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London Borough of Lambeth
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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 dates5,624Searchable applications
510Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,194 approved or refused records
840Refused applications
3,354 approved · 840 refused · 254 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided26/01612/FUL
Replacement of existing metal framed single glazed windows with double glazed aluminum framed windows at first and second floor front elevation
103-105 Streatham High Road London Lambeth SW16 1HJ
Received 29 May 2026 - Decided26/01613/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Non-Road Mobile Machinery) of planning permission ref : 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.This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policies ED1 (Offices) of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021)) granted on 11.03.2026.
Kennington Park Community Centre 8 Harleyford Street London SE11 5SY
Received 29 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01614/VOC
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 23/02907/FUL (Demolition of existing garages and erection of a 2 storey building with basement providing 2 residential units with associated landscaping works and provision of refuse and cycle storage), granted on 05.08.2024.Variation sought:To substitute 3 approved drawings with revised drawings showing an amended basement layout. 2502_339_090_B - Revised Basement Plan - to replace drawing 339_090 (P18) 2502_339_300_B - Site Sections and View lines - to replace drawing 339_300 (P18)2502_339_310_B - Site Sections and View lines - to replace drawing 339_310 (P18)
Garages Adjacent To 28 And Rear Of 30 And 32 Hillyard Street London
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01615/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (Cycle parking), 7 (Fume extraction), 9 (Community Use Plan), 10 (Waste Management), 11 (Demolition and Construction Methodology), 12 (Arboricultural Method Statement),13 (BNG), 15 (Bat roost and wild bird nest) and 16 (Soft Landscaping) of Planning Permission ref: 25/00590/RG3 (Part-demolition of the depot buildings (Use Class F2) and erection a single storey infill extension to provide a community centre building, together with the provision of bin store and cycle stands, the installation of new gates to the boundary fence for pedestrians, and the retention of the Cormont Road entrance for vehicles to the car park, and other associated works) granted on 09.06.2025.
Myatt's Fields Park, Park Depot Cormont Road London Lambeth SE5 9RA
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01616/FUL
Erection of a rear extension at ground floor level, and replacement of door and juliet balcony at second floor level on rear elevation.
15 Vauxhall Walk London SE11 5JT
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01617/FUL
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension with a rear mansard roof extension and a pod roof extension to the outrigger including an obscured glazed window on each side plus roof lights and the installation of two front roof lights.
145 Hydethorpe Road London SW12 0JF
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01618/TPO
Tree Preservation Order 5, Group G3, Lime x 7.T1 Lime: Prune regrowth back to, but not below, the pruning framework shown by the blue lines on the attached March 2019 image: 26_01618_TPO_127_Knatchbull_Road_SE5_9QY_Street_View_March_2019_T1_T2_T3_Lime_Pruning_Framework.png. Remove deadwood where present. No new pollard points are to be created.T2 Lime: Prune regrowth back to, but not below, the pruning framework shown by the blue lines on the attached March 2019 image: 26_01618_TPO_127_Knatchbull_Road_SE5_9QY_Street_View_March_2019_T1_T2_T3_Lime_Pruning_Framework.png. Remove deadwood where present. No new pollard points are to be created.T3 Lime: Prune regrowth back to, but not below, the pruning framework shown by the blue lines on the attached March 2019 image: 26_01618_TPO_127_Knatchbull_Road_SE5_9QY_Street_View_March_2019_T1_T2_T3_Lime_Pruning_Framework.png. Remove deadwood where present. No new pollard points are to be created.All pruning works shall be carried out to suitable pruning points and to a satisfactory arboricultural standard in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations.Council Note:The amended tree works specification was agreed with the applicant by email dated Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The marked-up March 2019 image titled 26_01618_TPO_127_Knatchbull_Road_SE5_9QY_Street_View_March_2019_T1_T2_T3_Lime_Pruning_Framework.png forms part of the approved specification.
127 Knatchbull Road London Lambeth SE5 9QY
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01619/FUL
Replacement of existing windows and balcony doors with double glazed uPVC casement windows to all elevations, together with the insertion of fanlight openings and replacement of existing flat entrance external walkway doors with composite flat entrance doors.
Abel House Kennington Road London SE11 5DD
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01620/VOC
Variation of condition 2 (Hours) of planning permission ref: 26/00401/FUL (Installation of low-level timber planter-style boundary treatments and reconfiguration of the external seating area associated with the existing restaurant (Use Class E)) granted: 21/05/2026Variation sought:To extend the permitted operating hours of the restaurant from 21:30 to 23:00 daily. Revise condition 2 wording to read :Customers are not permitted on the restaurant premises, including the external seating area,hereby permitted other than within the following times: 08:30 Hours to 23:00 Hours - Mondaythrough to Sunday.
71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01621/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/01260/P3G (Prior approval for change of use of first and second floors from commercial (Use Class E) to 2x 3-bed flats (Use Class C3).) Granted on 17.07.2025Amendment sought:supersede drawing 229931-02-109 rev D with 229931-02-109 rev E to accord with the plans approved by 25/01223/LB.
356 Kennington Road London Lambeth SE11 4LD
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01622/TCA
Front Garden: Pineapple Broom. Cut to ground level remove timber and treat stump with glyphosate.Rear Garden: Tree of Heaven. Fell and remove timber.
70 Vassall Road London Lambeth SW9 6HY
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01623/TCA
Rear Garden: T1 and T2 Olive. All round crown reduction removing up to 3m from branch ends.
111 Fentiman Road London SW8 1JZ
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01624/LB
Replacement of single glazed sash window with slimline double-glazed sash window in an upstairs bedroom at the rear of the house (west side). (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01624/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02308/FUL).
70 Vassall Road London SW9 6HY
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01625/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 12 (Water efficiency calculators and manufacturers' datasheets) and 13 (as Built SAP calculations) of planning permission ref : 23/02883/FUL (Demolition of the existing Church Hall (Use Class F2) and erection of two 3-storey buildings to provide 9 no. residential units (Use Class C3) with private amenity space and communal garden space) granted on 19.07.2024.
St Margarets Church Hall Cricklade Avenue London SW2 3HH
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01627/PDE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single-storey ground-floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.00m (length), 3.00m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves).
3 Churchmore Road London SW16 5UY
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01628/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the installation of a single storey timber clad garden outbuilding for study and reading room.
48 Carson Road London SE21 8HU
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01629/TCA
Rear Garden:T1 Apple. Section fell dead tree to ground level.T3 False Acacia. Crown reduce by approximately 5m to approximately 1.2m to 1.5m above the existing crown break. Reduce height from approximately 12m to 7m and crown spread from approximately 7m to 3m.
28 Killieser Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4NT
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01630/FUL
Erection of 1 single storey dwelling house with associated refuse and cycle stores
94 St Julian's Farm Road London Lambeth SE27 0RS
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01631/FUL
Replacement of existing decking area to rear garden with a paved patio; replacement of existing fence with a new fence to match existing; installation of a new gate to the end of the side access. (To Flat A)
22 Becondale Road London SE19 1QJ
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01632/FUL
Conversion of the existing single dwelling house into 2 self-contained flats, together with the provision of cycle parking to the rear and refuse storage to the front driveway area.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 26/01632/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 26/01633/LB)
242 - 244 Norwood Road London SE27 9AW
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01633/LB
Conversion of the existing single dwelling house into 2 self-contained flats, together with the provision of cycle parking to the rear and refuse storage to the front driveway area. Internal works to include: reinstatement of previously removed historic features; construction of new partitions; installation of plumbing and electrical systems for two independent flats; installation of kitchens and bathrooms; interior plastering, flooring, and decoration; and, other associated works.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01633/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01632/FUL)
242 - 244 Norwood Road London SE27 9AW
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01635/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant 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 19.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01636/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear infill extension with the installation of two side windows.
72 Knollys Road London SW16 2JX
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01637/TCA
Rear Garden: T1 Magnolia. Crown reduce by 2m to 3m and reshape to form a more compact balanced crown.T2 Purple Plum. Crown reduce by 2m to 3m and crown thin by approximately 20 percent to form a more compact rounded crown.T3 Malus. Crown reduce by 1m to 2m back to suitable previous pruning points.T4 Robinia. Crown reduce by 2m to 3m back to suitable previous pruning points.
7 Hambalt Road London SW4 9EA
Received 2 Jun 2026
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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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