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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3,346 approved · 836 refused · 254 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/01561/LB
Retrospective listed building consent for the installation of illuminated signage.
34 Stockwell Green London Lambeth SW9 9HZ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01562/FUL
Erection of a single storey outbuilding to the rear garden (Flat A).
151 Leander Road London SW2 2LP
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01563/FUL
Application for Full Planning Permission for the erection of a new rear garden outbuilding with basement to replace existing outbuilding; replacement and refurbishment of windows to the front and rear elevations to match existing; waterproofing and insulation of existing roof, rehung of existing tiles. Reinstatement of existing front door with glazing, leaded canopy repaired and other associated works.
18 Clapham Common North Side London SW4 0RQ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01564/LB
Application for Listed Building Consent for the erection of a new rear garden outbuilding with basement to replace existing outbuilding; replacement and refurbishment of windows to the front and rear elevations to match existing; waterproofing and insulation of existing roof, rehung of existing tiles. Reinstatement of existing front door with glazing, leaded canopy repaired and other associated works.Full refurbishment of interiors, including electrical re-wiring, and new plumbing and heating; alterations to reinstate original circulation route on second floor; addition of new bathroom in existing subdivided room on second floor level; installation of new staircase to access the third floor and reconfigured layout at the third floor level; and other associated works. (Full Planning Permission ref: 26/01563/FUL application received).
18 Clapham Common North Side London SW4 0RQ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01565/FUL
Replacement of existing entrance gate to the north elevation.
Piano House 9 Brighton Terrace London Lambeth SW9 8DJ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01566/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor wrap around extension.
77 Norfolk House Road London SW16 1JQ
Received 22 May 2026 - Decided26/01568/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the replacement of the ground floor rear fenestration and roof lights, together with erection of a rear roof extension incorporating a Juliet Balcony and the replacement of 3 front roof lights.
52 Englewood Road London SW12 9NY
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01569/FUL
Re-roofing of Blocks A and B, including installation of insulated standing seam roof system, rooflights, removal of parapets, replacement rainwater goods, reinstatement of existing roof equipment, and associated alterations.
Police Depot 157 Larkhall Lane London SW4 6RE
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01570/FUL
Erection of a single storey, rear infill extension to lower ground floor level and relocation of a ground floor flank window.
74 Thurlow Park Road London Lambeth SE21 8HY
Received 26 May 2026 - Withdrawn26/01571/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 39 (Cycle Parking) for planning permission 23/01057/FUL (Erection of a 7-storey residential scheme comprising of 76 social rent units and Class E(g)(iii) floorspace at ground floor with associated refuse, cycle storage and landscaping scheme) dated 24.05.2024
Land On The Corner Of Avenue Park Road Thurlow Park Road London
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01573/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a front porch.
129 Peabody Cottages Rosendale Road London SE24 9DR
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01574/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (kitchen plumbing and extraction details), 7 (w/c plumbing and ventilation details) and 8 (d structural support details) of planning permission ref. 25/01663/LB, granted on 31.03.2026.
188 Brixton Road London SW9 6AR
Received 26 May 2026 - Unknown26/01575/TCA
T1 - Lime tree. Reduce tree back to primary pollard points. Reducing the height from approximately 12m - 6m and the spread from approximately 9m - 4m.T2 - Lime tree. Reduce tree back to primary pollard points. Reducing the height from approximately 12m - 6m and the spread from approximately 9m - 4mCouncil Note:On Monday, 15, June, 2026 Lambeth Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 535 (2026)). The Order takes effect immediately and remains provisional for up to six months unless confirmed by the Council (whichever occurs first). Before the Council decides whether to confirm the Order, any person affected by the Order has the right to make objections or other representations about any of the trees covered by the Order. For a copy of the provisional TPO, or to make representations, please email planningconservation@lambeth.gov.uk
14 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1PB
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01576/FUL
Erection of a single-storey ground floor extension to the side and rear of the property, the installation of a new access door to the existing cellar, the removal of the existing external steps to the veranda together with the insertion of a new window on the elevation fronting the veranda, and associated landscaping works to the rear garden.
22 Lancaster Avenue London Lambeth SE27 9DZ
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01577/P3G
Prior of approval for the change of use of first floor from commercial (Use Class E) to 1 x residential unit (Use Class C3) with associated refuse storage, cycle storage.
20 - 22 Gipsy Hill London SE19 1NL
Received 26 May 2026 - Unknown26/01578/TCA
Frontage of The Lodge: T2 Cherry. Reduce overall crown by 2m and crown thin by approximately 10%. T3 Robinia. Reduce laterals over road and footpath by 1m. Reduce laterals over car park by 3m. Remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter.
The Lodge 22 Leigham Court Road London SW16 2PL
Received 26 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01579/P3MA
Prior of approval for the change of use of Commercial office (Use Class E) at lower ground and ground floor levels to 4 self contained residential units (Use Class C3),including associated refuse storage, cycle storage and parking at lower ground floor level.
20 - 22 Gipsy Hill London SE19 1NL
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01580/FUL
Erection of a single-storey bike and bin store within the front garden, including integrated planted roof and associated landscaping works.
23 Lansdowne Gardens London Lambeth SW8 2EQ
Received 26 May 2026 - Unknown26/01581/TCA
Rear Garden: T1 Sycamore. Reduce lower overhanging growth back to boundary.Council Note:Council tree data appears to identify T1 as Norway Maple rather than Sycamore. The tree appears to stand on land associated with Foxley Road Estate and may be in public or third party ownership. A Section 211 no objection response would not give the applicant permission to carry out works to a tree outside their ownership.
48 Foxley Road London SW9 6ES
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01582/PDE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.0m (length), 3.0m (total maximum height) and 3.0m (height to the eaves).
7 Selsdon Road London Lambeth SE27 0PQ
Received 26 May 2026 - Unknown26/01583/TCA
Rear Boundary: T1 Lime. Re pollard tree by pruning back to vicinity of previous pollard head taking care not to breach occluded areas. Estimated resultant height on completion of works will be 15m above ground level.
137 Denmark Road London SE5 9LB
Received 26 May 2026 - Decided26/01584/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension with a courtyard (Ground Floor Flat). Erection of a rear L-shaped mansard roof extension with a dormer window and the installation of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope (First Floor Flat).
172 Gipsy Road London SE27 9RE
Received 27 May 2026 - Decided26/01585/FUL
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with the erection of a two-storey rear extension; installation of four front rooflights, and two rear rooflights with an external spiral staircase to the first floor; together with alterations to existing fenestration.
52 Clive Road London SE21 8BY
Received 27 May 2026 - Decided26/01586/FUL
Installation of a 1.8m front and side boundary fencing including 1no. vehicular gate, 2no. pedestrian gates and 3 new masonry piers.
1 Highland Road London SE19 1DP
Received 27 May 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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