85 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1DZ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/142879 - Full Planning Permission Refused
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

The construction of a roof extension to the rear outrigger roof slopes, together with the change of use from a small house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to an eight-person HMO (Sui Generis) at 85 Brockley Grove SE4. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
25 Feb 2026
✓
Consultation
2 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
22 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Delegated report Officer Report · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision notice Decision · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Planning statement Case Copy Drawings · 25 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF Location & block plan Case Copy Drawings · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing and proposed drawings Case Copy Drawings · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Redacted Application form Application Form · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SE4 1DZ
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Crofton Park
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refused
Decision date
22 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Redwoods Projects

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14105398
Neighbours
2 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/142349
2025 Refused
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/140114
2019 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with Condition 9 (Refuse Storage) and Condition 10 (Cycle…
DC/19/112713
2018 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with Condition 4 (Architectural Details) and Condition 5…
DC/18/108580
2018 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with Condition 6 (Boundary Treatment), Condition 7 (Hard…
DC/18/108680
2018 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with Condition 3 ? Construction Management Plan for the p…
DC/18/107398
2016 Approved
Demolition of a single-storey lean-to shed and the construction of a two bedroom with a s…
DC/16/098953
2016 Withdrawn
Demolition of single-storey lean-to shed and the construction of a three-bedroom, three-s…
DC/16/097064
2016 Withdrawn
The conversion of existing 4-bedroom dwelling into two 2-bedroom maisonettes, together wi…
DC/16/095835
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
79 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/142487
2025 Approved
51A MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/141443
2025 Approved
61 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/141334
2025 Approved
69 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1DZ
Demolition of the existing conservatory and W.C and the construction of a single storey i…
DC/25/140129
2025 Approved
63 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/25/139087
2024 Approved
61 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Construction of a single storey infill and rear extension at 61 Merritt Road SE4.
DC/24/136317
2023 Approved
51 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Construction of single storey wrap-around side and rear extension at 51 Merritt Road SE4.
DC/23/132886
2023 Approved
142 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/23/132671
2023 Approved
67 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
The construction of single storey side infill and rear extension at 67 Darfield Road SE4.
DC/23/131513
2023 Approved
57 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/23/131164
2023 Refused
77 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed submitted under Section 192 of…
DC/23/130290
2022 Approved
LEFT FLAT, 53 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Installation of an air source heat pump in the rear garden of Left Flat, 53 Merritt Road…
DC/22/128522
2022 Approved
108 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/22/128524
2022 Approved
106 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
Construction of a single storey rear extension, raised platform and associated screening…
DC/22/127303
2022 Approved
75 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Construction of a ground floor wrap-around extension and all associated works at 75 Darfi…
DC/22/126631
2022 Approved
LEFT FLAT, 53 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Construction of a side in-fill and rear extension to Left Flat, 53 Merritt Road, SE4.
DC/22/125970
2022 Approved
114 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
Construction of a rear single storey infill extension at 114 Brockley Grove, SE4.
DC/22/125498
2021 Approved
105 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1DZ
Demolition of existing garden shed and construction of a replacement timber outbuilding i…
DC/21/122040
2020 Approved
69 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
The construction of a single storey wrap-around extension to the rear of 69 Darfield Road…
DC/20/118627
2020 Approved
81 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 81 Merritt Road SE4.
DC/20/115868
2016 Approved
120 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
The construction of a single storey infill and rear extension at Ground Floor Flat, 120 B…
DC/16/098319
2016 Approved
67 DARFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1ES
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) in respect of the construction of extensions to…
DC/16/098600
2016 Refused
102 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
The removal of the existing steel staircase at the side of 102 Brockley Grove SE4 and the…
DC/16/097840
2016 Approved
63 MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
The installation of replacement double glazed timber windows and door in the front elevat…
DC/16/097848
2016 Approved
140 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1EB
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) in respect of the construction of a roof extens…
DC/16/096982
Lewisham
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#111 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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