Planning application
THE SCHOOL HOUSE, 202 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DQ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Change of use from ancillary educational use to Use Class C2 (Residential Institution), together with the increase in the height of existing garage, infilling of the south elevation and change it into a habitable space, the construction of a dropped kerb, replacement timber fence, new vehicular gates and all associated works at The School House, 202 Evelyn Street SE8
As published by the council, reference DC/25/141527
Application record
- Reference
- DC/25/141527
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 22 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 30 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 23 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Evelyn
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE8 5DQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Sep 2025
Received by Lewisham
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30 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Granted
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10 Aug 2026
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McBains Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 1995 · London
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Lewisham granted permission on 23 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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