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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 dates5,355Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,597 approved or refused records
573Refused applications
3,024 approved · 573 refused · 67 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/25/141496
Construction of a conservatory at the rear of 77 Riverview Park SE6.
77 RIVERVIEW PARK, LONDON, SE6 4PL
Received 19 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141497
Partially retrospective planning application for various internal and external alterations, including the installation of a Juliet Balcony at the rear elevation, replacement of existing window windows, insertion of new window openings and blocking up on existing windows openings, replacement of the roof coverings with natural slate, insertion of rooflights to the flat roof and flank roof slope, alterations to the shopfronts, construction of an enclosed winter garden at the rear, removal of a lean-to storage structure and construction of a replacement storage structure in a different location, installation of an air conditioning unit at the rear elevation, and all associated works at 203-205 Deptford High Street, SE8.
203-205 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE8 3NT
Received 19 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141498
REAR (front to Widborne Cl): ONE Japanese Pagoda Tree (T1)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: tree is taking away daylight from the garden causing other plants to struggle to grow well. Replacement trees to be arranged. REAR (front to Widborne Cl): ONE Maple (T2)(ht.9m) FELL. Reason: proximity to side wall, replacement trees to be arranged.REAR (front to Widborne Cl): ONE Birch (T3)(ht.9m) FELL. Reason: proximity to rear wall, replacement trees to be arranged.Replacement trees: 7 new trees: 3x Pyrus calleyrana 'Chanticleer', 2x Amelanchier lamarckii (multistem), 2x Acer palmatum, with mix of native and non-native planting in garden planting scheme to enhance biodiversity. Informative A: retaining trees is encouraged rather than felling and replanting, to conserve captured carbon, especially retaining the unusual Japanese Pagoda Tree (T1) and possibly birch T3, for existing streetscape amenity to Whidmore Close and screening from overlooking from flats to the rear. Informative B: the seven proposed replacement trees are welcomed for amenity, wildlife, environmental benefits and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change.Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
6 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
Received 19 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141499
FRONT:ONE Eucalyptus (T1) (ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m to 13m from 18m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m to 9m from 12m. Reason:Required maintence for gardenInformative 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.
7 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
Received 19 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141500
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 rear L-shaped roof extension, installation of two rooflights and removal chimney at 61 St Norbert Road, SE4.
61 ST NORBERT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2EY
Received 19 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141501
The installation of a bi-fold door in the side elevation of the rear outrigger at 32 Chalsey Road, SE4.
32 CHALSEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YW
Received 19 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141503
Construction of a single storey rear and side extension and change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 5 person HMO (Use Class C4) at 34 Churchdown, BR1
34 CHURCHDOWN, BROMLEY, BR1 5PT
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141504
Construction of a rear roof extension, roof conversion, installation of rooflight in side roof slope and all associated works at 29 Allenby Road, SE23.
29 ALLENBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RQ
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141506
Installation of a new shop front with an awning and roller shutters to front elevation at 112 Bromley Road SE6.
112 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2UN
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141507
Construction of cycle and refuse store, together with the installation of gravel paths, and other associated landscaping works in the front garden of 90 Wood Vale SE23.
90 WOOD VALE, LONDON, SE23 3ED
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141510
Construction of a single-storey side and rear wraparound extension, at 65 Avignon Road, SE4.
65 AVIGNON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2JU
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141511
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of the garage into habitable space and installation of external windows, brickwork and rooflights at the front elevation of 63 College Park Close, SE13.
63 COLLEGE PARK CLOSE, LONDON, SE13 5EZ
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141512
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 at 6 Bosbury Road SE6.
6 BOSBURY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2SJ
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141513
Construction of single storey rear extension and all associated works at 145a Shardeloes Road SE14.
145A SHARDELOES ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6RT
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141514
Construction of a ground floor rear and side infill extension at 19 Holdenby Road SE4.
19 HOLDENBY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DA
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141515
Change of use into a 5 bedroom small house in multiple occupation for no more than 6 residents (Use Class C4), together with the alteration of the front elevation and conversion of the garage to provide additional living space at 9 Breakspears Mews SE4.
9 BREAKSPEARS MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PY
Received 22 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141516
FRONT:ONE Gladitsea (T1) (ht.9m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by3m to 6m from 9m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m from 9m to 6m. Reason: Light access & 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.
123 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TY
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141517
The installation of replacement timber sash windows at the front and rear of Flat C, 137 Breakspears Road SE4.
137C BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TY
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141518
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Architectural Details of planning permission DC/24/135436 dated 13th January 2025 at Sydenham High Senior School, 19 Westwood Hill SE26.
SYDENHAM HIGH SENIOR SCHOOL, 19 WESTWOOD HILL, LONDON, SE26 6BL
Received 22 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141519
REAR ONE Willow(T1)(ht - 7m)RE-POLLARD back to previous pollard points. Reason:To remove epicormic growthWork statement: T1 - Willow Tree growing in the rear garden To re pollard to previous reduction points, from current branch length of 3.5m. To remove epicormic growthInformative 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
54 BOUSFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TR
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141521
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/22/127024 dated 06 October 2022, in order to allow:- a variation to the wording of Condition 4 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), Condition 7 (Site Contamination), Condition 17 (Tree Protection and Arboricultural Method Statement), Condition 34 (Local Labour) and Condition 35 (Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan) at Valentine Court North, Perry Vale, SE23.
VALENTINE COURT, PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2LL
Received 22 Sept 2025 - RegisteredDC/25/141522
Listed Building Consent for the change of use of the Clarendon Hotel, 8-16 Montpelier Row, SE13 from Hotel (C1) to Specialist Older Persons' Accommodation (C3). External alterations include demolition of existing rear additions, repair and restoration of facades and windows, addition of glazed links between listed building and proposed new development. Internal alterations comprise retention of all heritage fabric identified, removal of non-heritage fabric and partitions, localised demolition of floor plates to enable introduction of lifts, double height space, and new apartment layouts.
CLARENDON HOTEL, 8-16 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RW
Received 19 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141523
Construction of a rear dormer extension and the installation of one front facing rooflight on the First Floor Flat,44 Bromley Road SE6.
FLAT 4, 44 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TP
Received 22 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141524
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 2.53m and a maximum height of 3.00m to 3 Callander Road, SE6.
3 CALLANDER ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2QA
Received 22 Sept 2025
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