DC/26/142818

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 29 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• DC/20/115632 Refused

  LORD PALMERSTON, 81 CHILDERS STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JR

  Non-material Amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) of the planning permission (DC/18/107475) dated 20th November 2018 as amended by non-material amendment dated 30th July 2019 for the construction of a mansard roof extension and a four storey rear extension, the retention of the existing public house and the creation of six 2 bedroom self-contained dwellings with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and outdoor amenity space at Lord Palmerston 81 Childers Street SE8- in order to amend the windows in the south west elevation at first, second and third floor levels to accommodate the kitchen units.

  7 Feb 2020 37m away Amendments
• DC/20/115576 Granted

  LORD PALMERSTON, 81 CHILDERS STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JR

  Details submitted in compliance with Conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), 4B (Sound Insulation) and 5A (Sound Insulation) of planning permission (DC/18/107475) dated 20 November 2018 for the construction of a mansard roof extension and a four storey rear extension, the retention of the existing public house and the creation of six 2 bedroom self-contained dwellings with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and outdoor amenity space at Lord Palmerston 81 Childers Street SE8.

  3 Feb 2020 37m away Full applications
• DC/19/114750 Refused

  ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Change of use from offices at the ground floor (Use Class B1(a)) to 8 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) together with alterations to ground floor layout and the construction of two additional storeys to provide 6 x one-bedroom and 3 x two-bedrooom self-contained flats at Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14.

  21 Nov 2019 53m away Full applications
• DC/19/114296 Granted

  ASTRA HOUSE, 23-25 ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Prior Approval for the change of use of Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14 from Office Use (Class B1a) to residential (Class C3) to create 33 x 1bedroom residential units, pursuant to Class O, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

  10 Oct 2019 53m away Prior approval
• DC/19/114466 Granted

  ARKLOW TRADING ESTATE, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 23 (d) - Living roofs of hybrid planning application ref DC/15/93101 dated 3 October 2016 (as amended by DC/16/098644) for the redevelopment of Arklow Trading Estate, Arklow Road, SE14 and land at Rolt Street, SE8 comprising: DETAILED planning permission for demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed use development in buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys comprising 258 residential dwellings (Class C3), 2,794 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), energy centre, disabled vehicle and cycle parking, landscaping, access and associated works; and OUTLINE planning permission for the erection of a building of up to 22 storeys comprising up to 58 dwellings, 75 sqm commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2), new pedestrian access from Rolt Street, landscaping and public realm (appearance and landscaping reserved).

  30 Oct 2019 53m away Full applications
• DC/26/143849 Withdrawn

  230 231 232 & 233, ARKLOW ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6EB

  Change of use of railway arches 230?233 at Arklow Road, SE14, into flexible Class E(g) and Class B8 uses, together with the infilling of the arches to create three commercial units, construction of a rear steel-framed lean-to extension, and associated works including resurfacing of yard areas, provision of cycle and bin storage within Arch 230, boundary fencing and gates, external lighting, and alterations to access from Arklow Road. (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/143850)

  28 Apr 2026 53m away Full applications

• DC/26/144205 Granted

  350 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NR

  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, a rear dormer extension, and the installation of two roof lights on the front elevation at 350 Downham Way, BR1

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/143757 Granted

  74 FARMFIELD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4NG

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 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 hip-to-gable roof conversion, construction of a rear roof extension and installation of front rooflights at 74 Farmfield Road, BR1.

  21 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144149 Granted

  11 AMERSHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6QQ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the continued use of one front and three rear roof terraces and alterations to the front and rear elevations at 11 Amersham Road, SE14.

  27 May 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144811 Awaiting decision

  26 ENTERPRIZE WAY, LONDON, SE8 3PJ

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, B, C and D of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single-storey rear extension, replacement of windows, rear dormer extension, a new rooflight and alterations to the front porch at 26 Enterprize Way.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/144128 Refused

  11 WELLMEADOW ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SY

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, 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 loft conversion with a rear roof dormer, raising of the parapet walls and three front slope rooflights at 11 Wellmeadow Road, SE13.

  26 May 2026 Lawful development