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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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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- DecidedDC/25/139069
Change of use of the existing unit from commercial/storage to a gym at Unit 16 Titan Business Estate, FFinch Street SE8.
UNIT 16, TITAN BUSINESS ESTATE, FFINCH STREET, LONDON, SE8 5QA
Received 17 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139073
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) and Section 171B of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) at 106 Manor Avenue SE4.
106 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TE
Received 18 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139083
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/133000) dated 15 November 2023, in order to allow: a small amendment to the roof of the proposed extension and the retention of the existing front door opening size at 59 Lawnside SE3.
59 LAWNSIDE, LONDON, SE3 9HL
Received 19 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139089
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A & Class E of Schedule 2 Part 1, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden, together with the installation and enlargement of existing windows and doors in the side and rear elevations and Class A of Schedule 2, Part 2, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a 2.5m high trellis along the existing fence at 212 Albyn Road SE8.
212 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4JQ
Received 19 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139098
FRONT: ONE Sycamore tree (LSE0346) ht 13m spread 4m RE-POLLARD by 9.5 m from 13m to 3.5m back to original points at REASON: Due to 1m hollowing of stem & Ganoderma bracket within cavity confirmed with sounding mallet. REAR: ONE Ash tree (LSE0879) ht 16m spread 9.5m RE-POLLARD by 9m from 16m to 7m back to previous points. REASON: Crown near residential flats, exposed surface roots. ONE Ash tree (LSE0342) ht 17m spread 15m RE-POLLARD by 8m from 17m to 9m. Lapsed pollard at 9m REASON: codominant stems from base, overhangs garages on boundary edge.
KENDALL HOUSE, ST MILDREDS ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0RS
Received 20 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139099
FRONT: ONE Sycamore tree (LSE0340) ht 7m spread 4m LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 4m to 2m of side branch on W compass point towards building. Clear Ivy from base to crown break. REASON: Reduce need for revisits. Dense Ivy coverREAR: ONE Common Lime tree (LSE0333) ht 9m spread 6m RE-POLLARD at back to main stem Clear Ivy & Epicormics from base REASON: cyclical maintenance. Dense Ivy cover. ONE Common Lime tree (LSE0334) ht 12m spread 7m RE-POLLARD to previous pruning points by 5m from 12m to 7m. REASON: Contacting dwelling roof, bare boards & window. Dense ivy up to pollard points. ONE Cherry Laurel tree (LSE0881) CROWN REDUCTION by ht 15m from 16 to 1m spread by 11m from 12 to 1m. REASON: to allow regrowth to be managed by ground maintenance teams as a shrub. Branches growing against wall.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.
MARIE LLOYD COURT, 85A CRANFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TP
Received 20 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139101
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/06/062431) dated 4 October 2006, for the variation of Condition (2) in order to allow:- change of cladding material due to fire safety risk and to adhere to current fire building regulations at Block 1 To 13, Seymour Mews, ( Rear of 33-37 Lewisham Way) SE14.
SEYMORE MEWS, LONDON SE14 6LS
Received 20 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139113
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/138339) dated 11 February 2025, in order to allow:- changes to the fenestration at the rear dormer, including the addition of glazing bars and mullions to allow the windows to open, at 80 Manor Lane SE13.
80 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE13 5QP
Received 20 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139119
Reconfiguration of eleven bays and the installation of six rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park, including one fully accessible EV charging bay and substation at Unit A, McDonalds 2 Evelyn Street SE8.
UNIT A MCDONALDS, 2 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DQ
Received 21 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139120
Installation of replacement timber double-glazed windows to the front and rear elevation at 17 Cranfield Road, SE4
17 CRANFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TN
Received 21 Feb 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/139130
Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear and level paving to the garden, together with the provision of a car parking space and hardstanding, new access ramp, steps and entrance level, timber boundary fence and landscaping to the front of 20 Chilthorne Close SE6.
20 CHILTHORNE CLOSE, LONDON, SE6 4YW
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139132
Demolition of the existing lean-to and the construction of a timber pergola and single-storey ground floor extension to the side and rear, together with a rear replacement timber framed door with fanlight at 22 Upper Brockley Road SE4.
22 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SU
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139133
Construction of a part single/part two storey extension to the side and rear, together with a roof extension in the rear roof slope and the installation of 2 roof lights in the front roof slopes at 13 Lincombe Road BR1.
13 LINCOMBE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5HJ
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139138
Installation of replacement windows in the elevations at Flat D, 99 Embleton Road SE13.
FLAT D, 99 EMBLETON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7DQ
Received 24 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139139
The construction of a single storey outdoor structure (Temporary) at the side, together with the installation of replacement double glazed windows in the elevations and reconfiguration of the internal layout, at Foxgrove Golf Club, Beckenham Place Park BR3.
FOXGROVE GOLF CLUB, BECKENHAM PLACE PARK, BECKENHAM, BR3 5DE
Received 24 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139143
FRONT: ONE Bay tree (T1) RHB CROWN REDUCTION by Ht 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m, Spread by 1m from 3m to 2mREAR: ONE small Malus tree (T2) ht 3m LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.5m from 3m to 2.5m where necessary.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.
ST PAULS RECTORY, MARY ANN GARDENS, LONDON, SE8 3DP
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139144
The installation of replacement PVCU windows to the front elevation and replacment with PVC windows and door to the rear and rear side elevations and all associated works at 5A Ackroyd Road SE23
5A ACKROYD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1DN
Received 24 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139145
REAR: THREE Maple trees (T1) left, (T2) middle & (T3) right POLLARDED by 3m from 10m to 7m (Outlined in marked pictures) REASON:Recommended by tree surgeon.LATERAL REDUCTION of branches to origin on W REASON: Overhanging neighbouring garden.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.
24 BRIGHTFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8QF
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139148
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/24/136253) dated 25 July 2024 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Drawings in order to allow:- increase the pitch for the roof form of the approved dormer at First Floor Flat, 6 Breakspears Road SE4.
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 6 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UW
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139149
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/22/126353) dated 3 November 2022, in order to allow: the removal of Condition (7) Screening; changes to window locations and sizes (smaller) on the ground floor;installation of an additional small side window at lower ground level to increase light levels into the lower ground floor living space;resiting the rear extension away from the rear boundary line.at 8 Brockley View, SE23,
8 BROCKLEY VIEW, LONDON, SE23 1SN
Received 24 Feb 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139150
FRONT: ONE Copper Beech (T1)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: exposed heartwood from ground level running up the trunk to ht.4m on west side with decay cavity above at 6-7m (facing the playing fields) and dieback in canopy, at the side of well used vehicle and pedestrian access and parking area in adjacent property frontage.Informative A: a replacement tree is encouraged with a nursery whip in the same location planted between the roots to maintain urban forest amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the climate change. Informative B: please retain the trunk on site and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
INNER LONDON PROBATION SERVICE BAIL HOSTEL, 7 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139153
The upgrading of internal illuminated advertisement at the Bus Shelter, on pavement outside 38-40 Sydenham Road SE26.
BUS SHELTER, PAVEMENT OUTSIDE, 38-40 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QF
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139154
The provision of a vehicular crossover and increase in height of driveway at 503 Downham Way BR1.
503 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HU
Received 24 Feb 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139155
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of two semi-detached houses to the front of the site, a detached house to the rear and an ancillary home office/storage room with associated landscaping at 4 Duncrievie Road SE13.
4 DUNCRIEVIE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6TE
Received 24 Feb 2025
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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Lewisham, 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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