4.

    9 Feb 2026 0m away Lawful development
  • DC/25/142495 Granted

    115B HOWSON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2BB

    Construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden at 115B Howson Road SE4.

    18 Dec 2025 55m away Full applications
  • DC/26/144557 Awaiting decision

    82 COMERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AY

    Construction of a two-storey side extension, side dormer roof extensions, alterations to window openings on the front, side and rear elevations, new front porch and window awning and all associated works at 82 Comerford Raod, SE4.

    30 Jun 2026 120m away Householder
  • DC/26/142680 Granted

    48 HOWSON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AT

    Installation of black aluminium casement windows to the front and rear elevation and installation of a bi-folding door to the rear elevation of 48 Howson Road, SE4.

    15 Jan 2026 136m away Householder
  • DC/20/115499 Granted

    51 WHITBREAD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2BD

    Construction of a ground floor rear wrap around extension at 51 Whitbread Road, SE4.

    29 Jan 2020 142m away Householder
  • DC/26/144173 Awaiting decision

    15 COMERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2BA

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B ,C and G of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a rear dormer roof extension, demolition of chimney and installation of front rooflights at 15 Comerford Road, SE4.

    28 May 2026 171m away Lawful development

In Lewisham

  • DC/26/144214 Refused

    54A ALLERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3DF

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension, roof extensions including side/rear dormer structures and rooflights, installation of a front entrance canopy, and associated internal and external alterations at 54A Allerford Road SE6.

    2 Jun 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/143542 Granted

    163 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AP

    Refurbishment and extension of the dwellinghouse, including the construction of a lower ground floor rear extension with rear terrace above and front lightwell, alterations to the existing rear roof extension, replacement windows, doors and roof covering, installation of roof mounted solar panels, and an air source heat pump at 163 Algernon Road, SE13 and associated front garden alterations including boundary treatment and refuse storage.

    30 Mar 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/144235 Granted

    34 EWHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AQ

    Construction of a single storey, ground floor rear and infill extension at 34 Ewhurst Road, SE4.

    3 Jun 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/144148 Granted

    79 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SA

    Covering up existing red brick with sand and cement render on the external facade at 79 Whitefoot Lane, BR1.

    27 May 2026 Householder
  • DC/26/144186 Granted

    18 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX

    Installation of replacement double glazed windows in the front elevation at 18 Micheldever Road SE12.

    29 May 2026 Householder