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Decided DC/25/138864
Council
Lewisham 5.8/10
Date received
30 Jan 2025
Date validated
6 Feb 2025
Postcode
SE4 1UU

Description

Construction of a single storey building comprising double garage/workspace with bin storage and ... Data via plota.co.uk

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Associated applications 4

Site constraints 9

7 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: 170-184, Lewisham Way Se14, Grade II, the postcode pin is inside its outline · 7 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Brockley conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
2 Article 4 directions
Brockley Conservation Area · Small HMO Northern Extension. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Air quality management area: Lewisham AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
National infrastructure project about 581 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is about 581 m from the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, about 1201 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Lewisham built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 5 (very good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 1 November 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI), Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Other new applications on this street

18 Aug 2026Approved

BASEMENT FLAT, 184 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

T1 - Sycamore - crown reduce 14m in height. Reduce height by 6m from 14m to 8m, ...

DC/26/145096
28 Jul 2026Approved

LAND TO THE REAR OF, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

REAR: THREE Sycamore (G001) (T3,T4,T5 - see ref DC/25/138864)(approx.ht.10m) FEL...

DC/26/144872
25 Sept 2026Pending

FLAT 15, LEIGH COURT, 213 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY

Schedule 1 application for the installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed wi...

DC/26/145312
4 Sept 2026Refused

225A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY

Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB of the Town a...

DC/26/145298

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26 Oct 2026Pending

33 STRICKLAND STREET, LONDON, SE8 4JB

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14 Oct 2026Pending

20 UNDERCLIFF ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TT

Schedule 1 application for installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed window...

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12 DARLING ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YQ

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14 Oct 2026Pending

23A MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1PE

FRONT: TWO Conifer (T1& T2)(ht.13m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 13m to 11m, R...

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Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Withdrawn
Construction of a single storey building comprising workspaces/studios (Use Class E (g) (…
DC/23/132806
2022 Withdrawn
REAR: FOUR Sycamore (TG3)(ht.11.3m) FELL. Reason: the roots are on raised rubble, potenti…
DC/22/129210
2022 Approved
REAR: Group of 4 Sycamore (TG1)(ht.13m,r.3m) FELL. Reason: the trees are on raised rubble…
DC/22/128485
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
166 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
An application for planning permission for the enlargement of a lower ground floor window…
DC/25/141945
2025 Approved
166 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
An application for listed building consent for internal and external alterations for the…
DC/25/141946
2025 Approved
1 RAY BELL COURT, WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PS
FRONT (behind garden fence): One unidentified tree (T1) (ht.7-8m) CROWN THIN by 30%. REAS…
DC/25/142188
2025 Approved
3 RAY BELL COURT, WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PS
Demolition of the existing single storey rear addition and construction of replacement si…
DC/25/139560
2024 Approved
168 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
REAR: ONE Walnut (T1)(ht. 16m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m from 16m to 12m, LATERALS by 2m…
DC/24/137821
2024 Approved
203 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/24/136541
2024 Approved
GARDEN FLAT, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Installation of replacement window to the rear elevation at Garden Flat, 162 Lewisham Way…
DC/24/135505
2024 Approved
3 RAY BELL COURT, WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PS
ONE Silver Birch tree (T1)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11m to 9m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD…
DC/24/136194
2024 Approved
GARDEN FLAT, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a replacement timber sash window in the r…
DC/24/135425
2023 Approved
158A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
FRONT: ONE Ash tree (T1) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m to clear building line by…
DC/23/134150
2023 Approved
1 FRIENDLY STREET AND 233-235 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
Demolition of the existing workshop and storage building and the construction of a two st…
DC/23/131398
2022 Approved
173 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY
Construction of basement to the existing ground floor commercial unit at 173 Lewisham Way…
DC/22/129531
2022 Approved
160B LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Installation of replacement timber box sash windows at the rear of the property at 160B L…
DC/22/129052
2022 Withdrawn
160B LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement timber box sash windows at th…
DC/22/129053
2022 Approved
160B LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent for the installation of replacement timber box sash windows at th…
DC/22/125383
2021 Approved
BASEMENT FLAT, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.11m) FELL to ground level REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.4m) FELL…
DC/21/123749
2021 Approved
1 RAY BELL COURT, WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PS
REAR: ONE False Acacia (T1,ht.10m) FELL. Reason: too large and close to property, causing…
DC/21/120431
2020 Approved
TOP FLAT, 182 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent in respect of internal alterations to create a new bedroom and th…
DC/20/119301
2019 Approved
GARDEN FLAT, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of a window with French doors, removal of doo…
DC/19/114504
2019 Approved
GARDEN FLAT, 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Replacement of a window with French doors, removal of door and installation of window and…
DC/19/114822
2016 Withdrawn
FLAT ABOVE 187 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
The construction of replacement first floor rear extension and extensions to the front an…
DC/16/096924
2016 Approved
TOP FLAT, 182 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
The installation of replacement slim double glazing to the existing sash windows to front…
DC/16/096129
2016 Approved
TOP FLAT, 182 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Listed Building Consent in respect of internal alterations to remove the small corridor a…
DC/16/095914
2016 Refused
237 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
The sub-division and change of use of the basement and ground floor at 237 Lewisham Way S…
DC/16/096608
2016 Approved
175 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
The construction of an extension at first floor level to the rear of Upper Flat, 175 Lewi…
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Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#111 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lewisham ranks #127 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lewisham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #192 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #127 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #58 of 296
65%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
57%
Change of use approved
67 decided
1,303
Total decisions
207 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings