REAR OF 2-6, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TJ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/143371 - Commercial to Residential Prior Approval Refused
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

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Application progress

✓
Received
16 Mar 2026
✓
Validated
17 Mar 2026
✓
Consultation
13 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
8 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 8 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Delegated report Officer Report · 8 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision notice Decision · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF Dr.4.se23 Location plan Case Copy Drawings · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF De.04.pr.201 Proposed floor plans Case Copy Drawings · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF De.04.pr.203 Front and rear elevations Case Copy Drawings · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF De.04.pr.sp Proposed block plan Case Copy Drawings · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF De.04.ex.01 Exisitng floor plans Case Copy Drawings · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Redacted Application form Application Form · 17 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Lewisham
Application type
Commercial to Residential Prior Approval
Postcode
SE23 3TJ
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Forest Hill
Case officer
Show
Decision
Refused
Decision date
8 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
AJ Leaseplan Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14716793
Neighbours
13 Apr 2026
Press notice
25 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

29 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/25/142065
2025 Approved
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (Gener…
DC/25/141389
2025 Refused
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (Gener…
DC/25/139642
2016 Refused
Prior Approval for the change of use of the buildings to the rear of 2-4 Devonshire Road…
DC/16/096242
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
6 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/26/142542
2025 Withdrawn
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
FRONT: ONE False Acacia tree (T2) Height: 18m - FELL ONE Sycamore stump (T3) Height: 5m…
DC/25/141880
2025 Withdrawn
7A HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Refurbishment of the existing live/work unit including internal reconfiguration and a cha…
DC/25/141886
2025 Withdrawn
31 CITY WALK APARTMENTS, 31 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2AR
Notification of Premises Licence Application ? Licensing Act 2003 (WARD: Perry Vale)
DC/25/142299
2025 Approved
13C HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Alteration to existing 3-storey building roof profile to create a new fully glazed mansar…
DC/25/141041
2025 Approved
6 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Installation of replacement of windows and doors in the elevations, new railing to rear d…
DC/25/140325
2024 Approved
Flat B, 15 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP
Installation of replacement uPVC windows to the front of Flat B, 15 David's Road, SE23, a…
DC/24/138370
2024 Approved
8 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Replacement windows and doors, balustrade to match the existing with double glazing, cons…
DC/24/137984
2024 Approved
1-3 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP
Alterations and conversion of the existing Flats 1A and 3A on the 1st and 2nd floors into…
DC/24/137858
2024 Approved
18 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Construction of a roof patio with staircase and glass balustrade to the rear roof along w…
DC/24/137016
2024 Withdrawn
45 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
The London Borough of Lewisham (45 Devonshire Road, London SE14 5NQ) Tree Preservation Or…
DC/24/136999
2024 Refused
1-3 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP
Alterations and conversion of the existing Flats 1A and 3A on the 1st and 2nd floors into…
DC/24/136154
2024 Refused
45A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
FRONT: ONE False Acacia (T2)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: to combat structural issues in front s…
DC/24/136469
2024 Approved
6 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Creation of roof garden with access through glazed sliding box, including levelling of ex…
DC/24/135397
2024 Approved
BASEMENT FLAT, 39 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
REAR of 37 Devonshire Road: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht:12m, rs:6.5m): Remove seven limbs overhan…
DC/24/135470
2024 Withdrawn
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
The London Borough of Lewisham (43 Devonshire Road London SE23 3EN) Tree Preservation Ord…
DC/24/135159
2024 Refused
43 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht:c.10m): FELL to ground level; Reason: Property is experiencing su…
DC/24/134607
2023 Approved
FOREST HILL AMBULANCE STATION, 51 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht:2m) CROWN REDUCE to trim spreading tree to shape. Reason: branche…
DC/23/134300
2023 Approved
11 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Demolition of existing building, construction of 3-storey building containing four commer…
DC/23/132355
2023 Approved
6 HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 o…
DC/23/132454
2017 Approved
FOREST HILL RAILWAY STATION, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HB
Notice under Part 8 of the GDPO
DC/17/100626
2016 Approved
W H SMITH LTD, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HD
The display of one non-illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated hanging sign on th…
DC/16/097178
2016 Approved
59 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
Rear Garden - T1 Sycamore(Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce to fence height
DC/16/097272
2016 Refused
9-13 THE FACADE, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HA
The construction of a two storey extension above the existing single-storey commercial bu…
DC/16/096731
2016 Approved
27A DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN
The installation of replacement timber windows to the front, together with the installati…
DC/16/096816
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 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