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London Borough of Lewisham
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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 dates
5,133Searchable 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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedDC/25/140479

    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/22/126997) dated 01 November 2024, for the 'Proposed development at Leegate Shopping Centre SE12, bounded by Burnt Ash Road, Eltham Road, Leyland Road and Carston Close, for the demolition of existing buildings, and the construction of buildings up to 15-storeys (including basement level) to provide a comprehensive mixed use development including residential (Use Class C3), flexible commercial floorspace (Use Class E), a community centre (Use Class F2) and a public house (Sui Generis), together with associated public realm, landscaping and highways improvements, vehicular access, car parking and servicing arrangements, cycle parking and stores, and all other ancillary works', in order to allow the rewording of Condition (72).

    LEEGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, LEEGATE, LONDON, SE12

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  2. DecidedDC/25/140480

    Construction of a dormer extensions in the rear roof slope, installation of 2 rooflight windows in the side roof slope, one replacement windows at front and replacement windows/door at rear, provision of new patio,together with new front gate and fence posts, re-positioned gate at rear and all associated works at 8 Earlsthorpe Road, SE26

    8 EARLSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PD

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  3. UnknownDC/25/140484

    Pavement licence

    157 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QJ

    Received 16 Jun 2025
  4. DecidedDC/25/140486

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of two rooflights one located on the front roofslope and one located on the rear roofslope at 29 Carston Close, SE12.

    29 CARSTON CLOSE, LONDON, SE12 8DY

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  5. UnknownDC/25/140487

    SIDE (to Garlies Rd): ONE multi-stemmed Lime (T1)(ht.14m) FELL. Reason: multi-stemmed coppice regrowth from a historic stump, growing within 2m of building, section of the concrete slat boundary wall damaged since pre 2008. Replanting proposed: a native drought tolerant species will be planted in a more suitable location.Informative A: pre 2008 google streetview suggests there were 2x mature lime trees by the side boundary to Garlies Road, and T1 is regrowth from one of the stumps so the replacement rear garden tree is greatly appreciated to restore streetscape amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate, suggest species such as: Honey locust (Gleditsia), field maple, whitebeam, crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, Robinia, Laburnum, Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), mulberry. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    17 PERRY RISE, LONDON, SE23 2QX

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  6. DecidedDC/25/140488

    The installation of new window at first floor level in the side elevation of 72 Bromley Road SE6.

    72 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TW

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  7. DecidedDC/25/140489

    The construction of a single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 15 Effingham Road, SE12.

    15 EFFINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NZ

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  8. DecidedDC/25/140490

    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 3.15m and a maximum height of 3.30m to 42 BRIGHTLING ROAD, SE4.

    42 BRIGHTLING ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SQ

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  9. DecidedDC/25/140491

    Construction of single storey side extension at 1 Hatcham Park Road SE14

    1 HATCHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5QE

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  10. DecidedDC/25/140492

    Construction of single storey extension to the rear and side of Ground Floor Flat 1, 2 Algiers Road SE13.

    2 ALGIERS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JE

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  11. UnknownDC/25/140493

    REAR: ONE twin-stemmed Ash (T1)(ht.18m) FELL. Reason: Fell due to presence of Inonotus hispidus present in high canopy, included bark fork, next to boundary wall and the advancement of Ash die-back (not evidenced). Ash dieback renders trees unsafe to manage in the future and economically unviable as it will have to be managed with a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP). Replanting proposal: Replace with planting Caucasian Lime REAR: ONE multi-stemmed Ash (T2)(ht.22m) FELL. Reason: Fell due to this being a lapsed high pollard tree that has ash dieback (not evidenced), also unsafe to manage in the future and economically unviable as this will require the use of a MEWP. Replanting proposal: Replace with planting Caucasian Lime. (please see informative B below encouraging retention with T2 with crown reduction management).Informative A: the proposed replacement trees for T1 and T2 with 2x Caucasian limes, together with the proposed replacement for previously felled sycamore T3 (ref DC/24/134370) is hugely appreciated and welcomed to maintain tree canopy cover in the long-term. Agent asked to remind the applicant of the importance of frequent watering during growing seasons for 5yrs to ensure successful establishment. Informative B: the retention of ash T2 is encouraged to retain tree canopy cover for rear outlook amenity with Pagoda Gardens, wildlife and environmental benefits, and linear green infrastructure between treed railsides and Blackheath SINCs. Informative C: please create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity with arisings .

    15 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DY

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  12. UnknownDC/25/140496

    REAR SIDE (Friendly St): ONE Lombardy Poplar (T3)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: health & safety, tree in raised planter adjacent Friendly Street, during crown reduction and ivy removal (ref DC/25/139679) two cavities and large established root rot Ganoderma brackets up to 40cm across discovered at the base of the tree, instability and movement in the upper tree. Replacement tree planting proposed in the raised planter. Duty to replace applies.Informative A: the replacement tree under duty to replace, is greatly appreciated for streetscape amenity, wildlife habitat and environmental benefits, species to be selected from crab apple, quince (Cydonia oblonga), hawthorn, Orange Bark Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate, M.Luma), paperbark maple.

    FLAT 1, BANK BUILDINGS, 239A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1XT

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  13. DecidedDC/25/140498

    Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 110 Moorside Road, BR1.

    110 MOORSIDE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5ER

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  14. DecidedDC/25/140499

    Construction of a single storey lower ground extension to rear, together with the alterations of the external area at the side at 10 Mercia Grove SE13.

    10 MERCIA GROVE, LONDON, SE13 6BJ

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  15. UnknownDC/25/140500

    REAR: ONE Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum)(T1) CROWN HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4.5m from 14m to 9.5 m, LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.5m from 6m to 3.5m on NE and S compass points, LATERAL REDUCTION by 3.5 m from 6 m to 2.5m on W compass point. Reason: Tree management and opening the garden to more light.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.

    4 NETTLETON ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5UJ

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  16. DecidedDC/25/140501

    Installation of nine bollards and associated road hatching within the public realm on land to the East of Holmshaw Close and West of Bell Green, adjacent to 86-92 Bell Green SE26.

    LAND TO THE EAST OF HOLMSHAW CRESCENT AND WEST OF BELL GREEN, ADJACENT TO, 86-92 BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26 4PZ

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  17. UnknownDC/25/140502

    Outdoor seating to the front of the premises for serving food and drinkMonday 09:00 ? 22:00Tuesday 09:00 ? 22:00Wednesday 09:00 ? 22:00 Thursday 09:00 ? 22:00Friday 09:00 ? 22:00 Saturday 09:00 ? 22:00Sunday 09:00 ? 22:00

    UNIT A, ATRIUM HOUSE, 459-463 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6AJ

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  18. UnknownDC/25/140503

    Scrap Metal Licence

    2-4 RANDLESDOWN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3BT

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/140504

    An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/136585) dated 10 September 2024 for the variation of Condition (6) Opening Hours in order to allow the facility to open for one extra hour each day until 11pm at Ilderton Wharf, Rollins Street, SE15.

    ILDERTON WHARF, ROLLINS STREET, LONDON, SE15 1EP

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  20. DecidedDC/25/140505

    The construction of single storey rear extensions, roof extensions to rear roof slopes, installation of rooflight in the front roofslopes and all associated works at 51 & 53 Ewhurst Road SE4.

    51-53 EWHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AG

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  21. DecidedDC/25/140506

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the Appeal Decision (APP/C5690/W/23/3317236) (DC/22/127818) dated 14 November 2023, in order to allow the description to be changed to:- Demolition of 21 x existing garages on-site and erection of 5 x two-storey plus roofspace mews houses with associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage at 55 Broseley Grove SE26

    55 BROSELEY GROVE, LONDON, SE26 5LD

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  22. UnknownDC/25/140507

    REAR: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.10m) FELL. Reason: close to top of retaining wall to lower ground in rear garden 17 Crescent Way, leaning and causing movement to boundary wall, the tall thin trunk moves in the wind, and the single brick retaining wall has shallow footings, as Bayliss report.Informative A: a replacement tree is encouraged, species such as crab apple, Amelanchier, mulberry, quince (Cydonia oblonga), whitebeam, hawthorn, hazel, strawberry tree, goat willow, Magnolia, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), Orange-barked Myrtle (Myrtus apiculate) for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the changing climate. Informative B: please also refer to previous 6-week notice DC/24/136710 to fell 2x rear trees (a plum & a palm) for species suggestions to replace urban greening amenity. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    FLAT B, 9 HILLY FIELDS CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1QA

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  23. DecidedDC/25/140508

    The construction of roof extension to rear roof slope and installation of roof lights in front roof slope at 42 Ravenscar Road BR1

    42 RAVENSCAR ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5PW

    Received 18 Jun 2025
  24. DecidedDC/25/140509

    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 hip-to-gable and rear dormer roof extensions and the installation of front rooflights at 66 Colfe Road, SE23.

    66 COLFE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2ER

    Received 19 Jun 2025

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