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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 dates5,367Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,608 approved or refused records
573Refused applications
3,035 approved · 573 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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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More application records
- DecidedPRE/25/141641
Formal Confirmation that an Enforcement Case has been closed with regards to the below property:Garden Flat, 39 Leyland Road, Lee, SE12 8DSTown & Country Planning Act 1971 Enforcement Notice dated 3/3/81. With effect from 21/4/81, without the benefit of planning permission the making of a material change in use of the said land for the storage of building materials and office use. Planning file reference LE/394/41/TP notice complied with as per site visit 20/3/2014
GARDEN FLAT, 39 LEYLAND ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8DS
Received 30 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141642
Display of a non-illuminated banner sign fixed to timber/metal posts set behind the front boundary hedge at 73 Sunderland Road SE23.
73 SUNDERLAND ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2PS
Received 30 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141643
Special Treatment Licence London Local Authorities act 1991
1 LAWN TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9LJ
Received 30 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141647
Renewal Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
48-49 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH
Received 30 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141651
Installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front elevation of 88B Jerningham Road, SE14.
88B JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NW
Received 25 Sept 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/141652
The removal of the existing telephone booth and the installation of a street Hub Unit with integrated digital screens on the pavement at 217 Lewisham High Street SE13. (Please note the Advertisement Consent Ref:- DC/25/141653).
217 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY
Received 30 Sept 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/141653
Display of two digital display screens to the communication Hub to show illuminated content at the pavement outside of 217 Lewisham High Street SE13.
217 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY
Received 30 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141654
Listed Building Consent relating to the change of use of railway arches from car parking (Use Class Sui Generis) to flexible light industrial (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and Storage (Use Class B8), with the construction of a lean-to in the rear elevation and external alterations to the front elevation at Arches 172-174 Titan Business Estate, Edward Place, SE8.
172 RAILWAY ARCHES, FFINCH STREET, LONDON, SE8 5QA
Received 30 Sept 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141655
REAR: ONE Eucalyptus (T1)(ht.12m) ) RE-POLLARD to most recent pollard points. LATERAL REDUCTION by 4m from 12m to 8m Reason: 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.
36 EDRIC ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5EL
Received 1 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141656
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3(a) (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission DC/24/136954 dated 30th April 2025 at 71 Lewisham Way SE14.
71 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE14 6QD
Received 1 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141657
The installation of replacement roof coverings, new tapered insulation and all associated works at 1-16 Lilac House, Breakspears Road SE4
LILAC HOUSE, BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TU
Received 1 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141658
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8(a)(i) Materials and Design Quality of planning permission DC/20/119744 dated 16th November 2022 (as amended by s73 application DC/24/138431 dated 28 July 2025) at 34-40 Eastdown Park SE13.
34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Received 1 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141659
Installation of slimline double glazed timber sash windows to front elevation and double glazed sliding sash windows to rear and side elevations at 118 Waller Road, SE14
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 118 WALLER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5LU
Received 1 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141660
Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4, three storey dwelling houses, together with 1.2 high front boundary fences, cycles stores and all associated works at the site between 27 & 29 Aldersgrove Grove SE9.
LAND & GARAGES AT, ALDERSGROVE AVENUE, LONDON, SE9
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141661
Demolition of existing garage and construction of part one/part two-storey detached house with roof terraces, together with the provision of landscaping and all associated works at rear of 148 Burnt Ash Hill SE12.
148 BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0HU
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141662
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 (a) - Architectural Features of planning permission DC/24/137081 dated 16th January 2025 (amended by DC/25/141199 dated 25th September 2025) at The Deptford Centre, Speedwell Street SE8.
THE DEPTFORD CENTRE, SPEEDWELL STREET, LONDON, SE8 4AT
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141663
Replacement of existing single glazed casement windows and doors with new double glazed timber units at the front, side, and rear elevations of Queens Court Lodge, Taymount Rise SE23.
QUEENS COURT LODGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL
Received 2 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141667
Incoming Pavement Licence Renewal Application: Good As Gold, Unit 1, 209-211 Mantle Road , London, SE4 2EW
UNIT 1, 209-211 MANTLE ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2EW
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141670
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 L-shaped dormer extension and the installation of 3 rooflights to the front roof slope at 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141671
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 3.00m and a maximum height of 3.50m to 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6.
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141673
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 23 Nelgarde Road, SE6.
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141674
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use from Accountants Office (Use Class E) into a self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with bin storage at 130 Marvels Lane SE12.
130 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PG
Received 2 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141675
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/25/139060) dated15/04/2025, in order to allow: the partial excavation of existing front garden, new steps to the lowered garden and the enlargement of a front window at 66 Earlanger Road, SE14.
66 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TH
Received 2 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141677
FRONT:ONE Birch (T1)(ht10cm)CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 7m from 10m (by 30%). LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.9m from 6.5m to 4.6m Reason: routine 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.
73 HORNIMAN DRIVE, LONDON, SE23 3BU
Received 2 Oct 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Lewisham, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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