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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Article 4 direction areas89 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. UnknownDC/25/140239

    FRONT: ONE Willow tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 7m to 5m Spread by 2m from 5m to 3m. REASON: In contact with property. General Maintenance. REAR: ONE Holm Oak tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2.5m from 13m to 10.5m Spread by 3.5m from 10m to 7.5m.CROWN LIFT to 3.5m from ground level. REASON: To create a more balanced form.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

    118 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2LQ

    Received 23 May 2025
  2. DecidedDC/25/140240

    Alterations, demolition of the existing outbuilding and construction of a single storey side and rear extension, together with alterations and conversion of the existing garage (to a garden room) in the rear garden at 32 Derby Hill SE23.

    32 DERBY HILL, LONDON, SE23 3YD

    Received 26 May 2025
  3. DecidedDC/25/140241

    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 with a depth of 6.00m, a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 2.90m at 84 Exford Road, SE12.

    84 EXFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9HA

    Received 26 May 2025
  4. DecidedDC/25/140242

    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 with a depth of 4.50m, a maximum roof height at 3.80m and eaves height at 3.40m at 59 Embleton Road, SE13.

    59 EMBLETON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7DQ

    Received 26 May 2025
  5. UnknownDC/25/140243

    FRONT: ONE Ash tree (T1) ht 15m, REMOVE one limb on SE compass point by 4m from 6m to 2m to growth point. REASON: Limb overhangs pavement and is a danger to pedestrians. REAR: ONE Ash Tree (T2) ht 8m CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 8m to 6m, Spread by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m. CROWN THIN by 25 % REASON: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.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

    6B PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SB

    Received 26 May 2025
  6. DecidedDC/25/140244

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(a)-Air Source Heat Pump of planning permission DC/24/137502 dated 19th November 2024 at 1 Lowther Hill SE23.

    1 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ

    Received 26 May 2025
  7. DecidedDC/25/140245

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the change of use of the rear church hall from Use Class F1 to an indoor sport, recreation, or fitness hall falling within Use Class E(d) at the St Andrews United Reformed Church, Brockley Road, SE4.

    ST ANDREWS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2SA

    Received 26 May 2025
  8. UnknownDC/25/140246

    REAR: ONE Cordyline Australis tree (T1) Ht 6m. POLLARD by 4m from 6m to 2m.REASON: General maintainence and upkeep of the tree.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

    80 EMBLETON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7DG

    Received 26 May 2025
  9. DecidedDC/25/140247

    Construction of an extension to the existing basement to lower the floor level and the formation of a front lightwell at 60 Hunsdon Road SE14.

    60 HUNSDON ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5RF

    Received 26 May 2025
  10. DecidedDC/25/140248

    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 two rooflights to the front roofslope 80 De Frene Road, SE26.

    80 DE FRENE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4AG

    Received 27 May 2025
  11. DecidedDC/25/140249

    Demolition of existing garage and construction of part one/part two storey plus basement dwelling house at 21 Adamsrill Road SE26, together with courtyard, garden, new boundary treatment and all associated works.

    21 ADAMSRILL ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4AJ

    Received 27 May 2025
  12. DecidedDC/25/140250

    Retrospective planning permission for the installation of replacement steps and privacy screen to the rear of the 19 Horniman Drive SE23.

    19 HORNIMAN DRIVE, LONDON, SE23 3BJ

    Received 27 May 2025
  13. DecidedDC/25/140251

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5(a)-Refuse Management Plan of Prior Approval DC/25/138784 dated 19th March 2025 at 2 Dartmouth Road SE23.

    2 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XU

    Received 27 May 2025
  14. DecidedDC/25/140252

    Construction of roof extensions in the rear roof slopes including a juliette balcony, together with the installation of two roof lights to front roof slope at 17 Dundalk Road SE4.

    17 DUNDALK ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2JJ

    Received 27 May 2025
  15. Appeal decidedDC/25/140253

    Construction of a single storey side extension to provide a garage at 13 Liphook Crescent SE23.

    13 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BN

    Received 27 May 2025
  16. UnknownDC/25/140254

    REAR: ONE Hornbeam tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION ht by 2m from 9m to 7m Spread by 1m from 5m to 4m. REASON: To bring back to form and improve light conditions. ONE Ash tree (T2) Ht 16m LATERAL REDUCTION on N & W compass points by 3m from 9m to 6m. REASON: To bring back to form and improve light conditions. Branches are touching the main building ONE hornbeam tree neighbouring (in 99) (T3) LATERAL REDUCTION on S compass point ht by 3m from 14m to 11m Spread by 3m from 9m to 6m. REASON: To bring back to form and improve light conditions.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

    101C ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TQ

    Received 27 May 2025
  17. UnknownDC/25/140257

    FRONT: FOUR Lime Trees (T1,T2,T3 & T4)(ht.8m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 8m to 6m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reason:general maintenanceSIDE: ONE Willow (T5)(ht.10m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 10m to 8m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reason: Improve light conditions.REAR: ONE Apple (T6)(ht.9m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 9m to 7m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m. Reason: Improve light conditions. ONE Prunus (T7)(ht.9m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 9m to 7m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m. Reason: Improve light conditions.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

    2 EWELME ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3BH

    Received 27 May 2025
  18. Appeal decidedDC/25/140258

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of Unit D, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, SE4, as a single residential dwelling (Use C3 Class)

    UNIT D, DAMSEL HOUSE, DRAGONFLY PLACE, LONDON, SE4 2FN

    Received 27 May 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/140259

    Construction of a single storey extension to the rear ground floor flat at 39 Bargery Road SE6.

    39 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LJ

    Received 27 May 2025
  20. DecidedDC/25/140260

    Construction of a single storey wrap around extension to the rear of 60 Foxberry Road SE4.

    60 FOXBERRY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2SP

    Received 27 May 2025
  21. DecidedDC/25/140261

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Refuse Storage and Condition 4-Covered Cycle Storage of planning permission DC/25/139383 dated 20th May 2025 at 15 Le May Avenue SE12.

    15 LE MAY AVENUE, LONDON, SE12 9SU

    Received 27 May 2025
  22. UnknownDC/25/140262

    REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress and 6x dead saplings (T1)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: tree touching neighbouring roof and fencing.REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress in a pot (T2)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.2m to ht.3.8m. LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m to 1.5m. Reason: routine maintenance, too large for environment. REAR: ONE dead Elder (T3)(ht.6m) POLLARD by 3m to ht.3m (im above fencing). Reason: to retain dead standing wood for wildlife and biodiversity. Duty to replace applies.REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress (T4)(ht.10m) CROWN LIFT by 4m to 6m above ground level, existing crown 2m above ground level. Reason: to provide clearance.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining dead standing timber and for maintaining a treed and vegetated rear garden for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: Duty to plant a replacement for the dead elder (T3) applies, suggested species: elder, hawthorn or crab apple. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    78 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PA

    Received 27 May 2025
  23. UnknownDC/25/140263

    REAR SIDE (18 Church Terrace): ONE Copper Beech (T1)(ht.9.5m) FELL. Reason: the tree is approximately 2m from rear left-hand corner of 8 Eton Grove, and is now causing structural damage to no.8's basement retaining wall and paving; the beech has dead and decaying wood from previous crown reduction cycle to reduce likelihood of failure, for building clearance and to manage light issues (ref DC/15/091210). Informative A: the replacement tree is greatly appreciated for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change, suggested species: copper beech, purple Norway maple (Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'), Purple cherry plum (Prunus pissardii), Robinia, Whitebeam, Wild Service Tree, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Hackberry/ Nettle tree (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii/Euodia hupehensis).Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    8 ETON GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5BY

    Received 27 May 2025
  24. UnknownDC/25/140264

    REAR: Oak (T1)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4m Reason:Clearence from neigboring garden to allow sunlight and 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

    20 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4ED

    Received 27 May 2025

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