Planning application · Lewisham
DC/26/143364.
14 ROYAL PARADE, LONDON, SE3 0TL
Full / Other Planning at 14 ROYAL PARADE, LONDON, SE3 0TL, received 16 Mar 2026 — refused on 28 May 2026 (delegated, Thomas Simnett).
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Refused
Outcome
28 May 2026
10 wks
Decision time
2 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
8
Documents
8 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Lewisham planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Installation of a replacement shopfront at 14 Royal Parade, SE3, and other associated works.
Reference
DC/26/143364
Type
Full Planning Permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE3 0TL
Ward
Council
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Target date
28 May 2026
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
DC/26/143364
Type
Full Planning Permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE3 0TL
Ward
Council
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Target date
28 May 2026
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Lewisham portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 28 May 2026, delegated decision by Thomas Simnett — 10 weeks from submission (2 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
16 Mar 2026
Application received
2 Apr 2026
Application validated
28 May 2026
Statutory target date
28 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Thomas Simnett
16 Mar 2026
Application received
2 Apr 2026
Application validated
28 May 2026
Statutory target date
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28 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Thomas Simnett
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
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The proposed shopfront alterations, by reason of an incongruous and historically
inappropriate design, including the relocation of the entrance away from the
established recessed arrangement, the introduction of bi-fold windows and a solid
panel, and the absence of traditional detailing, would have an unacceptable impact on
the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area in terms of failing
to respond to the established architectural composition and historic shopfront design
of Royal Parade contrary to paragraph 212 of the National Planning Policy Framework
(2024), Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy HE1, HE3 and QD11 of the
Lewisham Local Plan (2025), and the provisions of the Shopfront Design Guide SPD
(2006).
1
The proposed shopfront alterations, by reason of an incongruous and historically
inappropriate design, including the relocation of the entrance away from the
established recessed arrangement, the introduction of bi-fold windows and a solid
panel, and the absence of traditional detailing, would have an unacceptable impact on
the character and appearance of the Blackheath Conservation Area in terms of failing
to respond to the established architectural composition and historic shopfront design
of Royal Parade contrary to paragraph 212 of the National Planning Policy Framework
(2024), Policy HC1 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy HE1, HE3 and QD11 of the
Lewisham Local Plan (2025), and the provisions of the Shopfront Design Guide SPD
(2006).
Policies cited
HC1HE1HE3QD11NPPF
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
0
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.