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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 dates5,644Searchable applications
511Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,212 approved or refused records
841Refused applications
3,371 approved · 841 refused · 255 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided26/01716/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 2 (contamination), 3 (noise and vibration attenuation and ventilation) and 4 (waste and recycling storage) of planning permission ref. 25/03938/P3G (Application for Prior Approval for the change of use of part first floor and second floor from Commercial, Business and Service use (Use Class E) to 2 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3).), granted on 02.02.2026.
32 Brixton Road London SW9 6BU
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01717/FUL
Erection of a single storey side infill extension, together with a small courtyard, together with the replacement of a window within the ground floor rear to a door to facilitate access into the courtyard. Alterations to the existing rear with the installation of a door and window. (flat A)
86 Hackford Road London SW9 0RG
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01718/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the change of use from a single dwelling (Class C3) to a care home for up to 9 residents (C3).
89 Elder Road London Lambeth SE27 9NB
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01719/FUL
Erection of an additional storey to the existing three-storey building to create two additional self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated facade alterations including replacement windows, revised fenestration arrangements and external material changes.
20 - 22 Gipsy Hill London SE19 1NL
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01720/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 29 (Design Stage BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-out certificate and summary score sheet) and 30 (Post Construction BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-out certificate and summary score sheet) of planning permission ref: 24/02603/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission ref: 23/03098/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00200/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 18/01832/FUL (Retention of ground floor commercial floorspace, part change of use from Use Class A1 (shops) to use Class C3 (residential) on upper floors and part of ground floor (rear part), and alterations including excavation to form a basement to Nos. 156-158 Clapham High Street, the demolition of existing 1-3 storey rear extensions and erection of replacement part 3 part 4 rear and side extensions to provide 28 residential units (Use Class C3) with shared amenity space, landscaping and associated works) granted 10.11.2021.Variation application to amend consented drawings to reflect extension of lift and stair core, provide an open link walkway at 4th floor level across the roof of Block B and alterations to windows) granted on 12/06/2024. Variation sought : The upper level of the duplex in Block B (Unit B-26) is to be reduced in size on the 4th floor to allow an access walkway behind in order to provide future access to a potential future roof extension, as a separate application; Also a new maintenance access to the roof from the stair core, and the amalgamation of the ground floor retail space to create one unit.), granted on 06.12.2024.
154-166 Clapham High Street And 162 Stonhouse Street London SW4
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01721/FUL
Replacement of the rear return roof from flat roof to pitched roof with 2no. roof lights; replacement of the second floor side window with upvc obscured double glazed casement window. (Works relate to the Second Floor Flat)
10 Mayflower Road London SW9 9JZ
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01722/TCA
BROCKWELL PARK, BOUNDARY ADJOINING 17A BRAILSFORD ROAD: T1 Lime. REMOVE lower epicormic growth back to the property boundary up to the crown break at approximately 4.5m. REDUCE branches above the crown break by approximately 2.5m on the 17A Brailsford Road side only, pruning to suitable growth points.Council Note:The submitted address relates to the adjoining property, but the stem of T1 is located within Brockwell Park. The tree is therefore within the Brockwell Park Conservation Area and is understood to be Council owned. Any works remain subject to the agreement of the Council service responsible for managing the tree.
17A Brailsford Road London SW2 2TB
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01723/NMC
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 26/00920/FUL (Erection of a single-storey rear extension, and alteration of the existing conservatory to enhance the thermal performance of the roof, walls and floor. Installation of new windows, doors and rooflights, alongside associated external works including hard landscaping to create a garden terrace) granted on 18.05.2026.Amendment sought : Change from new timber frame windows and doors to aluminium frame.
48 Park Hall Road London Lambeth SE21 8BW
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/01726/TCA
T1 Eucalyptus - Rear RHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 4 metres shaping accordingly.Reason for work: General maintenance..Council Note:On review of Council records, no Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applies to the trees at this site, and the site is not within a Conservation Area. Formal consent is not required for the works described.
18A Ellison Road London SW16 5BY
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01727/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden.
119 Downton Avenue London SW2 3TX
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01728/TPO
T1, T2 and T3 London Plane Trees.Reduce as per below:T1 - 22mT2 - 21mT3 - 18mCurrent Widths (W):T1 - 17mT2 - 16mT3 - 13mReduction pruning measures:T1 - 4m reduction of (H), 3m reduction (W)T2 - 4m reduction of (H), 3m reduction (W)T3 - 2m reduction of (H), 2m reduction (W)Proposed final (H)&(W):T1 - 18m (H), 14m (W)T2 - 17m (H), 13m (W)T3 - 16m, (H), 11m (W)
20 Stockwell Avenue London Lambeth SW9 9SY
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01729/TCA
REAR GARDEN:T1 Lime. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to approximately 5m to 6m. REDUCE CROWN SPREAD by 2.5m from 7m to approximately 2m.T2 Lime. CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 4m to 5m from approximately 9m to 10m to approximately 5m to 6m. REDUCE CROWN SPREAD by 3m to 4m from 9m to approximately 3m.
19 Spenser Road London SE24 0NS
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01730/FUL
Erection of a single storey side / rear extension with a courtyard to the ground floor Flat.
114 Midmoor Road London SW12 0ET
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Withdrawn26/01731/FUL
Erection of a rear dormer extension including 3 rooflights to the front and reconstruction of lower roof to form a flat roof terrace (first floor flat).
114 Midmoor Road London SW12 0ET
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01733/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to replacement of garage door with a window; installation of two rooflights to the front rooflsope; erection of a single storey rear extension; and installation of two rooflights to the rear extension.
3 Hawkley Gardens London SE27 9EA
Received 14 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01734/DET
Approval of detail pursuant to Conditions 10 (waste and recycling storage), 11 (long-stay and short-stay cycle parking spaces) and 17 (soft and hard landscaping) of planning permission 24/00714/FUL (Erection of 2 dwellinghouses and an outbuilding with associated external amenity space, front boundary treatment with gates and provision of bicycle and refuse storage, following demolition of 10 existing garages on land adjacent to West View.) granted on 23.08.2024
West View West Road London SW4 9NU
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01735/FUL
Conversion of part of the lower ground floor (basement) from commercial use (Class E) to a single-bedroom, one person studio flat (Class C3).
51 Streatham Hill London Lambeth SW2 4TS
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01736/FUL
Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01737/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01736/FUL)
20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01737/LB
Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01737/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01736/FUL)
20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01738/FUL
Phased development comprising the demolition of existing structures on Gleneldon Mews and construction of 4 mews houses, conversion of upper floors of 151-157 Streatham High Road to 2 apartments, rear extensions to and reconfiguration of retail units at 151-157 Streatham High Road, and ancillary works including alterations to existing facades at 151-157 Streatham High Road.
151-157 And Rear Of 149 & 159 Streatham High Road London SW16 6EG
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01739/NMC
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 26/00201/FUL (Erection of a single-storey outbuilding within the rear garden (Flat 2).), granted on 15.04.2026.Amendment sought:Drawings amended to include one side-facing window, one rear high-level window and black external cladding.
93 Lewin Road London SW16 6JX
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01740/FUL
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension and an outrigger roof extension, together with the installation of two front roof lights. (To Flat B)
50 Martell Road London SE21 8EE
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Decided26/01741/FUL
Erection of rear L shaped Mansard roof extension and two roof lights to the front elevation (amended description).
38 Kemerton Road London Lambeth SE5 9AR
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/01742/TCA
REAR GARDEN, LEFT REAR BOUNDARY: T1 Sycamore. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.
100 Ground Floor Flat Shakespeare Road London Lambeth SE24 0QQ
Received 15 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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