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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 dates5,699Searchable applications
512Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,265 approved or refused records
853Refused applications
3,412 approved · 853 refused · 255 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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More application records
- Decided26/02277/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 27 (materials details) for 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) dated 20.05.2026.
Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02279/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (evidence that materials used accord with approved sustainability statement) of planning permission 23/00357/FUL (Extension and refurbishment of existing building to create new part fifth and part sixth floor, extension of fourth floor to provide Class E uses (office, medical and retail floorspace), removal and replacement of rear and side facades, renewal of fa�ade along Lower Marsh, upgrade of existing external terraces including greening, creation of new roof terrace space and courtyard amenity space, installation of plant and enclosure at level 6, provision of cycle parking facilities and associated works) granted on 14.05.2024.
1 - 5 Lower Marsh London SE1 7RJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02280/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (evidence) of planning permission 23/00357/FUL (Extension and refurbishment of existing building to create new part fifth and part sixth floor, extension of fourth floor to provide Class E uses (office, medical and retail floorspace), removal and replacement of rear and side facades, renewal of fa�ade along Lower Marsh, upgrade of existing external terraces including greening, creation of new roof terrace space and courtyard amenity space, installation of plant and enclosure at level 6, provision of cycle parking facilities and associated works) granted on 14.05.2024.
1 - 5 Lower Marsh London SE1 7RJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02281/ADV
Proposed new manifestation dots, vinyl pattern to windows, red keyline internal illumination to perimeter of shopfront glazing. 3No. new proposed roundels inside existing glazing and 1No. proposed digital screen position.
440 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 8BH
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02282/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 13(Construction Management plan) for 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 dated 05.02.2026)
10 Halsmere Road London SE5 9LN
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02283/PDE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.0m (length), 3.6m (total maximum height) and 2.9m (height to the eaves)
28 Helmsdale Road London Lambeth SW16 5UR
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02287/LB
Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal alterations to the ground floor communal lobby, including reinstatement of a door opening, removal of modern partitions, closure of part of the rear corridor, and associated works.
206A Brixton Road London SW9 6AP
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02288/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (Cycle parking) of Planning Permission ref : 20/01678/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of appeal decision APP/N5660/W/19/3225699 following planning application 16/03148/FUL (Redevelopment of the site involving demolition of existing retail warehouse and associated outbuildings (use class B8) and erection of 8 x 2 storey detached family houses with lower ground floor (use class C3), together with the provision of car parking spaces, cycle storage and landscaping) allowed on 10.02.2020) granted on 17.12.2020.
166 Weir Road London SW12 0NP
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02289/FUL
Alterations to the existing external restaurant terrace, comprising the replacement of the existing canopy, front balustrade and side screens/enclosures.
16-17 Shop Crystal Palace Parade London Lambeth SE19 1UA
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02290/FUL
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension. First floor side extension; rear mansard roof extension with juliet balcony and installation of 2 roof-mounted air conditioning units; and 3 roof lights to the front roof slope.
78 Elms Crescent London SW4 8QX
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02291/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey side infill extension with a courtyard and the erection of a rear roof dormer extension.
38 Gubyon Avenue London SE24 0DX
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02292/FUL
Erection of bin storage to the ground restaurant.
440 Streatham High Road London SW16 3PX
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Unknown26/02293/TCA
REAR GARDEN: T1 Cherry: REMOVE DEADWOOD and CROWN LIFT the limb extending over the boundary into the adjoining school property.
8 Stockwell Park Crescent London SW9 0DE
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02294/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).
81 Hubert Grove London SW9 9NY
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02295/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Certificate (Proposed) with respect to internal alterations only.
103 Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9LQ
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02296/ADV
Replacement of timber windows with like-for-like to the rear elevation and Installation of internally illuminated fascia and an illuminated projecting sign to the front and side elevations.(Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02196/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02197/FUL)
504 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 8EW
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02297/FUL
Replacement of timber windows with like-for-like to the rear elevation and Installation of internally illuminated fascia and an illuminated projecting sign to the front and side elevations(Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02196/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02197/FUL).
504 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 8EW
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02298/FUL
Replacement of existing condenser units to the rear - Retrospective.
34 - 36 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DB
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Unknown26/02299/TCA
Rear garden:T2 Weeping Willow: Crown reduce height to approximately 3.5m.Small fruit tree beneath T2: Crown reduce branch ends by up to approximately 0.5m to form a rounded canopy.TG3 Goat Willow: Crown lift to approximately 4m above ground level over the garden.TG4 Apple x4 and Plum x1: Crown reduce branch ends by approximately 0.5m to 1m, with emphasis on longer protruding growth, to form rounded canopies.TG5 Apple x2: Crown reduce to the vicinity of previous pruning points.T6 Bay: Remove upper central leader and prune crown to retain a rounded form.T8 Apple: Crown reduce by approximately 0.5m beyond previous reduction points.T10 Greengage: Crown reduce by approximately 1.5m to 2m.T11 Apple: Crown reduce by approximately 1.5m to 2m.T12 Bay, neighbouring garden: Reduce height by approximately 3m.T13 Pear, neighbouring garden: Reduce height by approximately 3m.Council Note:Clarification was sought from the agent on 14 September 2026 regarding the extent of pruning to the small fruit tree beneath T2 and TG4. The agent subsequently confirmed reductions of up to approximately 0.5m and approximately 0.5m to 1m respectively, and confirmed the revised specification.Works to ivy, rose and other non-tree vegetation have been omitted from the Section 211 description. Works described as removal of a dead tree, deadwood and a dead stem have also been omitted from the decision record.
82 Telford Avenue London SW2 4XF
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02300/FUL
Creation of an access to the rear garden at lower ground floor level, involving new steps, and the replacement to the existing window into a pained timber glazed french door. (Flat A). (Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/02301/LB applications received).
206A Brixton Road London SW9 6AP
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02301/LB
Creation of an access to the rear garden at lower ground floor level, involving new steps, and the replacement to the existing window into a pained timber glazed french door. (Flat A). (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02301/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02300/FUL).
206A Brixton Road London SW9 6AP
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02302/RG4
Temporary use of part of Brockwell Park for a Christmas Tree Market from 18th November 2026 until 5th January 2027, involving temporary infrastructure including fencing, lighting, sales kiosk and other temporary structures and ancillary equipment.
Brockwell Park Dulwich Road London SE24 0PA
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02303/ADV
Display of one non-illuminated projecting sign, and three non-illuminated fascia signs.
34 - 36 Streatham High Road London SW16 1DB
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Unknown26/02304/TCA
REAR GARDEN: T1 Catalpa: CROWN REDUCE by up to 20%, pruning back to suitable growth points to retain a natural form.
35 Spenser Road London SE24 0NS
Received 10 Aug 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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