Planning application
DC/21/121518
78 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NX
Proposal
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) in respect of the use of 78 Downham Way, BR1, as a holiday let for a maximum of 90 days a year
As published by the council, reference DC/21/121518
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Apr 2021
Received by Lewisham
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17 Jun 2021
Decision issued: Refused
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3 Aug 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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DC/20/115490 Refused
78 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NX
The change of use of 78 Downham Way BR1 from residential (C3 Use Class) to holiday let.
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DC/19/114187 Refused
26 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NX
The construction of a part one/two storey rear/side extension to facilitate a change of use from a single family dwelling (C3 use) to a small HMO for 4 people (C4 use) at 26 Downham Way, BR1
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DC/25/142522 Awaiting decision
27 DUNN COURT, DOWNHAM LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 4TQ
Deed of Variation to legal agreement dated 25 May 2006 for planning permission DC/05/61384 at 1-27 Dunn Court, Downham Lane, Bromley, BR1 4TQ in order to allow: Variation to the wording of the mortgagee exclusion clause (MEC) to bring it in line with current lending requirements and the sector standard form of wording approved by the National Housing Federation.
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DC/26/142899 Refused
FOOTPATH OUTSIDE, 480-486 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, BR1 4PB
The installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub with 2 no. integrated advertisement displays on pavement outside 480-486 Bromley Road BR1. (Please note Advertisement Consent Reference:- DC/26/142900).
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DC/26/142900 Refused
FOOTPATH OUTSIDE, 480-486 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, BR1 4PB
Advertisement consent for the display of 2 no. digital advertisement within a BT Street Hub on Pavement outside 480-486 Bromley Road BR1
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DC/26/143853 Granted
49 OAKRIDGE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QW
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single storey rear extension at a depth of 5.00m, an eaves height of 2.80m and a maximum height of 3.16m to 49 Oakridge Road, BR1.
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.