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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 dates5,681Searchable applications
511Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,248 approved or refused records
848Refused applications
3,400 approved · 848 refused · 255 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Jan 2014 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Decided26/01999/LDCE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) with respect to the continued existence of an elevated decking platform supported by adjoining walls above the roof terrace.
60 Brixton Road London SW9 6BS
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02000/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 24 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) of planning permission ref: 23/03463/PDT (Erection of 4 dwellings with associated bin and cycle storage, and landscaping) granted on 21.05.2024.
Land To The Rear Of 60-62 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DA
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02001/FUL
Part change of use of existing building and associated internal alterations to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable young adults (5 Bedrooms),together with installation of external lift and other alterations to existing building to provide accessibility enhancements, including a ramp, and provision of cycle parking. Erection of buildings and structures to form a community farm.(Please note: Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/02002/LB applications received).
St Martin In The Fields High School 155 Tulse Hill London SW2 3UP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02002/LB
Part change of use of existing building and associated internal alterations to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable young adults (5 Bedrooms),together with installation of external lift and other alterations to existing building to provide accessibility enhancements, including a ramp, and provision of cycle parking. Erection of buildings and structures to form a community farm.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02002/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02001/FUL).
St Martin In The Fields High School 155 Tulse Hill London SW2 3UP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/02003/TCA
REAR GARDEN:Evergreen Magnolia. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.Two Yews. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.Pittosporum. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.
71 The Chase London Lambeth SW4 0NP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02004/FUL
Demolition of derelict garages and erection of two storey dwellinghouse, and the installation of front boundary wall including a gate, plus landscaping treatment.
Land Between 12 And 20 Durand Gardens London SW9 0PP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02005/FUL
Conversion of existing house to create 5no. self-contained flats together with the erection of single storey rear and 2-storey side extension and replacement of the existing 2-storey rear projection with a 3-storey rear extension.
7 Thurlow Park Road London Lambeth SE21 8JB
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02006/FUL
Erection of two rear dormers extension, plus the installation of two roof lights to the front roof slope , together with the replacement of the ground floor rear extension, including the removal of the lean-to.
35 Lillieshall Road London SW4 0LN
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Unknown26/02008/TCA
FRONTAGE COMMUNAL GARDEN:T1 Flowering Cherry: FELL TO GROUND LEVEL and remove stump.COMMUNAL GARDEN:T2 Norway Maple: REDUCE approximately 8m lateral branches on the building and fire escape side by 2m.T3 Norway Maple: REDUCE approximately 8m lateral branches and branches touching the building by up to 2m.T4 Walnut: REDUCE all branches on the building side by 2m to provide approximately 2m clearance from the building.Council Note:On 21 September 2026 Lambeth Council made provisional Tree Preservation Order TPO No. 540. The Order protects only the five individually identified trees on the Kennington Lane frontage: T1 Flowering Cherry, T2 Cherry, T3 multi-stem Birch, T4 Cherry and T5 Cherry. It does not extend to other trees within the Tamar House grounds or to shrubs. The Order takes effect immediately and remains provisional for up to six months unless confirmed by the Council, whichever occurs first. For a copy of the provisional TPO, or to make representations, please email planningconservation@lambeth.gov.uk.
Outside Tamar House Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4XA
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02009/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Southwark with respect to phased development comprising (a) the demolition of existing buildings at 202 and 203-208 Blackfriars Road and (b) the erection of a building to accommodate hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary uses plus refuse stores, plant, cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping and associated works at 202 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ.
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Southwark
Received 8 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02012/FUL
Replacement of the conservatory with a rear extension, the replacement of ground floor rear window with PPC aluminium picture framed window, erection of a single storey ground floor side extension and the refurbishment of existing porch, plus the conversion of garage into a habitable room with household storage facilities. Installation of flue.
9 Coney Acre London SE21 8LL
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02013/S106D
Submission of details to discharge Schedule 5, Part 3, Clause 3.1(DHN Strategy) of the Section 106 Agreement dated 07.11.2025 associated with planning application ref: 25/00994/FUL (Demolition of existing office building (Use Class E(g)(i)) and erection of 11 storey building to provide a hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary co-working cafe and facilities, public realm improvement, cycle parking, servicing and plant, and other associated works.) granted on 12.11.2025.
10 Wyvil Road London SW8 2TG
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Decided26/02014/DET
Approval of details pursuant to Conditions 8 (crime prevention strategy), 20 (cycle storage), 21 (refuse and recycling storage) and 22 (waste management plan) of planning permission ref 24/02358/VOC (Variation of conditions 2, 13, 14 and 15 of planning permission ref: 15/03470/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 14/02756/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to provide office (B1) accommodation at lower levels, 34 residential units on upper levels, together with ancillary residential accommodation, car and cycle parking and refuse storage) Granted on 19.01.2015), granted on: 22/04/2016.Variation sought:Amendments required to ensure the building is compliant with current Fire Regulations (through the retention of the existing second staircase); an additional two residential units; a reduction in office floorspace; and amendments to the building's energy strategy) Granted on 12.12.2024
Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London Lambeth SE1 7SP
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02015/NMC
Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 20/02190/FUL (Redevelopment of the site, involving the demolition of existing structures and erection of 3 storey building plus basement to provide 5 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) together with provision of cycle/refuse store, landscaping and other associated works.) Granted on 20.11.2023.
94A And 94B Larkhall Lane London SW4 6SP
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02016/OBS
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Croydon with respect to the installation of kitchen extraction system at 443 Streatham High Road, Norbury, London, SW16 3PH. Application Number: 26/01450/FUL.
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Croydon
Received 26 Jun 2026 - Unknown26/02017/TCA
FRONT GARDEN:T1 Magnolia: CROWN REDUCE by 1.2m all round to a final height of 4m and crown width of 3m.REAR GARDEN:T2 Olive: CROWN REDUCE by 2m all round to a final height of 3m and crown width of 2m.
27 Union Road London SW4 6JQ
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02018/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 13 (Water Efficiency Calculator), 14 (Lighting scheme) and part of condition 24 (Part B - Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref: 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) granted on 12.08.2024.
23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AE
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02019/FUL
Erection of a rear mansard roof extension with two rear dormer windows
44 Orlando Road London Lambeth SW4 0LF
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02020/FUL
Replacement of 6x sash windows, and 1x UPVC window with hardwood, vacuum glazing windows. Existing sash boxes to be retained. (Flat 3). (Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/02021/LB applications received).
10 Chester Way London SE11 4UT
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02021/LB
Replacement of 6x sash windows, and 1x UPVC window with hardwood, vacuum glazing windows. Existing sash boxes to be retained. (Flat 3) - (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02021/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02020/FUL).
10 Chester Way London SE11 4UT
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02022/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 54 (Wheelchair accessible hotel rooms) of Planning permission ref : 25/00994/FUL (Demolition of existing office building (Use Class E(g)(i)) and erection of 11 storey building to provide a hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary co-working caf� and facilities, public realm improvement, cycle parking, servicing and plant, and other associated works) granted on 12.11.2025.
10 Wyvil Road London SW8 2TG
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02023/FUL
Demolition and Rebuilding of Boundary Wall.
2 Ferndale Road London Lambeth SW4 7SF
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02024/LB
Demolition and Rebuilding of Boundary Wall.
2 Ferndale Road London Lambeth SW4 7SF
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02025/DET
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 8a (Air Quality filtration) of planning permission ref 24/02624/FUL (Development comprising the replacement of the 4th floor and erection of a 5th floor rooftop, the removal of the entrance canopy plus formation of a new entrance and seating area, erection of rear extension at all levels, together with alterations to car parking spaces and servicing arrangements. (Re-consultation due to revised description).) Granted on 06.03.2025
87 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RN
Received 10 Jul 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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