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542 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HP

Granted Lewisham DC/25/142498 Householder Prior Approval

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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 5.5m, an eaves height of 2.99m and a maximum height of 3.0m to 542 Downham Way, BR1.

As published by the council, reference DC/25/142498

Application record

Reference
DC/25/142498
Type
Householder Prior Approval
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval Not Required
Received
19 Dec 2025
Validated
19 Dec 2025
Decided
21 Jan 2026
Ward
Downham
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
BR1 5HP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Dec 2025

    Received by Lewisham

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Approval Not Required

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Lewisham granted permission on 21 January 2026, 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.

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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  • 514 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HP

    DC/26/143842 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    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 3.00m to 514 Downham Way, BR1.

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  • 514 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HP

    DC/26/143300 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    50% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

    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 3.00m to 514 Downham Way, BR1.

    Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 7 docs
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  • 501 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HU

    DC/21/121848 Submitted 18 May 2021 100 yards away

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    Refused Householder Extension 7 docs
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  • 6 MERLIN GARDENS, BROMLEY, BR1 5JH

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  • 7-18 MERLIN GARDENS, BROMLEY, BR1 5JH

    DC/13/085769 Submitted 29 Nov 2013 100 yards away

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    Granted Full applications New dwelling 8 docs
  • 7-18 MERLIN GARDENS, BROMLEY, BR1 5JH

    DC/13/85769 Submitted 29 Nov 2013 100 yards away

    The upgrading of Flats 7-18 Merlin Gardens BR1, including replacing and re-insulating roof, installation of new secure communal entry doors, new lighting, repairs to brick work, render, timber and concrete.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling 8 docs

In Lewisham

  • DC/26/144661 Refused

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    Received 9 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/144566 Refused

    112 HITHER GREEN LANE, LONDON, SE13 6QA

    Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of ground (part) and first floors from commercial (Use Class E) into 2 self-contained flats (Use Class C3) at 112 Hither Green Lane, SE13.

    Received 30 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/144350 Refused

    28 MUIRKIRK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1BE

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    Received 16 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/144530 Granted

    46 AISLIBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8QQ

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    Received 26 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/143979 Refused

    4 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2EJ

    Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of existing commercial ground floor at the rear from (Use Class E) into a self-contained unit (Use Class C3), together with a separate access to the existing ancillary residential unit at first floor at 4 Brownhill Road SE6.

    Received 11 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval