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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 dates4,424Searchable applications
464Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,220 approved or refused records
636Refused applications
2,584 approved · 636 refused · 206 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Decided25/03100/FUL
Erection of rear outrigger extensions to both properties and the erection of an enlarged rear dormer extension to No. 55.
53 And 55 Rodenhurst Road London SW4 8AE
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03101/LDCP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the creation of a dropped kerb.
222 Woodmansterne Road London SW16 5UA
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03102/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Croydon with respect to: Installation of 1 no. BT Street Hub unit and removal of associated BT payphones.Location: Pavement O/S Lidl , 429 Streatham High Road, Norbury, London, SW16 3PH (25/03099/FUL)
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Croydon
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Awaiting decision25/03103/FUL
Demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment of the site to provide a six-storey building comprising Class E(g)(iii) (industrial processes compatible with a residential area) and/or B8 (storage and distribution) at ground floor with apart lets at first to fifth floor, plus plant at roof level. The scheme also includes, refuse, cycle parking and a substation.
Land And Railway Arches, Salamanca Street London
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03104/FUL
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension (to Flat 1).
223 Valley Road London SW16 2AF
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Awaiting decision25/03106/FUL
External changes to the shopfront, including the refurbishment of the fascia and removal of external shutters.
227 To 231 Brixton Road London SW9 6LW
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03107/FUL
Replacement of the existing single-glazed timber windows and doors at front and rear with double-glazed uPVC windows, uPVC door to rear and timber door to front.
49 Lowden Road London SE24 0BJ
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03108/FUL
Replacement of the existing single-glazed timber windows and doors at the front and rear for double-glazed timber windows at the front, double-glazed uPVC windows at the rear, uPVC door at the rear and timber door at the front.
9 Loughborough Park London SW9 8TP
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03109/FUL
Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear garden (for Flat 1).
223 Valley Road London SW16 2AF
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03111/FUL
Erection of a single storey infill ground floor side extension.
54 Effra Parade London Lambeth SW2 1PR
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03112/FUL
Erection of a single storey resource building.
La Retraite Catholic School For Girls Atkins Road London Lambeth SW12 0AB
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Awaiting decision25/03113/EIAFUL
Phased redevelopment of the site including demolition of all existing buildings and structures to erect up to 7 buildings ranging from three to 69 storeys plus basements for a range of land uses comprising residential (Class C3), purpose built shared living (Sui Generis), purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis), flexible town centre uses/commercial (Class E(a), (b), (d), (e)), community/health uses (Class F2/E(e)), office (Class E(g)) and/or hotel (Class C1), cinema (Sui Generis), soft and hard landscaping, play space, pedestrian and vehicular access, cycle parking, car parking and all other works associated with the development.
Land Bounded By Wandsworth Road, Parry Street, Bondway, Miles Street And Railway Viaduct London SW8
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03114/FUL
Temporary planning permission for a period of 10 years to provide a secure play area within The Crescent.
Land On Headlam Road West Of Bennett House London
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03115/FUL
Proposed erection of the first floor rear extension, installation of new side facing window and new roof lights to no 78 and 80 Hydethorpe Road.
78 And 80 Hydethorpe Road London SW12 0JB
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Withdrawn25/03116/DET
Approval of Details pursuant to condition 21 (Overheating Assessment) for planning appeal ref: APP/N56660/V/22/3306162 planning application 21/02668/FUL (Demolition of all existing buildings and structures for a mixed-use redevelopment comprising offices, cultural spaces and retail uses with associated public realm and landscaping, servicing areas, parking and mechanical plant.This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement (ES) which is available for inspection online with the planning application documents.) dated 06.02.2024
60-72 The London Television Centre Upper Ground London Lambeth SE1 9LT
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03117/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development proposed for the erection of Dormer Window to Rear Roof Slope and the installation of 2 Velux windows to Front Roof Slope.
10 Rosebery Road London Lambeth SW2 4DD
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03118/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 53 (Service Management Plan), 55 (Waste Management Strategy), 56 (Travel Plan), 63 (Access Plan) of application ref. 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 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03122/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Arboricultural Method), 6 (Soft Landscaping & Tree Planting), 7 (Construction Methodology), 8 (Surface Water Management Strategy), 9 (Fire Statement), 11 (SAP Calculation), 12 (Full Details of Design), 19 (Basement Impact Strategy) of Planning permission reference 24/01045/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (Drawings) of planning permission 19/04232/FUL (Erection of 3no. dwellings (2x three bedroom semi-detached properties and 1x four bedroom detached property) along with the provision of 1x disabled persons car parking space, refuse and recycling store together with hard and soft landscaping.) granted on 21/12/2020. Variation sought for: amended design to plot 3) granted on 24/09/2024.
Land Rear Of 20 - 22 Beardell Street London SE19
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03123/FUL
Retrospective Permission for Temporary use of land from 1st October to 30th April 2026 for two sauna cabinets, six plunge tubs, one kiosk, seating area with stretch tent canopy above, and 2 metre high boundary fencing with painted plywood entrance gates.
CockPond, Clapham Common London SW4 0JB
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03124/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition(s) 4 (detailed drawings) 5 (detailed drawings shower/bathroom) 6 (proposed timber doors) 8 (access to the closet bathroom) 10 (front door detailed drawings) 11 (front step treads) and 12 (landscape the front garden) of Planning Permission Ref: 25/00952/LB (Removal of existing rear extension, with the erection of two single storey lower ground floor rear extensions. Extend closet wing outwards, and upwards by 1 storey. Lower side access path and move side gate back from front elevation with new back gate and lightweight roof to create covered storage area. Amend existing lower ground floor layout. Extend existing staircase from first floor up to new study at top of extended closet wing. Reinstate historic front door and front railings along with other external and internal alterations. [Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/00952/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/00951/FUL)) granted on 06.06.2025
48 Stockwell Park Road London SW9 0DA
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Unknown25/03125/TPO
Rear garden adjacent Flodden Road: T1 to T3 Lime. Reduce height by up to 2.5 metres to previously established pruning points. Reduce lateral spread by up to 2 metres to previously established pruning points. Crown lift to 8 metres above ground level. Reason: Trees have been historically managed as pollards. Works are proposed to manage epicormic growth back to previous pruning points to maintain form reduce excessive windsail and limit debris drop during high winds.Council Note: The trees subject to the proposal are identified on site as Lime. Tree Preservation Order No 03 protects G1 Sycamore x5 only and does not protect Lime trees at this location. The trees are therefore not protected by a Tree Preservation Order. As the site lies within the Vassall Road Conservation Area the submission has been assessed as a Section 211 Trees in a Conservation Area notification.
228 Camberwell New Road London SE5 0RR
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03126/FUL
Replacement of 4 dormer windows with like-for like; the rear double glazed white UPVC french doors with single glazed white painted timber french doors and repair of the remaining windows. (Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 25/03127/LB applications received).
55 Loughborough Park London Lambeth SW9 8TP
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03127/LB
Replacement of 4 dormer windows with like-for like; the rear double glazed white UPVC French doors with single glazed white painted timber French doors and repair of the remaining windows. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03127/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03126/FUL).
55 Loughborough Park London Lambeth SW9 8TP
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03128/FUL
Replacement of existing four dormer windows and one rear French door set and repair existing window and doors.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 25/03128/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/03129/LB)
53 Loughborough Park London SW9 8TP
Received 3 Oct 2025
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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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