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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 dates4,436Searchable applications
465Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 3,231 approved or refused records
640Refused applications
2,591 approved · 640 refused · 206 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- Decided25/03154/VOC
Variation of condition 2(Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/02982/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor side/infill extension with four rooflights) granted on 27.11.2024.Variation sought: Removal of the glazed door and two windows in the rear elevation and replacement with an enlarged combined glazed door and windows.
106 Sandmere Road London SW4 7QH
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03155/FUL
Replacement of single glazed window at south elevation and frame with heritage double-glazed window and new frame (to Number 11).
Century House Streatham High Road London SW16 6ER
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03156/FUL
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and replacement of a side door to a window.
96 Weir Road London Lambeth SW12 0NB
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03157/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (highway condition survey post completion) of planning permission 22/00811/FUL (Demolition of existing building at 131 Waterloo Road and erection of a 5 storey building plus basement connecting to the existing back of house areas at The Old Vic. Refurbishment of Rehearsal Room and various back of house areas at The Old Vic to create a step-free access to the stage door and to improve dressing rooms, staff offices and WC facilities. Blocking up side windows to the Wellington House. External lighting along The Old Vic fa�ade at Waterloo Road) granted on 30.09.2022.
The Old Vic Theatre 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03158/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) of planning permissions 24/02630/LB (Refurbishment of the property, involving the erection of a part one/part two-storey rear zxtension, the formation of a patio, steps and planter to the rear, re-instatement of the original roof of the rear extension, window and door replacement at ground floor level, installation of two new timber windows and replacement of the existing window at first floor level at the rear elevation and all associated works. Internal alterations involving plasterboard and insulation, repair and re-instatement of all timber flooring, installation of a new woodburner, cupboard replacement, wall infill, together with the conversion of the kitchen into a utility room and shower/sauna room, and bathroom into a bedroom and other associated works) granted 19.12.2024.Variation sought: minor changes to the rear and glass box extensions, as follows;- include a rooflight to the flat roof of the rear extension- relocate the garden steps to just outside the small side patio doors.- change the proposed patio level to remove the brick upstand around the glass box extension allowing the sliding doors to be level with the internal floor- change the bi-fold patio doors from white painted timber framed to aluminium framed
212 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5UG
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Withdrawn25/03159/LDCP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the provision of a vehicular crossover involving alterations to the boundary wall and fence.
6 Thornton Avenue London SW2 4HH
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Unknown25/03160/TCA
Front garden: T1 Lime. Remove all deadwood and crown lift to 3m over footpath. Height approximately 18m and spread 7m.
Corfe Lodge 1A Carson Road London SE21 8HT
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Unknown25/03161/TCA
Rear garden: T1 Sycamore. Crown reduce by approximately 2m to 3m leaving final height 5m to 6m and spread 4m to 5m.Reason: Tree close to building as identified within survey.
3 Cadman Close London SW9 6JF
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Awaiting decision25/03162/FUL
Conversion of a single dwelling into 2 self contained flats, involving the erection of a single storey ground floor rear infill extension and the creation of a lightwell, the erection of a rear roof extension with a terrace and the installation of 2 front roof lights. Provision of cycle and refuse store.
23 Estreham Road London Lambeth SW16 5PQ
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03164/FUL
Installation of solar panels to the rooftop of the liner building.
The South Bank Centre Belvedere Road London Lambeth SE1 8XX
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03165/ADV
Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign, 2 non-illuminated 3D column signs and 1 non-illuminated free standing sign to front elevation.
St Stephens Church Of England Church Weir Road London SW12 0NU
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03166/FUL
Removal of 3 windows to rear elevation, installation of 1 rear window, replacement of all top floor windows, lower ground floor windows to front elevation and rear ground floor sliding doors, repairs to other windows. Erection of lower ground floor extension with glass roof and installation of ramp access to rear garden.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03167/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03166/FUL)
24 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AH
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03167/LB
Removal of 3 windows to rear elevation, installation of 1 rear window, replacement of all top floor windows, lower ground floor windows to front elevation and rear ground floor sliding doors, repairs to other windows. Erection of lower ground floor extension with glass roof and installation of ramp access to rear garden.Internal alterations to include new lighting scheme, minor internal reconfiguration involving demolition and erection of internal walls, replacement of doors, redecoration and repairs.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03167/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03166/FUL)
24 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AH
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03168/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear infill extension.
15 Winslade Road London Lambeth SW2 5JL
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03169/FUL
Erection of an L-shape rear mansard roof extension and installation of three front rooflights.
102 Canterbury Grove London SE27 0PA
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Withdrawn25/03170/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (Community Use Agreement and Management Plan) 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. (Re-consultation due to amended drawings)) granted on 04.04.2024.
St Marys Hall Great Acre Court London SW4 7BA
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03171/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (details and samples of materials and finishes) of appeal decision APP/N5660/D23/3316276 for planning application 22/03456/FUL (Erection of a single storey rear extension over existing lower ground floor and installation of solar panels and green roofs on the main roof), granted on 09/05/2023.
17 Hillside Road London SW2 3HL
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Withdrawn25/03172/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension.
26 Rockhampton Road London SE27 0NF
Received 2 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03173/FUL
Remedial facade works to address structural and damp issues, localised roof and rainwater goods repairs, and refurbishment and replacement of windows.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 25/03173/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/02581/LB)
London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street London SE1 9NA
Received 18 Sept 2025 - Decided25/03174/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission ref : 25/00035/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor extension with the installation of two skylights. (Flat A)) granted on 12.03.2025.
6 Stockwell Avenue London SW9 9SY
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Unknown25/03176/TCA
Rear boundary: T1 Birch. Crown reduce by 30 percent leaving final height 4.2m and spread 2.8m.Rear boundary: T2 Birch. Section fell leaving stump 1m to 1.5m to prevent trip hazard.Reason: T2 has major wound at 3.5m requiring regular inspection.
Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street London SW8 1NT
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Unknown25/03177/TPO
T1 Lime protected under TPO No 521 (2025)Front Garden :T1 Lime. Crown reduction back to previous reduction points, clean out crown, remove basal growth and raise canopy to crown break Current height approximately 9 m. Finished height 7 m. Current crown spread approximately 7 m. Finished spread 4 m. All pruning back to previous reduction points in accordance with good arboricultural practice. Reason: Routine maintenance
Basement Flat 59 Bedford Road London SW4 7RH
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03178/DET
Approval of details pursuant of Condition 31 (Urban Greening Factor) for planning permission 22/02522/FUL Demolition of existing petrol filling station (sui generis); erection of 9-storey mixed-use building for use as purpose built student accommodation (sui generis) with units on upper floors and ancillary accommodation on ground floor along with 1 flexible ground floor unit (Classes E(d), F1(a, b d & e) and F2(b)), residents' lobby, study areas, laundry room, multifunction spaces and cycle parking, external amenity terrace, short-term cycle parking, landscaping and associated works. dated 13.3.2023
Petrol Station 238 Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 5RD
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Decided25/03179/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear roof extension with the installation of two roof lights, the alteration to rear fenestration, the re-rendering of the rear elevation, the reconstruction of the rear garden pergola and the installation of air source heat pump.
6 Athlone Road London Lambeth SW2 2DR
Received 8 Oct 2025
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