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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 dates4,618Searchable applications
469Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,374 approved or refused records
679Refused applications
2,695 approved · 679 refused · 212 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- Decided25/03636/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 11 (BREEAM) of Planning Permission Ref: 17/04180/FUL (Erection of a 5-storey extension above the service yard area to provide an additional 35 bedrooms for the existing hotel (Class C1)) and other associated works.) Granted on 21.12.2018
157 Waterloo Road London SE1 8XA
Received 22 Nov 2025 - Unknown25/03637/TCA
Front Green:T1 Horse Chestnut: Crown reduce and crown thin by up to 30 percent.T2 Plum: Crown reduce and crown thin by up to 30 percent.
35 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2JY
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03638/FUL
Erection of a single storey, ground floor rear extension, alteration to the fenestration along with alterations to the roof of the existing conservatory extension and the rebuilding of the existing garage on the site.
4 St Julian's Close London SW16 2RY
Received 23 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03639/FUL
Replacement of existing windows on the rear elevation to Flat 3.
37 Carson Road London SE21 8HT
Received 23 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03640/FUL
Installation of an internal partition wall to create two units.
Granville Arcade Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8PR
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03641/FUL
Replacement of Existing Sash and Casement Timber Windows and Timber Doors With Double-Glazed Timber Units Matching Existing Profiles.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 25/03641/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/03711/LB)
16 Denny Street London SE11 4UX
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03643/DET
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 20a (contamination) of planning permission 23/01057/FUL (Erection of a 7-storey residential scheme comprising of 76 social rent units and Class E(g)(iii) floorspace at ground floor with associated refuse, cycle storage and landscaping scheme) granted on 24.05.2024.
Land On The Corner Of Avenue Park Road Thurlow Park Road London
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Unknown25/03644/TCA
Front Garden:T1 Lime repollard to previous points reason contain development and limit shade and debris.T2 Lime remove 2 to 3 outer stems to narrow profile and repollard remainder by up to 3m reason contain development and limit shade and debris.Rear Garden:T3 Sycamore crown reduce by up to 3m reason contain development and limit shade and debris.Side of Property:T4 Sycamore crown reduce by up to 2m reason contain development and limit shade and debris.
37 Rydal Road London SW16 1QF
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03645/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 24/04003/FUL (Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of all structures associated with the petrol filling station, and development of two linked towers, in addition to basement levels, consisting of student accommodation with associated amenity space (Use Class Sui Generis) together with cafe and flexible incubator (Use Class E) / cultural space (Use Class Sui Generis), with provision of associated cycle parking, access and other associated works; and the retention, refurbishment and vertical extension to Vintage House (Use Class E) and other associated works, on a phased basis) granted on 21.11.2025.
36-46 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TL
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03647/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 6 (record photographs) of Listed Building Consent ref. 22/04473/LB (Redevelopment of the site involving the erection of three storey plus mansard building with roof top amenity space abutting the Grade II Listed Church Of St Anselm to provide a new church hall (Use Class F1/F2), including kitchen and ancillary spaces at ground floor and 9 residential units (Use Class C3) on the upper floors with communal roof terrace, together with the provision of cycle and refuse store and associated landscaping.), granted on 10.11.2025.
Havilland House And The Church Of St Anselm, 13 Sancroft Street London SE11 5UG
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03648/ADV
Display of 2 x 48 sheet gable mounted LED illuminated advertising display units, measuring 6.4m in width x 3.4m in height and comprising pressed metal frames and sealed LED screens.
121 - 127 Streatham High Road London SW16 1HJ
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03649/FUL
Erection of rear extensions at ground, first and second floor levels; creation of a new basement level; erection of an additional front dormer and a lift-overrun at main roof level.
11 Tooting Bec Gardens London Lambeth SW16 1QY
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03650/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission �24/02358/VOC (Variation of conditions 2, 13, 14 and 15 of planning permission ref: 15/03470/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref:14/02756/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to provide office (B1) accommodation at lower levels, 34 residential units on upper levels, together with ancillary residential accommodation, car and cycle parking and refuse storage)). Granted 12 December 2024.
Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London Lambeth SE1 7SP
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03651/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Schedule of all materials), 14 (Soft landscaping and tree planting) and part discharge condition 19 (Part A - Rainwater harvesting) of planning permission ref : 23/02907/FUL (Demolition of existing garages and erection of a 2 storey building with basement providing 2 residential units with associated landscaping works and provision of refuse and cycle storage) granted on 05.08.2024.
Garages Adjacent To 28 And Rear Of 30 And 32 Hillyard Street London
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03652/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension, the enlargement and replacement of a rear door unit for French doors, the installation of a rear fanlight with double glazed, new garden with terrace and landscaping works.
24 Plato Road London Lambeth SW2 5UR
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03653/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear and side infill (wrap around) extension.
56 Archbishop's Place London Lambeth SW2 2AJ
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03654/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 15 (noise and vibration assessment) of planning permission ref 18/05103/FUL (Change of use of the existing vacant building from light industrial (Use Class B1(c)) to provide 8 residential units (Use Class C3) comprising of 1x1 bed, 4x2 bed and 3x3 bed units and the construction of a 3 bedroom, 2 storey end of terrace dwelling; the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension and alterations to the existing building along with the provision of cycle/recycling storage and other associated works. (This application is a departure from Policy ED2 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2015))) Granted on 18.08.2021.
St Johns Hall Eardley Road London Lambeth SW16 5TG
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Withdrawn25/03655/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (Operating Hours) of planning permission 24/02274/FUL (Alterations to existing shopfronts of nos. 71 and 72 Clapham Common South Side, with the erection of a rear extractor duct and installation of external seating area) granted on 11.04.2025.Variation sought: to extend the permitted operating hours of the restaurant from 21:30 to 23:00 daily.
71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Withdrawn25/03656/VOC
Variation of Conditions 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/02274/FUL (Alterations to existing shopfronts of nos. 71 and 72 Clapham Common South Side, with the erection of a rear extractor duct and installation of external seating area) granted 11.04.2025.Variation sought:Amendments to the approved scheme, including updates to the outdoor seating layout, the red line of the location plan, boundary treatments, and extraction layout.
71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03657/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Fume Extraction and Filtration) of planning permission 24/02274/FUL (Alterations to existing shopfronts of nos. 71 and 72 Clapham Common South Side, with the erection of a rear extractor duct and installation of external seating area) granted on 11.04.2025.
71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03658/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Bromley with respect to 'Conservation Area Consent for the demolition of green keepers Compound' Ref: 25/04674/DEMLocation: CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE, LEDRINGTON ROAD, ANERLEY, LONDON, SE19 2GA
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Bromley
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Withdrawn25/03659/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 23/01731/FUL (Installation of a new door to provide access to the upper floor residential units. Replacement of the existing shopfront with new heritage style timber shopfront and the replacement of existing single glazed timber frame sash windows with double glazed timber frame sash windows to the front and rear elevations. Amalgamation of the existing retail units at ground floor level, and internal alterations to the upper floor flats to provide a second bedroom in the first floor rear unit) granted on 19.09.2023.Amendment sought: Increasing height of rear roof parapet only by 400mm to accommodate new roof
286 Brixton Road London SW9 6AG
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03660/FUL
Replacement of the ground floor rear timber patio doors with crittall patio doors and the replacement of the hard landscaping in the rear garden.
25 Criffel Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4AY
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Decided25/03662/FUL
Replacement of all windows and one rear door with timber double glazed sliding sash to front and PVCu double glazed casement and sliding sash to rear.
40 Leander Road London Lambeth SW2 2LH
Received 25 Nov 2025
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