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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 dates4,915Searchable applications
476Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,632 approved or refused records
724Refused applications
2,908 approved · 724 refused · 220 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Decided26/00186/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (Water Network) of planning permission 20/03257/FUL (Demolition of all existing buildings and the comprehensive redevelopment of the Geoffrey Close Estate comprising the erection of 6 residential buildings ranging from 5 to 13 storeys providing 441 residential dwellings including affordable housing (Use Class C3), associated community facilities, including; a residents community centre and residents only gym, landscaping and public realm works, including private and communal amenity space, car and cycle parking including visitors cycle parking, and associated infrastructure works) granted on 20.12.2021.
Geoffrey Close Estate, Off Flaxman Road, Camberwell London
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Withdrawn26/00187/FUL
Replacement of existing first floor bay window with a box frame window and installation of metal balustrade and associated alterations to the rear fenestration - Flat 2.
39 The Chase London SW4 0NP
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00188/DET
Partial Approval of details pursuant to condition 8 (archaeological written scheme of investigation)(Phase 0 only) of planning permission ref: 22/01206/EIAFUL (Demolition of the majority of existing buildings on Plots A, B, C & D including Canterbury House, Stangate House, 10 Royal Street and 20 Carlisle Lane; part retention of existing buildings on Plot E and change of use and refurbishment of the railway arches (Plot F); comprehensive phased redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed use development of buildings 12-16 storeys in height containing commercial floorspace (including lab enabled floorspace), residential, and flexible, retail, community and office floorspace; enhanced public realm and pedestrian routes; re-location of listed sculpture.) Granted on 20.12.2023
Royal Street Site, South Bank London SE1 7LW
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00189/OBS
Observations on an application for a licence under Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 in relation to the reinstatement of Lack's Dock Slipway (ref. MLA/2025/00597)
Lacks Dock Albert Embankment London
Received 16 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00190/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to amalgamation of the existing two flats (Use Class C3) into one self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3).
74 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8HY
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00191/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Construction Environment Management Plan) of planning permission ref : 20/04481/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 3 storey building plus setback roof level to provide a 297sqm floorspace of commercial unit (Use Class E) at ground floor level and 14 residential units (Use Class C3) at first, second and third floor levels comprising 2 x studio, 4 x 1 bed, 6 x 2 bed and 2 x 3 bed units, together with the provision of bin and cycle storage) granted on 31/03/2023.
1 -�9 Southville London SW8 2PR
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00192/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (external construction detailing and materials) and 7 ('Secured by Design Standards') of planning permission ref: 25/01720/FUL (Replacement of a section of existing shopfront glazing and cill to the north elevation with a glazed sliding door, together with the installation of a threshold access ramp.) Granted on 04.09.2025
1 - 5 Wandsworth Road London SW8 2LN
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00193/LDCP
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension and the installation of a side French door unit.
88 Auckland Hill London Lambeth SE27 9QQ
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Withdrawn26/00194/NMC
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 24/02107/FUL (Demolition of the buildings and redevelopment of the site, involving the erection of 4 storey building to provide commercial unit at ground floor and 7 residential units on the upper floors, together with the provision of cycle and refuse stores, plus ASHP and commercial A/C units at roof top) granted on 07.01.2026.Amendment sought :1. Building Height Adjustment2. Separate Residential Cycle Store Door Removed3. Column to Glazing4. Removal of Window5. Window Cill Level Raised6. Opening Section of Window Made Full Height7. Amendment to Plant Room and Commercial Bin/Bike Store Doors8. Amendment to Window and Door Locations9. Coping Finishes10. Wall Alignment11. Workshop & Plant Room Swapped12. Removal of Rooflight to the South East Corner13. Removal of Rooflight to the North East Corner.
3 Carpenter's Place London Lambeth SW4 7TD
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00195/FUL
Alterations to the ground floor side elevation fenestration involving replacement of the existing windows and door opening with new aluminium framed windows and bi-fold doors.
75A Hambalt Road London SW4 9EQ
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00196/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to 6 people (Use Class C4), together with the provision of bin stores and cycle storage to the rear of the property.
208 Gipsy Road London SE27 9RB
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00197/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Bromley with respect to the application to operate car boot/sales events at Crystal Palace coach park on Wednesdays only between 7am-1pm (continuation of application ref: 22/02326/FULL1).Location: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Anerley, London, SE19 2GAReference: 25/04864/FPA
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Bromley
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00198/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor side extension.
38 Heath Road London Lambeth SW8 3BN
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00199/FUL
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension.
82 Barrow Road London SW16 5PG
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00200/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, including the removal of the shed.
122 Gauden Road London Lambeth SW4 6LU
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00201/FUL
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding within the rear garden (Flat 2).
93 Lewin Road London SW16 6JX
Received 22 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00202/FUL
Replacement of the existing wooden fence, spanning the front of three adjacent properties (58, 60 and 62 Knatchbull Road), with 120cm high Victorian style, black wrought iron railings set in a stone plinth.
58, 60 & 62 Knatchbull Road London SE5 9QY
Received 21 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00203/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of City of London with respect to the installation of a single storey retractable pavilion over the roof terrace on Level 7 at 10 Godliman Street London EC4V 5AJ REF; 25/01580/FULL
Adjoining Borough Observations Within The Corporation Of London
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00204/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension. Erection of 2 x box dormer roof extensions to existing roof.
90 Park Hill London SW4 9PB
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00206/PIP
Permission in principle for the erection of a maximum and minimum of one dwelling.
1A Woodland Road London SE19 1NS
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00207/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 26 (Stage 1 written scheme of investigation) for planning permission 24/03414/VOC (Variation of Conditions 2 and 36 (approved drawings and car parking) of planning permission 21/02475/FUL (Partial demolition of existing hotel building and construction of an interconnected 14 storey building (plus basement) as well as part one, six and seven storey rear extensions, and single storey roof extension to existing building, to provide hotel accommodation (with ancillary restaurant, bar, caf�, gym and meeting space), and other associated works granted on 28.10.2022 as amended by 25/00569/NMC granted on 02.04.2025.) granted on 27.05.2025.
54 Kennington Road London SE1 7BJ
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00208/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 9(Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 18/02962/RG3 (A new pedestrian access to the West Norwood Cemetery from Robson Road involving the formation of a new opening within the existing boundary wall in the northeast corner of the cemetery. Alterations within the cemetery including the formation of steps, ramp and a new terrace and, repairs to the existing wall. Removal of the existing service enclosure and prefabricated structures containing stores and a toilet. Removal of the east wing of prefabricated structure with associated alterations to the remaining part of the structure) granted on 21.01.2019.
Norwood Cemetery Norwood High Street London SE27 9JU
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Decided26/00209/ADV
Display of 1x internally illuminated double-sided projecting sign.
Arch 179 Hercules Road London SE1 7LD
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Unknown26/00210/TCA
Back Garden:T1 Ash. Fell to ground level.
128 Amesbury Avenue London SW2 3AB
Received 23 Jan 2026
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What these statistics cover
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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