Astor Holdings · Borough Intelligence
Lewisham
237 applications in the last 12 months · Analysis updated 07 Jun 2026 · Low confidence
Grade –
237 apps (12 mo)
Astor analyst's read
Lewisham — 58 Article 4 directions in our records (1 HMO-specific); 230 applications/yr signals moderate activity volume.
Profile
South-east London suburban borough with mixed Victorian and post-war housing stock, moderate density, family-oriented character.
Planning
58 active Article 4 directions in our records create substantial regulatory footprint; verify HMO-specific coverage with council, as our sync may be incomplete.
Deal angle
Bridging/HMO play requires careful Article 4 mapping — significant regulatory presence (58 directions) suggests material restrictions on certain property types; insufficient approval data for confident conversion read.
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58 Article 4 directions recorded for Lewisham, but their polygon geometry isn't published on planning.data.gov.uk yet — the directions below are real (sourced from the metadata feed) and only the map overlay is empty. Coverage will fill in as the LPA uploads boundary data.
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Investment Grade
A: select with confidence · B: selectable with discipline · C: case-by-case · D: avoid unless exceptional
Insufficient data for lewisham (208 apps, 50 decided).
86%
Approval Rate · 12-mo trend
5.6w
Avg Decision
237
Apps (12 mo)
Council Profile
Planning stance
Unknown — insufficient data
Decision speed
Unknown
Article 4 directions (planning.data.gov.uk)
58 directions recorded — HMO restrictions apply.
Full breakdown ↓
Investment Assessment
HMO viability
Unknown — see Article 4 status
— Article 4 restrictions apply, see below ↓
Commercial conversion
Unknown
Timing outlook by type
Householder
Data unavailable
Change of use
Data unavailable
Major development
Data unavailable
Prior approval
Data unavailable
Application types breakdown
| Type | Count | Decided | Approval | Avg weeks | Risk | Investor notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 94 | 12 | 100% | 3.4 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Residential Extension / Householder | 48 | 8 | 75% | 3.2 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Tree Works | 20 | 16 | 94% | 4.8 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Commercial / Retail / Food & Beverage | 14 | 6 | 100% | 10.1 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Change of Use | 9 | 1 | 0% | 21.7 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Prior Approval / Permitted Development | 7 | 3 | 67% | 10.2 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| HMO / House in Multiple Occupation | 4 | 1 | 0% | 9.0 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Listed Building / Heritage | 3 | 1 | 0% | 9.3 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Advertisement / Signage | 3 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Telecommunications | 2 | 1 | 100% | 4.0 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| New Build Commercial / Industrial | 2 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| New Build Residential | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25.4 | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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| Lawful Development Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0% | — | unknown |
Insufficient data for AI assessment.
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Analyst notes & data quality
Run after more applications have been scraped and decided.
Article 4 Directions planning.data.gov.uk
HMO conversion (C3→C4)
Requires full planning permission — permitted development rights removed.
HMO Restrictions
(1)
Check the direction document to confirm the geographic extent.
Article 4 (HMO) — Lewisham HMO since 2012
HMO Conversion (C3→C4)
Converting a family home (C3) to a small HMO of up to 6 people (C4) requires full planning permission — permitted development rights have been removed.
Relevant to: lender, developer, investor
Change of Use / PDR
(33)
These 33 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.
Bellingham Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Blackheath District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Brockley Cross Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Brockley Rise Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Burnt Ash Hill Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Catford Major Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Chinbrook Road and Marvels Lane Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Crofton Park Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Deptford District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Downham District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Downham Way Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Evelyn Street Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Evelyn Street Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Forest Hill District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Grove Park Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Hither Green Lane Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Honor Oak & Brockley Rise Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Kirkdale Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Ladywell Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Lee Green District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Lee Station Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Lewisham Major Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Lewisham Way Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
New Cross District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
New Cross Road Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Perry Hill Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Perry Vale Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Sangley Road and Sandhurst Road Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Southend Lane Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Stanstead Road Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Staplehurst Road Local Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Sydenham District Centre
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Verdent Lane Parade
Shopping Parade / Local Centre — Class E Conversion
This Article 4 direction removes the Class MA permitted development right within this local shopping centre or parade. Converting commercial premises (Class E: shops, cafés, offices) to residential (C3) requires full planning permission — you cannot use the fast-track Prior Approval route here.
Relevant to: developer, investor
Commercial & Employment Zones
(24)
Apollo Business Centre LSIS
Arklow Road MEL
Blackheath Hill LSIS
Bromley Road SIL
Childers Street East MEL
Childers Street West LSIS
Clyde Vale LSIS
Convoys Wharf MEL
Endwell Road LSIS
Evelyn Court LSIS
Grinstead Road MEL
Lower Creekside LSIS
Mahlam Road LSIS
Oxestalls Road MEL
Perry Vale LSIS
Plough Way MEL
Stanton Square LSIS
Sun and Kent Wharf MEL
Surrey Canal SIL
Surrey Canal Triangle MEL
Thanet Wharf MEL
Trundleys Road LSIS
Willow Way LSIS
Worsley Bridge Road LSIS
ASTOR UNDERWRITING UNIT // LEWISHAM // DATA SYNC: ACTIVE // PORTAL: VERIFIED
// ANALYSIS: 07 JUN 2026