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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/25/140055
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm whether the remediation works which includes the provision of new fire barriers, the replacement of spandrel panels and the replacement of insulation within parts of the existing cladding, with the existing external facade elements reinstated would be considered development as defined under Section (55) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) at 1-16 Gentian Row, Heathside and Lethbridge Estate, Blackheath Hill, SE10
GENTIAN ROW, BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10
Received 9 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140056
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the change of use from (Use Class C3A) residential to (Use Class C3B) supporting housing at 86 Doggett Road SE6
86 DOGGETT ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QA
Received 9 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140057
REAR: ONE Cordyline tree (T1) POLLARDING back to previous points Ht by 6m from 7.5m to 1.5m REASON: General MaintenanceInformative 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
36 BROCKLEHURST STREET, LONDON, SE14 5QR
Received 9 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140058
Installation of replacement windows at the front, side and rear, door at the side and the replacement of the roofing and all associated works at 31A & 31B Vesta Road, SE4
31 VESTA ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NJ
Received 9 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140059
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 hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer extension and installation of two front rooflights at 17 Kinghurst Road, SE12.
17 KINGSHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9LD
Received 9 May 2025 - Appeal lodgedDC/25/140060
Change of use of the existing single storey workshop/storage unit to a two storey, plus roof terrace dwellinghouse on land adjacent to, 39 Bonfield Road SE13.
LAND ADJACENT TO, 39 BONFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6BT
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140061
The construction of a three storey rear extension, a dormer extension to the rear roof slope and two dormer windows to the front roof slope in connection with the alteration and conversion of the upper floors to provide 3 self-contained flats at 143 Stanstead Road SE23.
143 STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1HH
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140062
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear, together with the provision of a courtyard and patio area at Flat 1, 66 Adelaide Avenue SE4.
FLAT 1, 66 ADELAIDE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1YR
Received 12 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140063
FRONT: ONE Silver birch (T1)(ht.15m) Fell. Reason: tree root system causing damage to nearby structure (garage/mezzanine flat, The Old Knoll), damage worsening to point that tree removal is necessary to avoid further damage.Informative A: as the front birch contributes to streetscape amenity, retention is encouraged as the apparently small cracks in the adjacent garage mezzanine flat may be due to other factors such as the extensive basement excavations at 2 Oakcroft Road (ref DC/16/099535) and the depth of the garage's foundations. Informative B: should the tree be felled a replacement frontage tree is encouraged, species such as crab apple, Gleditsia, mulberry, Laburnum, hazel, elder. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
2 OAKCROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7ED
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140064
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm the proposed use as a charity retail shop (Use Class E (a)) and ancillary use for community outreach services can operate lawfully without the need for planning permission at ground and basement floors at 197 Lewisham High Street, SE13.
197 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140065
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 construction of a single storey rear extension, construction of a rear dormer extension and 2 front rooflights at 142 Salehurst Road, SE4.
142 SALEHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AP
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140069
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear, together with the installation of two windows in the side elevation at 17 Ennersdale Road SE13.
17 ENNERSDALE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6JE
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140075
Change of use of the existing 2 self-contained flats into a dwelling house, together with the demolition of the lower ground extension, installation of replacement windows and new doors in the rear elevation and all associated works at 87 Manor Avenue SE4.
87 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TD
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140076
Construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden for office and recreational use at 9 Sedgeway SE6.
9 SEDGEWAY, LONDON, SE6 1JR
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140077
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm whether the remediation works which includes the provision of new fire barriers, the replacement of spandrel panels and the replacement of insulation within parts of the existing cladding, with the existing external facade elements reinstated would be considered development as defined under Section (55) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) at 1-23 Regents House, Heathside and Lethbridge Estate, Blackheath Hill, SE10
1-23 REGENTS HOUSE, BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10 8EP
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140078
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm whether the remediation works which includes the provision of new fire barriers, the replacement of spandrel panels and the replacement of insulation within parts of the existing cladding, with the existing external facade elements reinstated would be considered development as defined under Section (55) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) at 1-26 St James House, Heathside and Lethbridge Estate, Blackheath Hill, SE10
ST JAMES HOUSE, 52 BLACKHEATH HILL, LONDON, SE10 8EN
Received 12 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140079
REAR: ONE Eucalyptus tree (T1)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT by 2.5m from 2.5m to 5m above ground level, by removing 3 lower branches & secondary branches. REASON: to allow more light to reach house.The London Borough of Lewisham (76 Tyrwhitt Road London SE4 1QB) Tree Preservation Order 2010.Informative A: huge thank you for managing the Eucalyptus within the rear garden setting for public realm amenity, please avoid removing branches back to main stems for long-term tree health. Informative B: for wildlife and biodiversity create habitat log piles with some arising where garden space allows.
76 TYRWHITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1QB
Received 12 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140080
REAR (no.158): ONE Olive tree (T2)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 3m to 2m. Reason: routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Cherry tree (T3)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: the tree is dead, duty to replace applies.Informative A: the retention of the olive (T2) is greatly appreciated as rear gardens contribute to the green boundary of the Brindishi school playground.Informative B: therefore under duty to replace, a replacement tree is reguired for the dead cherry (T3) - as it is a small rear garden, suggested species such as: Crataegus monogyna Compacta, Prunus 'Hillieri Spire', Amelanchier Robin Hill, Prunus autumnalis, Chinese redbud 'Avondale', Cornus mas, Seven-son tree, (Heptacodium miconioides).
156A MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 8LP
Received 12 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140081
Construction of a single-storey rear wrap around extension at 54 Marsala Road, SE13.
54 MARSALA ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AD
Received 13 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140082
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 an L-shaped rear extension and three front roof lights at 54 Marsala Road, SE13.
54 MARSALA ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AD
Received 13 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140083
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 front rooflights at 88 Durham Hill, BR1.
88 DURHAM HILL, BROMLEY, BR1 5ND
Received 13 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140085
Installation of replacement uPVC windows to the front, side, and rear elevation at the Ground Floor Flat, 17 Limes Grove, SE13
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 17 LIMES GROVE, LONDON, SE13 6DD
Received 13 May 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/140086
Installation of a Pulse Smart Hub with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality including provision of defibrillators on the pavement outside of 263 New Cross Road, SE14.
PAVEMENT O/S, 263 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5PL
Received 13 May 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/140087
Display of two digital display screens to the communication Hub to show illuminated content at the pavement outside of 236 New Cross Road, SE14.
PAVEMENT O/S, 263 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5PL
Received 13 May 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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