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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2,884 approved · 545 refused · 66 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/25/140265
External works to front garden including changes to the existing boundary wall and the rebuilding of piers, enlargement of vehicular driveway and the installation of timber gates, new timber bike store, removal of the ramp and reinstating original stepped access, together with the installation of replacement timber double glazed windows in the elevations and all associated works and landscaping at 7 Handen Road SE12.
7 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP
Received 28 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140266
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B, C and G 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 roof extension, removal of a chimney and installation of three rooflights to the front roofslope at 47 South Park Crescent, SE6.
47 SOUTH PARK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE6 1JJ
Received 28 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140267
Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises12:00 ? 23:00 Monday12:00 ? 23:00 Tuesday12:00 ? 23:30 Wednesday12:00 ? 01:00 Thursday12:00 ? 03:00 Friday12:00 ? 03:00 Saturday12:00 ? 22:30 SundayLive and Recorded Music23:00 ? 03:00 Friday23:00 ? 03:00 SaturdaySeasonal Variation (for all activities above) ? Any Day preceding a bank holiday until 03:00
UNIT 8, TITAN BUSINESS ESTATE, FFINCH STREET, LONDON, SE8 5QA
Received 27 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140268
Under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, I hereby give you notice under Regulation 5 informing you of our intention to 1 new 9m light wooden pole required at the above location.
64 KINGSHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9LB
Received 27 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140269
Reg 5 notification
BREAKSPEARS BUILDING, LEWISHAM COLLEGE, BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UT
Received 28 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140270
FRONT: ONE Japanese Crab Apple (T1)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 2m from 5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 4m Reason: To remove major deadwood and General 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
18 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX
Received 28 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140271
The conversion and extension of the existing house comprising of an additional storey, a 4 storey rear extension and basement level extension with associated lightwells and roof levels incorporating balconies and roof terraces to provide 5 self-contained flats, together with the provision of car/cycle parking spaces, bin stores and private amenity space and all associated works at 50 St Germans Road, SE23.
50 ST GERMANS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RX
Received 28 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140272
Installation of replacement windows and doors with timber double glazed on the front elevation and uPVC on the rear elevation at 7-9 Somerset Gardens SE13.
7-9 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY
Received 28 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140273
Installation of replacement windows and doors with timber double glazed on the front elevation and PVCu on the rear elevation to the flats at 17 Somerset Gardens SE13.
17 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY
Received 28 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140276
REAR: ONE Sycamore tree(T1) POLLARD HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 9m to 6m, REDUCE CROWN SPREAD by 3m from 5m to 2m . Reason: Pollard to previous points as 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
156 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON
Received 29 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140279
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), confirming compliance with Class E of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden at 56 Newquay Road SE6.
56 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NS
Received 29 May 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/140280
Construction of a part three/ part four storey building at 1 & 1A Station Approach and 1, 3 & 3A Doggett Road SE6, comprising a commercial unit and 9 self-contained flats, including the provision of a cycle store and bin store.
1-3A DOGGETT ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4PZ
Received 29 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140281
The installation of replacement timber double glazed windows and doors at 3 Taymount Rise SE23.
3 TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UG
Received 29 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140282
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 roof extension in the rear roof slope and the installation of 2 roof lights in the front roof slope at 64 Launcelot Road BR1.
64 LAUNCELOT ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5DZ
Received 29 May 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/140283
An application for Prior Approval under Part 16, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) (as amended) for the installation of a 20m monopole with 4 Antennas and 1 GPS Module located on the pavement, junction of Montpelier Vale And Montpelier Row SE3.
ON PAVEMENT AREA AT JUNCTION OF MONTPELIER VALE, & MONTPELIER ROW BLACKHEATH LONDON, SE3
Received 29 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140285
Reg 5 notificationRemoval of 6no existing antennas and 2no existing cabinets to be replaced with 6no new antennas and 1no new cabinet, installation of 1no new 300mm dish and other associated ancillary works thereto.
CORNBURY HOUSE, EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5QP
Received 30 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140286
REAR: ONE Leyland Cypress (T1)(ht.8m)(crown spread 3.0m) FELL. Reason: neighbouring tree, causing light deprivation, close to fencing, low amenity value. Informative A: the tree does not appear to be causing a significant issue with the fence or shade to neighbouring rear garden no.2 Harefield Rd - cutting back foliage on green wood which overhangs the boundary may be sufficient to address the neighbour issue. Informative B: consent from the tree owner is required before any work on the tree owners side of the boundary is carried out. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
201A-B BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2RS
Received 29 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140287
Construction of a single-storey lower ground extension at the rear and all associated works of 9 Casella Road SE14.
9 CASELLA ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5QN
Received 30 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140288
REAR: ONE Purple plum (T1)(ht.6-7m) FELL. Reason: Poor specimen, very close to boundary wall, replace in more suitable location.REAR: ONE Cherry (T2)(ht.6-7m) FELL. Reason: Poor shape, very close to boundary wall, to replace in more suitable location. REAR: ONE Cherry (T3)(ht.6-7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 7m to 5m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. Reason: General Maintenance. Informative A: the retention of T3 is greatly appreciated for rear amenity and wildlife habitat. Informative B: the proposed replacement tree planting is hugely welcome to maintain urban greening benefits ? suggest species such as: Hawthorn, hazel, quince (Cydonia oblonga), mulberry, paperbark maple, crab apple, alder buckthorn, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendron trichotomum).Informative C: please create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity with arisings.
64 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TE
Received 30 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140289
Demolition of the existing conservatory and construction of a replacement single storey extension to the basement at the rear, together with all associated works at 1 Eliot Cottages Hare and Billet Road SE3.
1 ELIOT COTTAGES, HARE AND BILLET ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0QJ
Received 30 May 2025 - UnknownDC/25/140290
FRONT: ONE Lime (T2/TPO T2)(ht.20m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3-4m to ht.16-17m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2-3m from 5m to 2-3m on all compass points. Reason: twin-stemmed, proximity to buildings, general maintenance.FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1/TPO T3)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3-4m to ht.12-13m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2-3m from 5m to 2-3m on all compass points to previous prune points. Reason: triple-stemmed, proximity to buildings, general maintenance. The London Borough of Lewisham (York House, Lawrie Park Road SE26) Tree Preservation Order 2009.Informative A: the sensitive management of the significant frontage trees is greatly appreciate. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
FLAT 5, YORK HOUSE, LAWRIE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6DT
Received 30 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140291
Construction of a dormer roof extension to the rear roof slope, together with the installation of roof light in the front roof slope at 6 Newquay Road SE6.
6 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NS
Received 30 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140292
Construction of a replacement single-storey extension to the rear, together with the partial conversion of the garage including the addition of a window and external door to the rear elevation and new garage doors the front elevation with all associated works at 29 Hengrave Road SE23.
29 HENGRAVE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3NW
Received 30 May 2025 - DecidedDC/25/140293
The installation of replacement timber casement double glazed windows at the front of 55 Bishopsthorpe Road SE26
55 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA
Received 30 May 2025
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