Planning application
DC/26/142942
7 HEREFORD GARDENS, LONGHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LU
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 with a depth of 5m from a maximum height of 3.2m and an eaves height of 3m at 7 Hereford Gardens, SE13.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/142942
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Lewisham
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10 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
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.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/26/143720 Granted
7 HEREFORD GARDENS, LONGHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LU
The construction of a single storey rear extension, alterations to rear elevation and all associated works at 7 Hereford Gardens, Longhurst Road SE13.
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DC/26/143685 Granted
7 HEREFORD GARDENS, LONGHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B ,C and G of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of hip-to-gable and rear dormer roof extensions, demolition of chimney and installation of front rooflights at 7 Hereford Gardens, Longhurst Road, SE13.
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DC/19/114159 Granted
19 HEREFORD GARDENS, LONGHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LU
Householder Prior Approval Application in respect of the construction of a single storey rear extension to 19 Hereford Gardens, Longhurst Garden, SE13. The proposal would extend 5m from the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, have a maximum height of 3.6m and an eaves height of 2.8m.
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DC/26/143357 Granted
1 HEREFORD GARDENS, LONGHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LU
Construction of a single-storey rear extension at 1 Hereford Gardens, Longhurst Road, SE13.
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DC/26/143694 Granted
LOWER FLAT, 258 LEAHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LT
The installation of a window in place of existing rear door, remove side kitchen window and relocate kitchen door on side elevation at Ground Floor Flat, 258 Leahurst Road SE13.
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DC/26/144332 Awaiting decision
136 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 8LR
Construction of a single-storey rear extension at 136 Manor Lane, SE12
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DC/26/144818 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144819 Awaiting decision
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DC/26/144763 Awaiting decision
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Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first and second floors from Use Class E into two self contained flats at 21-23 Dartmouth Road, SE23.
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DC/26/144736 Awaiting decision
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Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single storey side infill extension with a depth of 6.0m, a maximum height of 3.3m and an eaves height of 2.4m at 27 Ackroyd Road SE23.
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DC/26/144758 Awaiting decision
179 CRANSTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2EZ
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Paragraph A.4 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 3.3m, an eaves height of 3m, and a maximum height of 3.3m to 179 Cranston Road, SE23.