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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- DecidedDC/25/139433
The construction of a roof extension to the rear roofslope and installation of a rooflights at 86 Manor Lane SE13.
86 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE13 5QP
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139434
Construction of a detached outbuilding to the rear of 133 Brangbourne Road BR1
133 BRANGBOURNE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4LP
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139435
Construction of a driveway, vehicle crossover and drop down kerb along with front and rear elevation rendering and all associated works at 133 Brangbourne Road BR1
133 BRANGBOURNE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4LP
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139436
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 roof extension and installation of 2 front rooflights at 129 Como Road, SE23.?
129 COMO ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2JN
Received 17 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139437
REAR: TWO Malus sylvestris (crab apple) trees (T1,T2)(Ht. 10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3.5m from 10m to 6.5m,, REDUCE LATERALS by 2m to 2m from 4m, CROWN THIN by 15%. Reason: 30% of canopy to maintain health, shape and vigour; and thinning to promote good air flow and sunlight penetration.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.
OAKLANDS HOUSE, 90 CRANFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TQ
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139442
Re-conversion of two self-contained flats into a single family dwelling house, together with the construction of a part-one and part-three storey rear extension, replacement roof extension to the rear and two front rooflights at 1&1a Harcourt Road, SE4.
1A HARCOURT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AJ
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139443
Construction of a ground floor rear and side extension at 64 Beecroft Road, SE4.
64 BEECROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2BS
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139444
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the prior approval (DC/23/130106) dated 24 March 2023 amended by DC/24/136276 dated 10th September 2024, in order to allow the removal of Condition 5 (sound insulation) and Condition 6 (boundary treatment) at Kingswear House Dartmouth Road SE23.
KINGSWEAR HOUSE, DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3YE
Received 17 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139445
REAR FIVE Sycamore trees (T1 - T5) (ht. 14m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 10m to 7m on eastern compass points. 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 neighboring property. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and the tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. No reduction to height. ONE Holly tree (T6) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 10m to 7m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 1m from 7m to 6m. 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 tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.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.Informative C: The planting of a small tree in the front garden would be supported for urban greening, biodiversity, and streetscene enhancement.
112 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2LQ
Received 17 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139446
Bleucircle Ltd. New premises Licence Representation due by 14th April 2025.
17 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2NE
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139452
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, a rear roof extension, and installation of two front rooflights at 47 Sevenoaks Road, SE4.?
47 SEVENOAKS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1RF
Received 17 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139455
The construction of a single storey side and rear extension at 95 Perry Rise SE23.
95 PERRY RISE, LONDON, SE23 2QU
Received 18 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139456
FRONT ONE Yew tree(T1)(ht. 9m)REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on all compass points. 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 tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above No reduction in height. REAR ONE Yew (T2)(ht. 9m)REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2m from 9m to 7m on all compass points. 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 tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above No reduction in height. 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.
114 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2LQ
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139457
Submission of information pursuant to section 3 of S106 agreement dated 8th June 2023 in respect of planning permission (DC/22/127431) dated 9 June 2023 for the Car club Strategy review at Greenbank Cottage Taymount Rise SE23.
GREEN BANK COTTAGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL
Received 18 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139458
ONE Lime tree(T1)CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 11m to 8m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 3m from 7m to 4m. 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. Tree has been reduced previously so work is part of an ongoing maintenance cycle. The pruning will not go beyond any previous points and sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. 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.
5 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TW
Received 18 Mar 2025 - UnknownDC/25/139459
REAR: ONE Maple (T1)(ht. 14m) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 14m to 12m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 14m to 11m. 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 sufficient time has elapsed to allow canopy regrowth. 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.
FLAT 2, 36 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AS
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139460
DC/25/139560 - The alterations and change of use of the existing store and the construction of a new basement and first floor extension, reconfiguration of the ground floor, 2 courtyards with light wells, balcony, an enclosure fire stair to the west of the building to link all the levels, provision of cycle and bin storage in the existing garage, installation of solar PV on the roof and all associated works for the creation of a two-bedroom self-contained unit at the rear of 110 Ringstead Road SE6.
110 RINGSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BS
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139461
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class 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 and a rear dormer, and the installation of two front rooflights at 40 Luffman Road, SE12.
40 LUFFMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9SX
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139463
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 Class E (shop) to C3 (residential), together with the provision of cycle and bin stores at 5 Kent House Road SE26.
5 KENT HOUSE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5LN
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139464
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 5.00m, an eaves height of 3.00m and a maximum height of 3.00m to 16 RAYFORD AVENUE, SE12.
16 RAYFORD AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 0NG
Received 19 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139465
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 11-Construction Logistics Plan and Condition 12-Construction Environmental Management Plan of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139466
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 18(a)-Site Contamination Remediation Strategy of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139467
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 19 (Thames Water - Water) of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 07 March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 18 Mar 2025 - DecidedDC/25/139468
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 20-part a (Piling - Thames Water & Environment Agency) of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 07 March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 18 Mar 2025
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