UNIT E, PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

This site has had 4 applications since 2014: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• DC/26/143037 Awaiting decision

  UNIT E, PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  Relocation of two high-level ventilation terminals to the principal elevation as well as raising the threshold of the existing front entrance and replacing the front entrance door to Unit E Phoenix Works, Bird-In-Hand Passage, SE23.

  Submitted 18 Feb 2026 Full applications
• DC/14/88569 Granted

  UNIT E, PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  Prior Approval for the part change of use of the ground floor at Phoenix Works, Bird-In-Hand Passage, Forest Hill SE23 from office B1(a) to a two bedroom residential unit (C3).

  Decided 23 Sep 2014 Prior approval
• DC/14/088569 Granted

  UNIT E, PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  Prior Approval for the part change of use of the ground floor at Phoenix Works, Bird-In-Hand Passage, Forest Hill SE23 from office B1(a) to a two bedroom residential unit (C3).

  Decided 23 Sep 2014 Prior approval

1. 27 Jan 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 16 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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• PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  DC/05/060513/FT Submitted 25 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  The demolition of the existing buildings on the site of Phoenix Works, Bird in Hand Passage SE23.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 3 docs

• Phoenix Works, Bird in Hand Passage, Forest Hill SE23 3HW

  DC/05/060512/X Submitted 25 Aug 2005 50 yards away

  The construction of a two to four storey, plus mezzanine floor building, incorporating balconies on the site of Phoenix Works, Bird In Hand Passage SE23 to create 2 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business), 9 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom live/work units, 7 one bedroom and 7 two bedroom self contained units, together with landscaping, provision of bin storage, 27 bicycle and 15 car parking spaces with access onto Bird In Hand Passage, the widening of the railway footpath and the provision of a new footpath link to Bird In Hand Passage.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• LAND ADJOINING PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  DC/26/144022 Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Bricks and Mortar Specification of planning permission DC/23/133599 dated 26th January 2024 at Land Adjoining Phoenix Works, Bird-in-Hand Passage SE23.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  DC/10/075242/FT Submitted 25 Aug 2010 50 yards away

  Details of facing materials, window reveals, means of disabled access, vehicular access, provision for cyclists, protection from noise, external lighting, living roof, refuse storage, screening to high-level terraces, proposed signage, improvements to surfacing and lighting in alleyway between 27 & 29 Dartmouth Road, delivery & servicing plan and waste management plan, submitted in compliance with Conditions (1), (5), (6), (7), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19) & (20) of the planning permission dated the 19 March 2010, for the change of use of the existing buildings at Phoenix Works, Bird in Hand Passage SE23 from 14 residential units, 10 live/work units and 2 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business) to create a revised mixed use scheme comprising 5 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business), 3 one bedroom, 4 two bedroom, 6 three bedroom, 7 four bedroom self-contained flats, 2 two bedroom, 1 three bedroom, 1 four bedroom, self-contained maisonettes and 2 three storey, four bedroom houses, plus the construction of a single storey extension at second floor level on the west section of the building (to the rear of 25-33 Dartmouth Road) and the construction of a three-storey infill extension at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels over an archway, at the eastern end of Bird in the Hand Passage, abutting Bird in the Hand Mews.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  DC/10/75242/FT Submitted 25 Aug 2010 50 yards away

  Details of facing materials, window reveals, means of disabled access, vehicular access, provision for cyclists, protection from noise, external lighting, living roof, refuse storage, screening to high-level terraces, proposed signage, improvements to surfacing and lighting in alleyway between 27 & 29 Dartmouth Road, delivery & servicing plan and waste management plan, submitted in compliance with Conditions (1), (5), (6), (7), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19) & (20) of the planning permission dated the 19 March 2010, for the change of use of the existing buildings at Phoenix Works, Bird in Hand Passage SE23 from 14 residential units, 10 live/work units and 2 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business) to create a revised mixed use scheme comprising 5 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business), 3 one bedroom, 4 two bedroom, 6 three bedroom, 7 four bedroom self-contained flats, 2 two bedroom, 1 three bedroom, 1 four bedroom, self-contained maisonettes and 2 three storey, four bedroom houses, plus the construction of a single storey extension at second floor level on the west section of the building (to the rear of 25-33 Dartmouth Road) and the construction of a three-storey infill extension at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels over an archway, at the eastern end of Bird in the Hand Passage, abutting Bird in the Hand Mews.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW

  DC/10/74691/FT Submitted 25 Jun 2010 50 yards away

  Details of the site contamination submitted in compliance with Condition (4) of planning permission dated 19 March 2010 (DC/09/73111) for the change of use of the existing buildings at Phoenix Works, Bird in the Hand Passage, SE23 from 14 residential units, 10 live/work units and 2 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business) to create a revised mixed use scheme comprising 5 commercial units (Use Class B1 Business), 3 one bedroom, 4 two bedroom, 6 three bedroom, 7 four bedroom self-contained flats, 2 two bedroom, 1 three bedroom, 1 four bedroom self-contained maisonettes and 2 three storey, four bedroom houses plus the construction of a single storey extension at second floor level on the west section of the building (to the rear of 25-33 Dartmouth Road) and the construction of a three-storey infill extension at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels over an archway, at the eastern end of Bird in the Hand Passage, abutting Bird in the Hand Mews.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/145177 Awaiting decision

  162 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EE

  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 hip-to-gable extension and rear dormer at 162 Chudleigh Road, SE4 1EE.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/145149 Awaiting decision

  288 GROVE STREET, LONDON, SE8 3RF

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish that the lawful use of 288 Grove Street, SE8, as a self-contained residential dwelling (Use Class C3).

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/143983 Granted

  1 SANDROCK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TS

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate existing submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish that the lawful use of 1 Sandrock Road, SE13, is as a small house in multiple occupation for no more than six residents.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144507 Granted

  46 WOOLSTONE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2SG

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the demolition of the existing conservatory, the construction of a single-storey rear extension, and the replacement of rear and side elevation windows and doors at 46 Woolstone Road, SE23.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144512 Granted

  2 HAFTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1LP

  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 hip-to-gable and rear roof extension with the insertion of two front rooflights at 2 Hafton Road, SE6

  Received 24 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Lawful development