Planning application
3 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP
Works: Loft or dormer
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) seeking confirmation whether the proposed development for the removal of rooflight in the south roof slope, installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the south and east roof slopes, the installation of twin air source heat pump (ASHP) unit within the rear garden, and the installation of extract vents on the west side elevation comply with Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes C and G and Schedule 2, Part 14, Classes A and G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142790
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/142790
- Type
- Lawful Development Certificate proposed
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 26 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 4 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 8 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Lee Green
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- SE12 8NP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lewisham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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DC/25/142379 Granted
3 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP
Construction of single storey rear extension and adjacent covered seating area, replacement front brick piers and elevation to front side store, installation of replacement windows, slates, new and replacement rooflights, widening of vehicle entry at the front and all associated works at 3 Handen Road SE12.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jan 2026
Received by Lewisham
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4 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
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Joe Wright Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2011 · London
19 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 100% granted
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Lewisham granted permission on 8 April 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.
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