Use for which a certificate of lawful use or development is sought is a C3 use as a dwelling house by passage of time
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Borough Success Rate
In London Borough of Lewisham, approx 32.7% of Householder developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 431 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Howell M
Archive Data: 37 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Householder developments)
35.1%
↓ Strict
National Average (Householder developments)
35.3%
Inspector's Analysis
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 20 January 2026
by M. P. Howell BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 9 February 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/C5690/X/25/3371389
Ground Floor, Unit D, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, Lewisham, London SE4 2FN
• The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Cou…