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London Borough of Lewisham
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Lewisham. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates5,133Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,429 approved or refused records
545Refused applications
2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 9 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningContact planning Contact usLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Get planning adviceConservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions Article 4 Direction for Class E
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- Planning enquiries02083147400Council source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@lewisham.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas30 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas89 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- DecidedDC/25/138865
Construction of roof extension to rear roof slope and installation of roof lights in front roof slope at Flat Above, 402 Lewisham High Street SE13.
FLAT ABOVE, 402 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LJ
Received 30 Jan 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138867
Installation of new shop front incorporating a door to to floor above at 402 Lewisham High Street SE13.
402 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LJ
Received 30 Jan 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138895
Installation of replacement windows and door to the front elevation of 50 Brocklehurst Street, SE14
50 BROCKLEHURST STREET, LONDON, SE14 5QR
Received 3 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138901
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes A, B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the erection of a two-storey rear extension, construction of a hip-to-gable roof and rear roof extension and the installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope of 119 Waters Road, SE6
119 WATERS ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1UH
Received 3 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138922
The installation of replacement uPVC double glazed windows in the front and side elevations at Flat 1, 14 Sydenham Road SE26.
FLAT 1, 14 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QW
Received 5 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138927
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of 59 Cordwell Road as an Early Intervention Medical Service (Use Class E(e)).
59 CORDWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5QY
Received 5 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138928
Construction of two rear window dormers at 25 Harefield Road, SE4.
25 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LW
Received 5 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138949
The installation of replacement double-glazed windows in the front and side elevations of Flat 4, 82 Honor Oak Road SE23.
FLAT 4, 82 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RR
Received 6 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138962
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear roof slope and the installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope at 236 Malyons Road, SE13.
236 MALYONS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7XF
Received 7 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138969
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use as 2 flats at rear of 218 Brownhill Road SE6 (Flat A & B) (Use Class C3)
REAR OF, 218 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6
Received 7 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138971
The construction of a single storey ground extension, a first floor extension, alterations to the fenestration and door patterns, infilling of windows to east and west elevation, alteration and insertion of rooflights, installation of a air source heat pump and installation of a flue at 2A Arabin Road, SE4.
2A ARABIN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2SE
Received 10 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/138974
FRONT: TWO Plane trees (Platanus x hispanica) (T1 -T2)( Ht. 15-16m)(Spread �5-6m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5-6m to 3.5 - 4.5 �on N and NE compass points, CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground. Reason : Cutback to growth points near boundary lines to give 1.5m clearance of road sign. Crown lift by reducing all lower laterals in all directions, below 5m from ground level from 6m to 4.5 metres and/or complete removal of tertiary (smaller less significant) branches that grow within this 5 metres height specification. �ONE PLANE TREE Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T3)�( Ht. 18m)( Spread 6m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5 �on S compass point, CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground and remove all deadwood over 25mm and small hanging branch in lower canopy. Reason: Crown lift by reducing branches 3m above ground (over the footpaths only)� from 6m to 4.5m to growth points Lateral reduction of branches reaching to building, to growth points near boundary lines.Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
75-121 ALBURY STREET, LONDON, SE8 3PT
Received 10 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/138980
FRONT: THREE Lime trees (T1-T3) RE-POLLARDING to 5.2m in height, back to previous pollarded points. Reason: These trees have been pollarded every few years since 1998. Re-pollarding now due ideally before they come back into leaf.Informative A: The sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
93 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TX
Received 7 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/138981
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Schedule 2, Part 2, Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a vehicular crossover/dropped kerb at 67 Grangemill Road, SE6.
67 GRANGEMILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3JZ
Received 7 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138985
Construction of a single-storey rear wrap-around extension at 140 Malyons Road, SE13
140 MALYONS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7XG
Received 10 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/138991
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission DC/24/135390 dated 4 November 2024:- in order to allow to change the wording of Condition 4 Scheme of Development to say:Phasing Plan - No works of demolition, or alteration by way of full or partial demolition shall occur to the Main building or the Stable block until a specific programme of phasing works has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing.Unless otherwise previously agreed in writing by the local planning authority no works of demolition, or alteration by way of partial demolition, to the Main building or Stable block shall begin before evidence has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority of a binding contract for the full implementation of the comprehensive scheme of development including re-construction of the Stable block.The Stable block external walls, roof, and first floor structure must be re-constructed to at least shell-and-core in line with the permitted scheme within 24 months of the Main building being first occupied unless revisions are approved in writing by the LPA.at Baring Hall Hotel at 368 Baring Road SE12 (amended description)
BARING HALL HOTEL, 368 BARING ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0DU
Received 10 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139000
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear roof slope, the installation of replacement and new windows in the front, side and rear elevations, insertion of two rooflights in the side roof slopes, installation of solar panels on the side and front roof slopes and all associated works at 15 Ashmead Road, SE8.
15 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DY
Received 11 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139003
Partial demolition and re-construction of the front boundary wall and piers at 12 Eliot Park SE13.
12 ELIOT PARK, LONDON, SE13 7EG
Received 11 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139013
Construction of a single storey outbuilding at the rear of Flat B, 110 Blackheath Hill, SE10.
FLAT B, 110 BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10 8AG
Received 11 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139014
Alterations to the facade of the existing building at Lewisham House, 25 Molesworth Street, SE13 which includes replacement facade and window panels, alterations to the reception/entrance, ground and mezzanine levels and rooftop crown of the building.
LEWISHAM HOUSE, 25 MOLESWORTH STREET, LONDON, SE13 7EX
Received 11 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139018
FRONT: ONE Prunus Cistena (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5-5m. Reason: To maintain its shape.Informative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.
51 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NT
Received 11 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139032
Installation of replacement roof slates, repairing external masonry and all associated works at 38A & 38B Amersham Grove, SE14.
38A & 38B AMERSHAM GROVE, LONDON, SE14 6LH
Received 12 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139033
Change of use from a single family house to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 46 Ermine Road SE13.
46 ERMINE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JS
Received 12 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139048
The application relates to the change of use from business uses (Class E) on the ground floor to a self-contained flat (Class C3) and replacement of a door on the eastern elevation with a window and replacement of a window with a door on the southern elevation at Land to Rear of 41-43 Nightingale Grove facing, Springbank Road, London, SE13.
LAND TO REAR OF 41-43 NIGHTINGALE GROVE FACING, SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SN
Received 13 Feb 2025
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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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