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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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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- UnknownDC/25/139726
REAR: ONE Bay tree (T1)(ht.10-12m) FELL. Reason: close proximity (within 2m) of basement flat kitchen and excessive shading of basement flat. Replant with Silver Birch in nearby area.Informative A: the retention of the other rear garden trees is greatly appreciated, and the proposed replacement birch tree for the bay tree is greatly welcomed to maintain tree canopy amenity and environmental benefits, suitable alternative species are such as crab apple, Magnolia Kobus, bird cherry, pear, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Quince (Cydonia oblonga), Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate). Informative B: please create habitat log piles with some arisings from the bay tree for wildlife and biodiversity.
FLAT 1, 85 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TD
Received 5 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139729
Construction of a single-storey rear extension at 312 Downham Way BR1.
312 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NS
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139730
The formation of a vehicular crossover and block paved hardstanding to the front of 6 Newquay Road SE6.
6 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NS
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139731
Construction of an L-shaped rear roof extension at 134B George Lane, SE13 including three roof lights in the front roof slope.
134B GEORGE LANE, LONDON, SE13 6HW
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139732
Replacement of combustible materials to external wall systems with non combustible alternatives to match existing appearance to the flats at 1-39 Wardalls Grove SE14.
1-39 WARDALLS GROVE, LONDON, SE14 5FB
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139733
Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a two storey dwellinghouse including balcony, together with associated cycle and car parking, amenityspace and bin store on Land to the side of 13 Senlac Road and rear of 111-117 Guibal Road SE12.
LAND TO THE SIDE OF 13 SENLAC ROAD AND REAR OF 111-117 GUIBAL ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9NA
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139734
Details submitted pursuant to Condition (3) 'Construction Logistics Management Plan' and Condition (7)(a)(c) 'External Lighting' of planning permission DC/24/138333 dated 21st February 2025 at 309 Baring Road SE12.
309 BARING ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0DZ
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139735
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/19/112918) dated 02 July 2019 (as amended by s96a applications: DC/21/123804 dated on 5 November 2021; DC/22/127797 dated on 29 September 2022; DC/23/134016 dated on 8 January 2024; DC/23/134014 dated on 31 January 2024; and DC/24/137444 dated on 18 October 2024):- in order to allow:- amendments to front (Elevation BB) and rear (Elevation DD) garden gates at Bampton Estate, Bampton Road SE23.
BAMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139736
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 4.00m, an eaves height of 3.00m and a maximum height of 3.30m to 24 Nyon Grove, SE6.
24 NYON GROVE, LONDON, SE6 4EU
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139737
Replacement of windows and door at 96B Farley Road, SE6 .
96B FARLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2AR
Received 7 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139738
ONE Ash tree(T1)(ht. 16m)LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 10m to 7m on S compass point. Reason: No reduction of height. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. ONE Sycamore tree (T2)(ht. 15m)LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 9m to 7m on S compass point. Reason: No reduction of height. Reduction to shape canopy, 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.
KATHERINE COURT, 70 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RS
Received 7 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139739
ONE Sycamore tree(T1(ht. 15m)(spread 9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 15m to 12m, REDUCE RADIUS by 3m from 12m to 9m on all compass points. Reason: Sever ivy, remove all suckers at base of the tree, remove the longest stem over No.9 Algiers Rd. Remove the longest branches overhanging the rear garden and prune back the remaining by roughly 2-3m - routine maintenance. ONE Lime tree(T2)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 7m to 5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 0.5m from 4 to 3.5m on all compass points,LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 2m to 0.5m on NE point. Reason: Remove stem overhanging rear garden, sever ivy and reduce back highest branch over No.9 Algiers Rd to balance uneven growth - routine maintenance.
9 ALGIERS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JD
Received 7 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139740
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 dormer extension and installation of three front rooflights at 104 Thornsbeach Road, SE6.
104 THORNSBEACH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1HD
Received 8 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139741
Construction of a vehicular crossover at 53B Thornsbeach Road, SE6.
53B THORNSBEACH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1DZ
Received 8 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139743
Application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a non-material amendment to planning permission (DC/20/119744) dated 16 November 2022 to allow the rewording of Condition 4 to allow demolition to commence prior to the submission of land contamination details.
34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Received 8 Apr 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139749
REAR ONE Pine tree(T1)LATERAL REDUCTION by 4m from 4m to 0m on S compass points, LATERAL REDUCTION by 3.5m from 3.5m to 0m on E compass points Reason: Selective lower branch removal as annotated in photo to allow more light into the gardenInformative 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
56D BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TW
Received 8 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139750
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class A of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single-storey side extension at 25 Somertrees Avenue, SE12
25 SOMERTREES AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0BS
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139751
Installation of an internally illuminated freestanding double-sided digital advertisement unit - advertised space measuring 1065mm x 1895mm on highway island opposite 329 - 331 New Cross Road SE14.
329 - 331 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5DG
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139753
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of 117 Breakspears Road, SE4, as a residential care home (Use Class C2).
117 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TY
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139754
Construction of a two storey side extension, demolition of the existing garage and construction of a replacement garage/outbuilding, replacement of existing windows and doors at all elevations, installation of an air source heat pump, the installation of PV panels to the front and rear roof slopes and all associated works at 5 Wolfram Close, SE13.
5 WOLFRAM CLOSE, LONDON, SE13 5QR
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139755
Installation of replacement doubled-glazed windows at the front and rear, replacement door at the rear, and the replacement of the roof covering and all associated works at 60 Cranbrook Road, SE8
60 CRANBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4EJ
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139756
Installation of replacement windows and rear door, roofing and all associated works at 80 Cranbrook Road SE8.(amended description)
80 CRANBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4EJ
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139757
Installation of replacement double-glazed windows at the front and rear, replacement door at the rear, and the replacement of the roofing and all associated works at 78 Dennetts Road, SE14
78 DENNETTS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5LJ
Received 9 Apr 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139758
Installation of replacement double-glazed windows at the front and rear, replacement door at the rear, and the replacement of the roof covering and all associated works 9 Strickland Street, SE8
9 STRICKLAND STREET, LONDON, SE8 4JB
Received 9 Apr 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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