Planning application
FORMER GARAGES, 1-13 CARSTON CLOSE, LONDON, SE12 8DX
Works: Demolition
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Proposal
Demolition of the existing substation and redevelopment of the Former Garages Site, Carston Close SE12 to provide 5, three-storey residential dwellings (Use Class C3), landscaping, cycle parking, refuse store and all associated works.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/144290
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/144290
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 10 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Lee Green
- Postcode
- SE12 8DX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jun 2026
Received by Lewisham
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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