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Lewisham · Planning appeal · 2026-07-29

20 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, London SE6 3BX

Appeal dismissedthe council was upheld
Originating application

Lewisham refused this application; the applicant appealed to the Planning Inspectorate. Lewisham decisions →

From the decision letter

Appeal Decision Site visit made on 17 July 2026 by John Whalley an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 29 July 2026 Appeal ref: APP/C5690/X/25/3375719 20 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, London SE6 3BX • The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, (the Act), as amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 against a refusal by the London Borough of Lewisham Council to grant a certificate of lawful use or development. • The application for a certificate of lawfulness was made by Ms P Issacs on behalf of the Celestial Church of Christ Oasis of Grace, (the Christ Church). The Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development, (LDC), was for: the use of property as a place of worship, (Use Class F1), at 20 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way, London SE6 3BX. • • The application dated 9 August 2025, Council re…

At a glance
OutcomeDismissed
BoroughLewisham
Application
Appeal ref3375719
Decided2026-07-29
The inspector
John Whalley

The Planning Inspectorate inspector who decided this appeal.

From the Planning Inspectorate's published decision letter for appeal 3375719. The originating application reference and site are extracted from the letter. “Winning arguments” are the development-plan policies the inspector cited.