HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

This site has had 5 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/26/144270 Granted

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission DC/21/120262 dated 23 February 2023 (as amended by DC/25/140357 dated 04 February 2026) for 'Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus lower ground) consisting of self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities" at Hesper House Wells Park Road SE26.

  Decided 3 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/25/141961 Awaiting decision

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  Non-Material Amendment to planning permission DC/21/120262 to amend the wording of Condition 7 - (Piling) to allow commencement of development prior to the submission and approval of detailed piling information.

  Submitted 28 Oct 2025 Amendments
• DC/19/114629 Withdrawn

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  The London Borough of Lewisham Hesper House Wells Park Road London SE26 6RQ Tree Preservation Order 2019. Number: 2019/5/A, made pursuant to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Made 08/11/2019. Confirmed unmodified 06/05/2020.

  Decided 26 Feb 2020 Trees
• DC/19/113716 Granted

  HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus basement for parking) consisting of 7x three bedroom and 3 x two bedroom self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating 10 off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities.

  Decided 13 Jan 2021 Full applications

1. 28 Oct 2025

   Received by Lewisham

2. 29 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewisham took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  DC/26/144270 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission DC/21/120262 dated 23 February 2023 (as amended by DC/25/140357 dated 04 February 2026) for 'Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus lower ground) consisting of self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities" at Hesper House Wells Park Road SE26.

  Granted Lawful development Demolition 6 docs

• HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  DC/19/113716 Submitted 2 Sep 2019 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing buildings on site and the construction of a 5-storey building (plus basement for parking) consisting of 7x three bedroom and 3 x two bedroom self-contained dwellings at the site known as Hesper House, Wells Park Road, SE26, incorporating 10 off-street parking spaces, together with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle parking facilities.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 44 docs

• HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  DC/25/141961 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  Non-Material Amendment to planning permission DC/21/120262 to amend the wording of Condition 7 - (Piling) to allow commencement of development prior to the submission and approval of detailed piling information.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 4 docs

• HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ

  DC/19/114629 Submitted 11 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  The London Borough of Lewisham Hesper House Wells Park Road London SE26 6RQ Tree Preservation Order 2019. Number: 2019/5/A, made pursuant to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Made 08/11/2019. Confirmed unmodified 06/05/2020.

  Withdrawn Trees 2 docs

• THE HILL HOUSE, 28A SYDENHAM HILL, LONDON, SE26 6TP

  DC/26/145336 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5(a)(b)-BREEAM Requirements and Condition 22-Secured by D...

  Awaiting decision

• BATH COURT, DROITWICH CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 6TW

  DC/20/115461 Submitted 27 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  FRONT: ONE Cypress (T53)(ht.14m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 5m from 14m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.2m, CROWN LIFT to 1.5m. Reason: to improve clearance to building and windows FRONT: ONE Cypress tree (T54)(ht.13m) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 13m to 9m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.2m, CROWN LIFT to 1.5m. Reason: to manage close to edge of access road The London Borough of Lewisham Sydenham Hill/Wells Park Road (Area of land adjoining) London SE26 Tree Preservation Order 1980 (Canbury Mews, Droitwich Close, Tunbridge Ct.) Informative: Cypress trees - select reduction points and trim with care to avoid exposing older brown stems which remain unsightly as they do not regrow green foliage.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• DC/26/145447 Awaiting decision

  298 LEWISHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7PA

  Installation of replacement double-glazed uPVC windows on front and rear elevations; replacement of composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear elevation at 298 Lewisham Road, SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145468 Awaiting decision

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows at the north elevation of the Main Building Block at Haberdashers Askes Hatcham Girls School, Jerningham Road, SE14.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145446 Awaiting decision

  164 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SU

  Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A - D, 164 Springbank Road SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145292 Awaiting decision

  NEPTUNE WHARF, GRINSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5FE

  Infill of the existing undercroft vehicle access area between Blocks A and B to create 280sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), including alterations to commercial servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling management, and associated changes to the building elevations.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145288 Awaiting decision

  SMIKLE COURT, HATCHAM PARK MEWS, LONDON, SE14 5DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4-Privacy Screen, Condition 6(a)-Refuse and Recycling, Condition 7(a)-Cycle Parking, Condition 8(a)-Hard and Soft Landscaping and Condition 11-PV Panels of planning permission DC/24/138499 dated 4th March 2025 at Smikle Court, Hatcham Park Mews SE14.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications