Planning application
4 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the second floor and loft from offices (Use Class E) into 1 self-contained flat (Use Class C3) at 4 Station Buildings, Catford Road SE6.
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141347
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141347
- Type
- Commercial to Residential Prior Approval
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 5 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 5 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 29 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Rushey Green
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE6 4QZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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DC/26/143005 Granted
4 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first floor and loft from offices (Use Class E) into 1 self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with cycle and refuse storage at 4 Station Buildings, Catford Road SE6.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Sep 2025
Received by Lewisham
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29 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in London
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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.
About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
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4 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first floor and loft from offices (Use Class E) into 1 self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with cycle and refuse storage at 4 Station Buildings, Catford Road SE6.
Granted Prior approval 14 docs -
2 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ
The premises are located at 2 Station Buildings, SE6 4QZ, within a small retail parade adjacent to Catford Bridge Station in Lewisham. The unit is a ground-floor convenience store in a mixed commercial area with good transport links and regular footfall. The shop is a single open-plan retail space with one customer entrance at the front. The counter is positioned to provide clear visibility of the store entrance, including the alcohol display area which is located behind the counter. Alcohol sales will be strictly for off-premises consumption only. No seating, tables, or facilities are provided inside or outside the shop for the consumption of alcohol. All alcohol will be sold in sealed containers for customers to take away. The premises are equipped with a comprehensive CCTV system covering entry and exit points, the counter area, and the alcohol display. Recordings will be retained in line with statutory requirements and made available to responsible authorities on request. To support the licensing objectives, the following measures are in place: Prevention of Crime and Disorder: Staff training in responsible alcohol sales; refusal log maintained; CCTV monitored and recordings retained. Public Safety: Clear fire exits and signage; store layout designed to prevent congestion. Prevention of Public Nuisance: No on-site alcohol consumption; external area monitored to prevent loitering. Protection of Children from Harm: Challenge 25 policy in operation; all staff trained to verify ID before sale; alcohol display located in a supervised area of the store.
Withdrawn Telecoms -
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension at 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6.
Granted Householder Extension 9 docsSmall domestic -
37 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Consuction of a single storey side and rear extension at 37 Nelgarde Road, SE6.
Granted Householder Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
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 rear L-shaped dormer extension and the installation of 3 rooflights to the front roof slope at 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6
Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 3 docs -
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6.
Granted Householder Extension 4 docsSmall domestic
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