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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 dates5,612Searchable applications
510Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,182 approved or refused records
836Refused applications
3,346 approved · 836 refused · 254 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided26/01532/FUL
Erection of a single storey outbuilding within the rear garden.
159 Hartington Road London SW8 2EY
Received 20 May 2026 - Decided26/01533/ADV
Display of an internally illuminated, double-sided sequential LCD digital screen panel supporting static and dynamic content with automatic image rotation.
Bus Shelter Outside 451 - 453 Brixton Road London SW9 8HH
Received 20 May 2026 - Decided26/01536/FUL
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension at lower ground floor level, and a single storey rear extension at first floor level incorporating provision of a roof terrace at second floor level.
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
Received 21 May 2026 - Unknown26/01540/TCA
Rear Garden: T2 Indian Horse Chestnut. Crown reduce on applicant's side of the boundary only by approximately 2m to 3m. Final height unchanged. Final spread approximately 6m.
53 The Chase London SW4 0NP
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01541/DET
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (full details of the existing and proposed windows) for planning permission 25/03277/FUL (Replacement of existing windows, doors and roof lights, 2no new windows on the flank elevations, demolition of the existing plastic roof and replacement with a metal raised seam roof and rooflight.) Granted on 15.01.2026.
81 Bonnington Square London SW8 1TG
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01542/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a rear dormer hip-to-gable extension and the addition of one new rooflight to the front.
15 Abbotswood Road London SW16 1AJ
Received 21 May 2026 - Unknown26/01543/TCA
Front Garden: Lime. Repollard to most recent pollard points, reducing height and spread by approximately 4m to 5m.
55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01544/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear side extension - Flat B.
191 Amesbury Avenue London SW2 3BJ
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01545/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 9 (Piling) of planning permission 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01546/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 10 (Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (AQDMP)) & 11 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) of planning permission 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01547/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (Sustainability Statement) of planning permission 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01548/DET
Approval of details to discharge part of condition 14 - Part A (Whole Life Carbon Assessment) of Planning Permission ref : 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01549/DET
Approval of details to discharge part of condition 20 - Parts A & B (Energy Statement & Whole life cycle cost) of Planning Permission ref : 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01550/DET
Partial approval of details (scheme design details only) pursuant to conditions 42 (Noise and vibration attenuation and ventilation ), 43 (Amenity Space Noise Mitigation) and 44 (Noise and vibration attenuation to the plant rooms and energy centre ) of planning permission ref : 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping.) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01551/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 15 (Surface water drainage), 16 (Management and maintenance plan), and 38 (Waste water infrastructure) of Planning Permission ref : 25/01393/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 20/01822/EIAFUL (Demolition of existing waste transfer station and re-development of the site to provide a residential development comprising of three blocks to provide residential units (class C3) with associated landscaping) granted on 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01552/NMC
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 24/01930/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension) granted on 14.08.2024.Amendment sought : The external finish of single storey rear extension to be in brick (not render).
31 Croxted Road London Lambeth SE21 8SZ
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01553/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/03543/FUL (Erection of 2 storey rear extension to Block B, erection of single storey link between Block A and Block B, reconfiguration of cycle and bin stores and landscaping works) granted on 05.02.2026.Amendment sought: Omission of two small areas of green roof at ground floor roof level and the ground floor terrace.Reduction in the footprint of the link structure connecting the Pod Building and Block B (by 10sqm)Alteration to the first floor 'link bridge' reducing its areaIntroduction of a sign on the link bridge between Block A and Block B, which also serves as the main entrance to the accommodationAlteration to the glazing ratio on the ground floor windowsAddition of a new window at ground floor level to serve the Management Office
10 Halsmere Road London SE5 9LN
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01554/DET
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 23A (Energy Statement) of planning permission 24/03279/FUL (Demolition of 8a Harleyford Street and construction of new 5 storey development, to provide 8 new homes (Use Class C3) and ground floor community use (Use Class F2), refurbishment and extension of Kennington Park Community Centre (Use Class F2) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping) granted on 11.03.2026.
Kennington Park Community Centre 8 Harleyford Street London SE11 5SY
Received 21 May 2026 - Decided26/01555/DET
Partial approval of details to discharge part of condition 36 - Part B (Phase C02 - schedule of fittings and manufacturer's literature) of planning permission ref : 17/03733/FUL (Full phased planning permission for the residential-led, mixed use regeneration of approximately 33 hectares of land comprising the demolition of buildings (864 residential units and 614 sq.m (GIA) of non-residential floorspace) and the construction of new buildings comprising 2,532 new residential units (Class C3); 2,537 sq.m (GIA) of non-residential floorspace providing retail floorspace (Class A1/A2/A3/A4), community facilities (Class D1/D2) including a new community resource centre, and office floorspace (Class B1); specified accesses and highway improvements (including new accesses on to the local road network and new estate roads), demolition of existing and provision of new bus driver facility; car and cycle parking; the provision of areas of public open space, play facilities, hard and soft landscaping and public realm works; and an energy centre and district heating) granted on 20.12.2019.
Land At Clarence Avenue Poynders Road Atkins Road King's Avenue New Park Road And Streatham Place Including Clapham Park Estate Adjacent Land And Agnes Riley Gardens London
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01556/DET
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 59 (Crime Prevention Strategy relating to Block C02) of planning permission 17/03733/FUL (Full phased planning permission for the residential-led, mixed use regeneration of approximately 33 hectares of land comprising the demolition of buildings (864 residential units and 614 sq.m (GIA) of non-residential floorspace) and the construction of new buildings comprising 2,532 new residential units (Class C3); 2,537 sq.m (GIA) of non-residential floorspace providing retail floorspace (Class A1/A2/A3/A4), community facilities (Class D1/D2) including a new community resource centre, and office floorspace (Class B1); specified accesses and highway improvements (including new accesses on to the local road network and new estate roads), demolition of existing and provision of new bus driver facility; car and cycle parking; the provision of areas of public open space, play facilities, hard and soft landscaping and public realm works; and an energy centre and district heating) granted on 20.12.2019.
Land At Clarence Avenue Poynders Road Atkins Road King's Avenue New Park Road And Streatham Place Including Clapham Park Estate Adjacent Land And Agnes Riley Gardens London
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01557/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the change of use of the property from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).
6 Perran Road London SW2 3DL
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01558/P3MA
Prior of approval for the change of use of lower ground floor, ground and first floors of Units C11 and C12 from commercial (Use Class E) to six Residential flats (Use Class C3)
Singer Mews London SW4 6AX
Received 22 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01559/FUL
Demolition of existing store to rear and porch to front; erection of extension to rear at ground floor level; use of the ground floor to provide 1 self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3) with ancillary storage at basement level; external works to facilitate use as a dwelling (including new window openings and insertion of rooflights); and the provision of a cycle store and bin store.
109 Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PY
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01560/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 24 (part a only) (overheating assessment) of Planning Permission Ref: 25/01216/FUL (Change of use of the building from office (Use Class E(g)(i)) to hotel (Use Class C1) and ancillary restaurant together with the replacement of main entrance door.) granted on 31.10.2025
Phoenix House 10 Wandsworth Road London SW8 2LL
Received 22 May 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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