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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/25/139528
Construction of a driveway in the front garden and a vehicular crossover, change to boundary treatment and forecourt landscaping and all associated works at 48 Carholme Road, London SE23
48 CARHOLME ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2HS
Received 24 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139530
Pizza express has applied for a Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
64-66 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BN
Received 21 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139533
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single storey rear extension at a depth of 3.76m, an eaves height of 2.86m and a maximum height of 3.18m to 70 Hazelbank Road, SE6.
70 HAZELBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TQ
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139535
Construction of a ground floor side infill extension, demolition of existing rear bay window, together with associated works at 73 Knighton Park Road.
73 KNIGHTON PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5RN
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139536
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use from ground floor office (Use Class E) to 8 self-contained units (Use Class C3) at 102 Lee High Road, SE13
102 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5PT
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139537
The installation of replacement PVC Windows to the front, side, and rear elevations at 57 Pascoe Road, SE13
57 PASCOE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5JE
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139540
Installation of replacement windows on the second floor flat from timber to UPVC at 50 Reid House, 36-52 Hyndenwood, SE23.
50 REID HOUSE, 36-52 HYNDEWOOD, LONDON, SE23 2BJ
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139541
Construction of a conservatory to the rear of the existing single storey extension to the rear of 9 Reigate Road, BR1.
9 REIGATE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5JB
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139542
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a rear roof extension and front rooflights at 49 Vancouver Road, SE23
49 VANCOUVER ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2AH
Received 24 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139543
THREE Sycamore trees(T1,T2,T3)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 13m to 10m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reason: 30% crown reduction on each tree as part of general maintenance and to combat excessive shading. Remove invasive ivy.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.
124A DENNETTS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5LW
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139544
Installation of replacement windows to the front, side and rear elevations at 77A, 77B, & 77C Manor Avenue, SE4.
77 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4
Received 24 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139545
Change of use from single storey E(a) to three storey mixed use E(a) and C3 comprising E(a) shop at ground floor and 1 self-contained flat on upper floors at 1 George Lane SE13 .
1 GEORGE LANE, LONDON, SE13 6HQ
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139546
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the hip-to-gable roof conversion, construction of a rear dormer extension and front rooflights at 33 Malyons Road, SE13.
33 MALYONS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7XD
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139547
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendments in connection with the planning permission DC/24/137829) dated 15 January 2025 at Groundsman's House, St Dunstan's Jubilee Pavilion, Canadian Avenue, London, SE6, in order to allow: a variation of the wording of Condition (2)
GROUNDSMANS HOUSE AT THE PRIVATE BANK SPORTS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4SW
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139548
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3a (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission DC/24/134840 dated 27th June 2024 at Unit 1-3 Blackhorse Business Park, Blackhorse Road SE8.
UNIT 1-3, BLACKHORSE BUSINESS PARK, BLACKHORSE ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5HY
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139549
Construction of a single storey rear and side extension together with steps into the garden and all associated works at 1 Ladycroft Road, SE13.
1 LADYCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7BY
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139550
Listed Building Consent for the installation of an en suite shower room to an existing bedroom including notching the top of 200mm joists to allow a 50mm diameter pipe to pass through and drilling a hole through a wall to allow a 50mm diameter pipe to pass through, located within the floor void at 36 Dartmouth Row SE10.
36 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
Received 25 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139551
REAR ONE Oak (T1)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 17m to 14m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 4m from 18m to 14m. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.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.
113 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NH
Received 25 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139552
FRONT: ONE London Plane tree(T1)(ht. 15m)POLLARD by 2-3m from 15m to 12-13m. Reason: General maintenance . REAR: ONE ASH tree(T2)(ht. 10m)POLLARD by 2m from 10m to 8m. Reason: General maintenance. Both trees seen and assessed by an arborist and wishes to do the works after planning is confirmed.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.
27 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP
Received 25 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139553
ONE Pear tree (T1)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 7m to 5m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. ONE Plum tree (T2)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m from 6m to 5m. REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 1m from 6m to 5m. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighboring properties. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. ONE Conifer tree (T3)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 12m to 9m. Reason: No reduction to lateral spread. Reduction to keep tree size suitable for the environment, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic.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.
10 GARLIES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RT
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139555
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/24/134747 dated 31 May 2024 in order to allow:- variance to Condition 2 (Approved Plans) for the ground floor area is to be reduced slightly at 130-132 Verdant Lane SE6.
130-132 VERDANT LANE, LONDON, SE6 1LH
Received 25 Mar 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/139556
The display of a 48 sheet advert digital poster on the side elevation at 58 Rushey Green SE6.
58 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4JD
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139557
Construction of a roof extension and installation of a window to the rear at 24 Carteret Way, SE8.
24 CARTERET WAY, LONDON, SE8 3QA
Received 25 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139558
Changes to the front boundary including to the piers and railings, provision for bin store and EV charging, and changes to the hard and soft landscaping to the front garden at 106 Tressillian Road, SE4.
106 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX
Received 26 Mar 2025
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