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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 dates4,894Searchable applications
475Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,614 approved or refused records
721Refused applications
2,893 approved · 721 refused · 219 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Unknown26/00103/TCA
See accompanying site plan.The following trees are not protected by TPO 533 2026:T2 Sycamore. Crown reduce by 30 percent.T3 Sycamore. Crown reduce by 30 percent.T4 Dogwood. Crown reduce by 30 percent.T5 Leylandii Cypress. Crown reduce by 30 percent.The following tree is protected by TPO 533 2026:T1 Lime.For clarity, T1 Lime within this Section 211 notification corresponds to T12 Lime within TPO 533 2026. The Lime within the frontage group is separately identified within the TPO schedule.Proposed works to T1 Lime cannot proceed. Any works to this tree require submission of a formal TPO application and written consent from the Local Planning Authority.
Christ Church Church Of England Church Highland Road London Lambeth SE19 1DP
Received 13 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00104/FUL
Erection of a roof extension with roof lights to create a second floor, together with the replacement of the first floor balcony and windows/door with infill windows and the installation of opaque side windows.
85 Ramillies Close London Lambeth SW2 5DQ
Received 13 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00105/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 8(External Materials) and 31 part A(Secured by Design) of planning permission 24/00822/FUL (Change of use of the Former St Stephen's Church (Use Class F1) (with associated facilities including day nursey uses) to a children's day nursery (Use Class E) including minor external alterations to the building, installation of plant equipment to roof, and the provision of new refuse, cycle and buggy storage and associated playspace and landscaping works) granted on 16.10.2024.
St Stephens Church Of England Church Weir Road London SW12 0NU
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Unknown26/00106/TCA
Tree No. Species Work 6 Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the path only. removing branches under 5cm diameter only.6 Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m.16 Quercus robur (English Oak) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m.21 Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the path only, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.23 Platanus x hispanica (London Plane Lift low canopy to clear site office by 1m.24 Quercus robur (English Oak) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the path only, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.26 Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m.29 Quercus robur (English Oak) Lift low canopy - Prune back a single. Low limb overhanging the benches by To 2.5m, branch attached at approximately 3.5m height and a diameter of 6cm.30 Liquidamber (Sweet Gum) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the path only, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.39 Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the path only, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.42 Quercus robur (English Oak) Lift low canopy - Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1.5m.53 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m.55 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m56 Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1m.74 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Lift low canopy to clear the adjacent hedge by 0.5m.75 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Lift low canopy to clear the adjacent hedge by 0.5m.78 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the playground only, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.82 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Prune to clear lamp/CCTV by 1.5m85 Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) Lift low canopy to 2.5m over the playground and path, removing branches under 5cm diameter only.86 Liquidambar styraci
Jubilee Gardens Belvedere Road London
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00107/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref: 25/00967/FUL (Replacement of front garden concrete floor with paving stones. Installation of lower ground floor window and reinstatement of historic portico columns and piers to front door. Replacement of front and rear windows with double glazed windows. Erection of single storey lower ground floor rear extension.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 25/00967/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/00968/LB)) granted on 21.05.2025
133 Kennington Road London SE11 6SF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00108/FUL
Replacement of entrance door.
59 Amesbury Avenue London SW2 3AE
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Unknown26/00109/TCA
Back Garden:T1 Oak. Reduce new growth back to previous reduction points. Crown reduce by 2m in height and 2m in lateral spread. Retain suitable growth to support crown development. Remove deadwood over 25mm diameter. Thin only where required to maintain balance. Routine crown maintenance.
11 Rydal Road London Lambeth SW16 1QF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00111/FUL
Erection of a rear roof extension and the installation of a front roof light.
27 Greenock Road London Lambeth SW16 5XG
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00112/LDCP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey extension over rear outrigger at second floor level, erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension with rear balcony on top, revisions to the rear fenestration including new rear windows, formation of new access to garden and installation of a rooflight to rear main roof.
188 Stockwell Road London SW9 9TF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00113/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (external materials and privacy screening) of planning permission 23/04151/FUL (Formation of a rear roof terrace with metal balustrades at half floor level between the first and second floors involving raising of the roof pitch of the rear return to create a flat roof and replacement of the existing sash window with a door to provide access to the terrace) granted on 16.02.2024.
8 Liston Road London SW4 0DF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00115/VOC
Variation of Condition 5 (Delivery restrictions) of planning permission 97/00823/FUL (Demolition of existing building to facilitate the erection of a double height building with pitched roof to provide 1049 sq.metres of retail floor space (Class A1) with the provision of 26 car parking bays and a service yard at rear.) Granted on 17.10.1997. Amendment Sought:To allow Lidl to have a single delivery at the store on Sundays and Bank / Public Holidays between 10am and 4pm, using the rear delivery area.
71-73 Lidl Store Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5TN
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Awaiting decision26/00116/P3MA
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial space (Class E) to residential 1 studio flat (Class C3) at basement level.
32 Brixton Road London SW9 6BU
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00117/LDCP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to change of use of the property from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
45 Carnac Street London SE27 9RR
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00118/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (brick sample) & 6 (window and architrave) of planning permission 25/00348/FUL (Erection of a second floor side extension) granted on 24.04.2025.
33 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00119/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (window and architrave) & 5 (brick sample) of planning permission 25/00349/LB (Erection of a second floor side extension) granted on 24.04.2025.
33 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AF
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00120/FUL
Erection of a ground floor single storey side and rear extension (Flat A).
47 Selsdon Road London SE27 0PQ
Received 14 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00121/LDCP
Application for a certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
48 Park Hall Road London Lambeth SE21 8BW
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00122/FUL
Retrospective application for the conversion of a single dwelling into two self contained flats, together with replacement of the rear dormer with a roof extension, and repairs/replacement of slates to rear roof.
28 Amesbury Avenue London Lambeth SW2 3AA
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Unknown26/00123/TPO
Trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 497 (2024) T2 London Plane: Forecourt of 46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LATree Works Description:Crown lift tree to provide clearance of approximately 3 metres above the footway and 5 metres above the carriageway, including clearance from adjacent street lighting.
46 Josephine Avenue London Lambeth SW2 2LA
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00124/FUL
Demolition of existing side return extension and erection of single storey rear side return extension and associated alterations to rear fenestration.
43 Barnwell Road London SW2 1PN
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00125/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Certificate (Proposed) for the Amalgamation of the two existing 2-bedroom flats back into a single 3-bedroom family dwelling.
76 Fawnbrake Avenue London Lambeth SE24 0BZ
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00126/ADV
Installation of 1no set non illuminated fascia lettering and 1no non illuminated projecting sign
3 The Pavement London SW4 0HY
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00128/FUL
Erection of a purpose-built substation enclosure, designed to accommodate electrical switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment.
33-35 Arches 245 To 248 And 824 To 826 Padfield Road London Lambeth SE5 9AA
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00129/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) and 11 (Air Quality and Dust Management Plan) of Planning Permission Ref: 21/04939/FUL (Demolition of Havilland House and the vestry of the Church of St Anselm. Redevelopment of the site involving erection of three storey building with roof top 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 14 Jan 2026
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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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