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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 dates5,721Searchable applications
512Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 4,286 approved or refused records
855Refused applications
3,431 approved · 855 refused · 256 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Awaiting decision26/02451/FUL
Application to raise parpet to the rear and the roof both by 400mm
286 - 288 Brixton Road London SW9 6AG
Received 25 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02453/FUL
Installation of an air-source heat pump within an acoustic enclosure in the external rear yard.
Clapham Fire Station 29 Old Town London SW4 0JT
Received 25 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02456/DET
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (samples and a schedule of materials) & 5 (details), 6 (landscape and public realm trategy), 7 (materials and planting), 16 ( sound insulation) & 17 (sound insulation) of planning permission 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 12.12.2024.
Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London Lambeth SE1 7SP
Received 25 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02458/FUL
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension together with the erection of a rear dormer and installation of 3x rooflights to the front roofslope. Removal of existing chimney stack and formation of a rear roof terrace.
153 Herne Hill Road London SE24 0AD
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02459/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Southwark with respect to demolition of the former MOT garage, partial retention of associated entrance piers and full retention of boundary wall with No.10, replacement rear boundary treatment, installation of an acoustic screen, provision of cycle parking, and temporary use of the site for outdoor seating, including a movable food-serving unit, in association with the adjacent occupiers of Arches 1124-1126 (Birdhouse Brewery) for a period of three years at 8 Half Moon Lane, London, Southwark.
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Southwark
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02460/FUL
Two-storey side infill extension at lower ground and ground floor level, the replacement of two roof dormers and windows to front and rear elevations with double glazed sash windows together with the installation of an air-source heat pump and air conditioning condenser in the rear garden
21 Durand Gardens London Lambeth SW9 0PS
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02464/VOC
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 18/04939/FUL (Erection of a head house to the rear of the land, together with hard and soft landscaping, new boundary treatments and alterations to the permanent access from Kings Avenue including the installation of a new entrance to the rear, plus the provision of temporary access from Acre Lane to facilitate construction) granted 08.02.2019.Variation sought: to relocate the access point on Kings Avenue to nearer the Head House.
159 Acre Lane London SW2 5UA
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02465/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 58 (Fire Strategy) of planning permission 24/01224/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a part 6/part 8/part 10 storey building comprising social science incubator space (Class E(g)(i)) on the ground floor with ancillary cafe, light industrial employment space (Class E(g)(iii) on the lower ground floor, with halls of residence and ancillary facilities above (sui generis), with provision of associated cycle parking, new public realm, loading bay and landscaping) granted on 22.08.2025.
7 Glasshouse Walk London SE11 5ES
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02466/FUL
Erection of a single-storey ground-floor rear extension, together with fa�ade alterations, replacement windows, installation of rooflights and associated works.
30 Chatsworth Way London SE27 9HN
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02467/FUL
Erection of a rear dormer extension including one rooflight to the front
45 Churchmore Road London SW16 5UY
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02471/OBS
Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining borough of Westminster with respect to Alterations to the existing building to provide a new extension to Villers Street; partial facade replacement and new external terraces; roof level extensions; refurbishment and associated alterations; public realm and highway works; and associated works at 1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH.
Adjoining Borough Observations Within Westminster
Received 10 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02473/PDE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 5.10m (length), 4.00m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves)
60 Conyers Road London Lambeth SW16 6LT
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02474/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension.
74 Woodbourne Avenue London Lambeth SW16 1UT
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02481/LDCP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the installation of Air Source Heat Pump within the rear garden.
56 Englewood Road London Lambeth SW12 9NY
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02482/ADV
Installation of non-illuminated signage at the nursery entrance.
St Saviours Church Of England Primary School Herne Hill Road London Lambeth SE24 0AY
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02483/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/02606/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension; erection of a rear dormer roof extension; replacement of existing roof tiles; installation of 3 front roof lights; insertion of one new window and one new door to the side elevation.) granted 06.11.2025.Amendment sought:External material change to the rear and side elevations
35 Hilldown Road London Lambeth SW16 3DZ
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02484/LDCE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) to confirm that planning permission, following a grant of appeal ref: APP/N5660/W/23/3317382 of 22/01987/FUL (Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a H shaped building ranging from 2 - 5 storeys in height comprising 24 self-contained residential units (Class C3), together with the provision of three disabled car parking bays, refuse and cycle storage, child play area, landscaping and boundary treatment.) dated 28/07/2023, was lawfully commenced within the 3 year implementation period required by Condition 1.
1 - 4 Brixton Hill Place London SW2 1HJ
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Decided26/02487/LDCP
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension and hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer.
3A Woodfield Avenue London Lambeth SW16 1LH
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02489/FUL
Refurbishment and extension of Arches 811-818, including new front infills, rear lean-to extensions, resurfacing of service yards and associated external works
Arches 811 To 818 Herne Hill Road London Lambeth SE24 0AU
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02490/DET
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5(Cycle Parking) of Planning Permission 24/00932/FUL (Change of use of railway arches from Coach Parking use (Sui Generis) to ancillary amenity and back of house space for adjacent student accommodation development (Sui Generis), minor external alterations to the arches, internal works to the main student accommodation and infill extension to western elevation to create new student beds, a new terrace at roof level, landscaping and other associated works.) granted on the 23rd of June 2025
Arches 176 - 177 And 202 Lambeth Road London SE1
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02491/RG3
Demolition of the existing School Keeper's House and erection of a new two-storey building with a new entrance from Turney Road and associated landscape works.(Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 26/02491/RG3, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number: 26/02835/LB)
Rosendale Primary School Grace Church Rosendale Road London SE21 8LR
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02492/FUL
Enlargement of two existing windows and creation of a new opening in the rear facade at lower-ground-floor level; relocation of the existing metal garden staircase, together with the creation of storage space beneath; and lowering of the existing paved garden area - (To Flat 1).
23 Hayter Road London SW2 5AR
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02493/LDCP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a full-width rear dormer roof extension, installation of front rooflights, extension of the party wall, and associated alterations.
40 Strathleven Road London SW2 5LA
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02496/LB
Listed Building Consent and Full Planning Permission for the reinstatement and retention of the original separate layouts of Flat 121C and Flat 123A, including internal alterations, reinstatement of the first-floor party wall, refurbishment and replacement of internal doors; retention of existing secondary glazing to windows; retention of existing air-conditioning units serving Flats 123C, 123B and 124B; installation of a new external air-conditioning unit to serve Flat 121C; and associated repair and refurbishment works.
123A 123B 123C And 121C London SE1 9NN
Received 31 Aug 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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