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London Borough of Lambeth
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Lambeth. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,264Searchable applications
462Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,081 approved or refused records
615Refused applications
2,466 approved · 615 refused · 201 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas65 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas219 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided25/02266/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a small dormer window to side elevation.
21 Elms Road London Lambeth SW4 9ER
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02267/FUL
Change of use from residential (Use Class C3) to a larger house in multiple occupation (HMO) with 5 bedrooms for up to 7 people (Sui Generis), together with the provision of associated cycle and bin storage.
2 Killyon Terrace Killyon Road London SW8 2XP
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Unknown25/02268/TCA
Back Garden: T1 Cherry - Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m, reduce crown radius from 5m to 3m.T2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 8m to clear neighbouring properties.Reason: Routine maintenance to provide light to surrounding gardens.
160 Kennington Road London SE11 6QR
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02269/FUL
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with new timber double glazed windows and doors.
38 Durand Gardens London SW9 0PP
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02270/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension to basement flat.
Basement Flat 37 Rosendale Road London SE21 8DY
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02271/FUL
Replacement of crittall windows and doors with double-glazed uPVC windows and doors.
8-36 (evens) Vining Street London SW9 8QA
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02272/FUL
Replacement of double-glazed crittall windows and doors with double-glazed uPVC windows and doors.
9-45 (odds) Vining Street London SW9 8QA
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Awaiting decision25/02273/VOC
REVISED DRAWINGS RECEIVED: Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), of planning permission 22/01981/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of St Mary's Hall (Use Class F1) to provide community hall (Use Class F2(b)) and a gym (Use Class E(d)) at ground floor level and 9 residential units (Use Class C3) at first and second floor level, including erection of an additional storey, the replacement of the ground floor side extension, plus the provision of refuse and cycle storage, along with other associated works) granted 04.04.2024. Amendments to include: Access to the cycle store being off St Alphonsus Road; Mechanical Plant being relocated to undercroft next to residential fire exit; former cycle store being incorporated into Pilates studio area; A plant unit next to entrance on Great Acre Court; replacement of gym cycle store with a plant area; step free access to the community hall being combined with the fire exit on St Alphonsus Road; Internal alterations to address the level changes and minor associated alterations.
St Marys Hall Great Acre Court London SW4 7BA
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02274/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to a loft extension, involving the erection of a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of three front rooflights.
153 Landor Road London SW9 9JE
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02276/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 24/02199/FUL (Erection of 2 storey side extension) granted on 19.09.2024.Amendment sought: additional windows added, 1 to the rear in En-suite
319B Norwood Road London SE24 9AQ
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Withdrawn25/02277/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/01347/FUL (Erection of a 1st floor rear extension together with the replacement of rear ground floor window and installation of rear 1st floor window) granted 27.06.2025.Original condition states:The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and documentsVariation sought:To provide additional area within the ground floor to the rear to compensate for removed elements
58A Sunnyhill Road London SW16 2UL
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Awaiting decision25/02278/FUL
Conversion of a single dwelling house into 2 self-contained flats, including the erection rear ground floor and roof extensions with the installation of two front roof lights and the provision of refuse and cycle store.
1 Rosedene Avenue London SW16 2LS
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02279/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear dormer extension and the installation of two front rooflights.
1 Rosedene Avenue London SW16 2LS
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02281/FUL
Change of use from HMO to residential to provide 2 x 3 bedroom flats and 1 x 1 bedroom flat, involving the erection of a single storey ground floor rear and rear infill extension. Erection of a rear dormer roof extension with the installation of three front rooflights and the provision of cycle and refuse storage.
47 Victoria Crescent London SE19 1AE
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02282/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Floodlight installation) of planning permission 24/01025/FUL (Replacement of the four existing retractable floodlights around the cricket ground with four fixed LED floodlights in the same locations.) Granted on 13.02.2025
Surrey County Cricket Club Kennington Oval London SE11 5SS
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Withdrawn25/02283/TPO
***************************************** 5 DAY NOTICE *********************************************1 x Maple (T1) - Crown lift to 5m over the flues. Prune back lower growth behind the flues by 2-3m.The flues are for the communal boilers so there is a risk of the trees above catching fire - very urgent. The flues are housed in the external boiler room.
107 Crown Dale London SE19 3BH
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02284/DET
Approval of details to discharge condition 3 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan - CEMP), Condition 5 (Site Investigation and condition) 9 (Materials) of planning permission ref : 23/03662/FUL (Creation of 7 additional residential units across the site, involving the erection of 2 storey extension above the existing flats to the side elevation, a 2 storey infill extension plus basement including lightwells to the rear outrigger of the main building and realignment of garden mews ground floor flats with erection of a first floor extension, and the provision of 4 electric vehicle charging points, additional cycle parking/bin stores, landscaping treatment, along with other associated works to the main building.) Granted on 26.01.2024
177 Abbeville Road London Lambeth SW4 9BH
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02285/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the formation of a vehicular means of access (crossover).
152 Ellison Road London SW16 5DD
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02286/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2 roof lights.
5 South Croxted Road London SE21 8AZ
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Withdrawn25/02287/FUL
Application for Full Planning Permission for the replacement of existing clay roof tiles, along with fibreglass flashings and gutters. Replacement of existing dormer roof windows. Structural repairs to cracked and bulging brickwork on the flank and rear elevations. Repair of water-damaged cement pointing and replacement of damaged bricks. Replacement of all existing windows. Removal of the metal guard rail on the front elevation. Widening of an existing door opening and replacement of the door at the lower ground floor front elevation. Refurbishment and redecoration of existing stucco work on the front elevation. Reduction in the number of drainage fittings and downpipes on the rear elevation. Replacement of retained rainwater and soil water pipes. Demolition of the existing lean-to timber and uPVC extension, along with the outhouse. Lowering of an existing window sill and installation of a new door, external metal staircase, and stucco at the upper ground floor rear elevation.
104 Kennington Road London SE11 6RE
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Withdrawn25/02288/LB
Application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, including the following:External Alterations:Replacement of existing clay roof tiles, along with fibreglass flashings and gutters. Replacement of existing dormer roof windows. Structural repairs to cracked and bulging brickwork on the flank and rear elevations. Repair of water-damaged cement pointing and replacement of damaged bricks. Replacement of all existing windows. Removal of the metal guard rail on the front elevation. Widening of an existing door opening and replacement of the door at the lower ground floor front elevation. Refurbishment and redecoration of existing stucco work on the front elevation. Reduction in the number of drainage fittings and downpipes on the rear elevation. Replacement of retained rainwater and soil water pipes. Demolition of the existing lean-to timber and uPVC extension, along with the outhouse. Lowering of an existing window sill and installation of a new door, external metal staircase, and stucco at the upper ground floor rear elevation.Internal Alterations:Removal of cement screed, ceramic tiles, and linoleum floor coverings at the lower ground floor level. Increase in the height of the handrail on the main staircase and installation of new balusters. Restoration of fireplaces and surrounds. Installation of a new kitchen at upper ground floor level. Replacement of modern sanitaryware in existing bathrooms.(Associated full planning with reference number: 25/02287/FUL received).
104 Kennington Road London SE11 6RE
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Unknown25/02289/TCA
Rear Garden: T1 Tree of Heaven. Fell to ground level.Reason: Size, damage to property, neighbour conflict.Rear Garden: T2 Tree of Heaven. Crown thin and crown reduction by up to 2m.Reason: Excessive shading.
4 St Michael's Road London SW9 0SL
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02290/FUL
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension together with the erection of a rear dormer, and installation of 3x rooflights to the front roofslope.
47 Woodleigh Gardens London SW16 2SX
Received 12 Jul 2025 - Decided25/02291/FUL
Replacement of existing 2x top floor front elevation windows with double glazed timber sash windows - Flat B.
143 Norwood Road London SE24 9AF
Received 13 Jul 2025
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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Lambeth, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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