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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- DecidedDC/25/139640
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear roof slope of 7 Brockley Gardens, SE4.
7 BROCKLEY GARDENS, UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SZ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139641
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3(a)-Window and Door Details and Condition 4(a)(i)(ii)-Front Garden Details of planning permission DC/23/130771 dated 17th May 2023 at 5 Amersham Road SE14.
5 AMERSHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6QQ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139642
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 the first floor offices into 3 self-contained flats (Use Class C3) at the rear of 2-6 Devonshire Road SE23.
REAR OF 2-6, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TJ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - Awaiting decisionDC/25/139643
Change of use from sui generis to Class C3; Partial demolition and alterations to existing buildings and the construction of two blocks to the rear of part 5/part 6 storeys and part 4/part 5 storeys with self-contained residential (C3 Use Class) dwellings, and other associated works including alterations to vehicle and pedestrian access; provision of car and cycle parking; landscaping; amenity space and refuse storage at Catford Police Station, 333 Bromley Road, London. SE6 2RP.
CATFORD POLICE STATION, 333 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2RP
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139644
Construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of 93 Dacre Park, SE13.
93 DACRE PARK, LONDON, SE13 5BX
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139645
Construction of a replacement single-storey extension to the rear elevation with raised patio area at 7 Brockley Gardens, SE4.
7 BROCKLEY GARDENS, UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SZ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139646
The conversion of the garage into an office and bike storage, with the replacement of the front garage door with a hinged design and the insertion of a new window in the side facade and all associated works at 12 Buckley Close SE23
12 BUCKLEY CLOSE, LONDON, SE23 3EQ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139647
Installation of new double-glazed windows in the North-Eastern elevation of Flats 103 and 203, Atlanta Building, Deals Gateway, SE13.
ATLANTA BUILDING, DEALS GATEWAY, LONDON, SE13 7RU
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139648
Partial change of use of ground floor into a shop (Use Class E) and 2, one bedroom self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together with terrace and amenity space, alterations to the front elevation and all associated works at 152-154 Lewisham Way, SE14.
152-154 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE14 6PD
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139649
Construction of a outbuilding for storage in the rear garden and a wood workshop in the basement at 34 Otterden Street , SE6
34 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SJ
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139651
Construction of a rear roof extension, raising the roof ridge and installation of one roof light in the front roof slope at 184B Dartmouth Road, SE23, together with a new window at roof level and larger replacement windows at first floor in the side elevation.
184B DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4QZ
Received 1 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139652
ONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht. 14m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m on E compass point, CROWN LIFT eastern canopy to 4m above ground level. 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 owners and create conditions for planted up beds below canopy to flourish. No reduction in heightInformative 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.Informative C: Planting a small tree in the lawn would be appreciated, if amenable.
6-16 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139653
The construction of a roof extension to the rear roof slope, instalation of a rear roof light and reposition of existing rear rooflight at 186A Tressillian Road SE4.
186 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XY
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139654
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 dormer extension and the installation of front rooflights at 18 Horncastle Road, SE12.
18 HORNCASTLE ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9LA
Received 1 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139658
FRONT: TWO False Acacia trees(T1)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHTS by 1.5m from 5.0m to 3.5m, REDUCE SPREADS by 0.9m from 3.0m to 2.1m. Reason: Remove deadwood, crown reduce and reshape by 30% - routine maintenance ONE False Acacia Crown(T2)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.4m from 8.0m to 5.6m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1.5m from 5.0m to 3.5m. Reason : Reduce and reshape by 30% - routine maintenance REAR: ONE Lime Crown (T3)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 5.0m to 3.5m REDUCE SPREAD by 0.7m from 2.5m to 1.8m. Reason: Reduce and reshape by 30% - routine maintenance. 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.
32 VESTA ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NH
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139659
Construction of a single storey classroom at Montessori Nursery, 1 Rojack Road SE23.
MONTESSORI NURSERY, ROJACK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3DF
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139661
Construction of a single storey classroom at The Park Nursery, 3 Edwin Hall Place, Hither Green Lane SE23.
THE PARK NURSERY, 3 EDWIN HALL PLACE, HITHER GREEN LANE, LONDON, SE13 6RN
Received 31 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139662
Installation of replacement timber windows in the front and UPVc windows in the rear elevations and raising the window sill of one rear window, installation of smaller window and brick infill at 34 Peak Hill, SE26
34 PEAK HILL, LONDON, SE26 4LR
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139663
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the removal of the combustible external wall cladding and insulation and installation of non-combustible cladding at Axis House, 262-274 Lewisham High Street, SE13.
AXIS HOUSE, 262-274 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AD
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139664
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of the basement and ground floors as a cafe / restaurant (Use Class E(b)) at 115 New Cross Road, SE14.
115 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5DJ
Received 1 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139665
REAR: ONE Walnut tree(T1)RE-POLLARD REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 4.5m to 2.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m on all compass points. Reason: Routine maintenance / Re pollard FRONT: ONE Sycamore tree(T2)RE-POLLARD REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 4m to 2m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.7m from 3m to 1.3m on all compass points. Reason: Routine maintenance / Re pollard ONE Lime tree(T3)RE-POLLARD REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 6m to 4m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 3m to 1.5m on all compass points. Reason: Routine maintenance / Re pollard ONE Lime tree(T4)RE-POLLARD REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 4m to 2m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 2m to 1m on all compass points. Reason: Routine maintenance / Re pollardInformative 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.
25B SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EE
Received 1 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139666
Alterations to the front garden including new railings, front path, hard landscaping, planting and bin store and all associated works at 15 Ommaney Road, SE14.
15 OMMANEY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NS
Received 2 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139667
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/25/138627) dated 12 March 2025, in order to allow:- the installation of a rooflight to the existing outrigger roof at 34 Wood Vale SE23.
34 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3EE
Received 2 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139668
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 hip-to-gable and rear roof extension and installation of three front rooflights at 44 Dallinger Road, SE12
44 DALLINGER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0TL
Received 2 Apr 2025
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