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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
5,359Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,601 approved or refused records
573Refused applications

3,028 approved · 573 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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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  1. DecidedDC/25/141583

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-Balcony Balustrades/Screening of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE23.

    LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE23 2QT

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  2. DecidedDC/25/141584

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 9 (a) - Roof-Top Plant Screening of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green, SE23.

    LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE23 2QT

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  3. UnknownDC/25/141586

    New Premises Licence Application under the Licensing Act 2003

    20-22 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XU

    Received 24 Sept 2025
  4. DecidedDC/25/141587

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 22-Secured by Design (Security Measures) of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE23.

    LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE23 2QT

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  5. DecidedDC/25/141588

    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 5.96m, an eaves height of 2.84m and a maximum height of 2.84m to 70 Crantock Road SE6.

    70 CRANTOCK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2QP

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  6. DecidedDC/25/141590

    Construction of a double storey side and rear extension, along with all associated works at 70 Crantock Road SE6.

    70 CRANTOCK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2QP

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  7. UnknownDC/25/141591

    New Application under the Licensing Act 2003

    28-30 BROMLEY HILL, BROMLEY, BR1 4JX

    Received 25 Sept 2025
  8. UnknownDC/25/141592

    Pavement Licence

    3-4 COULGATE STREET, LONDON, SE4 2RW

    Received 25 Sept 2025
  9. UnknownDC/25/141593

    The premises are located at 2 Station Buildings, SE6 4QZ, within a small retail parade adjacent to Catford Bridge Station inLewisham. The unit is a ground-floor convenience store in a mixed commercial area with good transport links and regularfootfall.The shop is a single open-plan retail space with one customer entrance at the front. The counter is positioned to provideclear visibility of the store entrance, including the alcohol display area which is located behind the counter.Alcohol sales will be strictly for off-premises consumption only. No seating, tables, or facilities are provided inside oroutside the shop for the consumption of alcohol. All alcohol will be sold in sealed containers for customers to take away.The premises are equipped with a comprehensive CCTV system covering entry and exit points, the counter area, and thealcohol display. Recordings will be retained in line with statutory requirements and made available to responsibleauthorities on request.To support the licensing objectives, the following measures are in place:Prevention of Crime and Disorder: Staff training in responsible alcohol sales; refusal log maintained; CCTV monitored andrecordings retained.Public Safety: Clear fire exits and signage; store layout designed to prevent congestion.Prevention of Public Nuisance: No on-site alcohol consumption; external area monitored to prevent loitering.Protection of Children from Harm: Challenge 25 policy in operation; all staff trained to verify ID before sale; alcohol displaylocated in a supervised area of the store.

    2 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  10. UnknownDC/25/141595

    FRONT: TWO Palms (Cordyline Australis)(TG1)(ht.5m & ht.1.5m) FELL. Reason: outgrown location either side of front entrance, too close building, no replacement proposed.REAR (no.15): ONE Pear (Pyrus Chanticleer)(T2)(ht.5m) LATERAL REDUCE overhanging limb by 4m from 4m to 0m. Reason: one limb overhanging from rear garden of 15 Inchmery Rd.REAR: ONE Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus)(gp.T3)(ht.8.5m FELL. Reason: self-seeded, growing up through Laburnum & Prunus, removal to benefit growth of Laburnum & Prunus.REAR: ONE Laburnum (Anagyroides) Multi stem (gp.T3)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: tree is not in very good condition with decay in stems & much deadwood in crown, as can be seen from photograph.REAR: ONE Cherry tree (Prunus Kanzan) (T4)(ht.8m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level, CROWN THIN BY 10%, only to the limbs extending towards neighbouring property boundaries. Reason: to give crown a better form.REAR: ONE Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (T5)(ht.9m) FELL. Reason: Self seeded, not in a good position near neighbouring boundary & competing with Cherry tree. REAR: ONE Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) (T6)(ht.16m) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level and remove deadwood. Reason: clearance, beside shedREAR: ONE Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) (T7)(ht.11m) CROWN LIFT to 3.5m above ground level. Reason: behind shed.Proposal: new owner, rear garden very overgrown, not maintained for some time, many self-seeded trees, need to remove some and replace in more appropriate positions. 3 replacement trees are to be planted in the rear garden, 1) Ornamental Cherry to become a future replacement for the existing one as it is quite old. 2) A Silver Birch (Jacquemontii preferred) and 3) an Acer.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining trees and planting replacement trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: planting a small tree in the front garden such as a magnolia is encouraged for streetscape amenity and urban greening.

    13 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NA

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  11. UnknownDC/25/141596

    REAR: ONE Birch tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1.7m from 6m to 4.3m Spread by 0.9m from 3m to 2.1m to previous points & reshape. REASON: Too large for environment, routine maintenance. ONE apple tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 0.9m from 3m to 2.1m Spread by 0.9m from 3m to 2.1m & reshape. REASON: 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.

    63 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TD

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  12. UnknownDC/25/141597

    REAR LHB: Oak tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3.1m from 9m to 5.9m Spread by 2.4m from 7m to 4.6mREASON: Too large for environment, 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.

    30 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  13. DecidedDC/25/141598

    Construction of a single storey rear extension and mansard roof extension at 7 Bolden Street, SE8.

    7 BOLDEN STREET, LONDON, SE8 4JF

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  14. DecidedDC/25/141599

    Installation of a replacement timber sash window to the front elevation at 27 Lind Street, SE8.

    27 LIND STREET, LONDON, SE8 4JE

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  15. DecidedDC/25/141600

    Erection of a high fence along the boundary with Foxwood Road at 24 Lee Park, SE3.

    24 LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9HQ

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  16. DecidedDC/25/141601

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate existing submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Section 191(2)(a) for confirmation that the existing operational development of a former workshop as a standalone dwelling is immune from enforcement action under the four-year rule, as set out in Section 171B(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 at 19 Wickham Mews, SE4 1PQ.

    19 WICKHAM MEWS, LONDON, SE4

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  17. DecidedDC/25/141602

    Construction of an outbuilding to the rear of the garden of Flat C, 21 Tressillian Crescent SE4.

    21 TRESSILLIAN CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1QJ

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  18. DecidedDC/25/141603

    Alteration and conversion to provide 3 self-contained flats, together with the provision of a bike store in the rear garden at 157 Trundleys Road, SE8.

    157 TRUNDLEY'S ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5JQ

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  19. DecidedDC/25/141604

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A 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 and installation of new side elevation door at 144 Cranston Road, SE23.

    144 CRANSTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2EY

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  20. UnknownDC/25/141605

    FRONT: ONE Holly tree (T1) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 6m to 4mReasons: Maintain sensible height and reduce shading to propertyInformative 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.

    100 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SD

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  21. RegisteredDC/25/141606

    Alterations and extensions to existing building (ground and first floor front extensions; and new second floor through addition of pitched roof and pitched roof gable extensions) to form 5 self-contained dwellings, and provision of pedestrian access from Bromley Road, and provision of landscaping, and of refuse and cycle storage, at land and building to rear of 243 - 265 Bromley Road SE6.

    LAND AND BUILDINGS TO THE REAR OF, 243-265 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2RA

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  22. DecidedDC/25/141607

    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 dormer roof extension, together with the installation of three roof lights in the front roofslope at 18 Bovill Road SE23.

    18 BOVILL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1HA

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  23. UnknownDC/25/141608

    FRONT (left side): SIX Lime (TG3/T1-T6 in TPO)(ht.7m) RE-POLLARD HEIGHT by 3m from 7m to ht.4m to previous points ref previous history DC/21/123620. Reason: Repeat routine maintenance beside access path.London Borough of Lewisham (York House, 66 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26) Tree Preservation Order 1990.Informative A: the management to retain these low pollard trees is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity for Lawrie Park Road and for the treed/hedge setting of the south side of York House, providing boundary screening, urban greening for wildlife, environmental benefits, wellbeing and climate change mitigation.Informative B: please create habitat wood piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    FLAT 5, YORK HOUSE, LAWRIE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6DT

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  24. UnknownDC/25/141611

    PAVEMENT LICENCE BUSINESS AND PLANNING ACT 2020

    293 BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2SA

    Received 26 Sept 2025

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