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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

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5,369Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,610 approved or refused records
573Refused applications

3,037 approved · 573 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. UnknownDC/25/141707

    REAR: ONE Walnut (T1)(ht.16m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to 14.5m . LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 10 m to 8 m 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 or a dead hedge in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

    15 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UW

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  2. DecidedDC/25/141708

    Construction of a single storey rear extension and front porch, together with the installation of two ground floor windows at the side elevation and all associated wors at 36 Dallinger Road SE12.

    36 DALLINGER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0TL

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  3. UnknownDC/25/141709

    REAR:One Acacia (T1)(ht12m )LATERAL REDUCTION on north compass point by 5.5m from 8m to 2.5m. Reason: clearance from rear 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.

    29 CATERHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AP

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  4. UnknownDC/25/141711

    a Renewal Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.

    63-69 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE8 4AA

    Received 3 Oct 2025
  5. DecidedDC/25/141713

    Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2, two storey plus roof space dwelling houses, together with 1.2 high front boundary fences, cycles stores and all associated works on Land between 15 & 17 Aldersgrove Avenue SE9.

    LAND BETWEEN 15 & 17 ALDERSGROVE AVENUE SE9

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  6. DecidedDC/25/141714

    The construction of a single-storey pod (Use Class Sui Generis), together with additional parking spaces and all associated works at Sainsburys, Southend Lane SE26.

    SAINSBURY'S, SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE26 4PU

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  7. DecidedDC/25/141715

    Display of various non-illuminated vinyl signs on the elevations of the proposed pod at Sainsburys, Southend Lane SE26.

    SAINSBURY'S, SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE26 4PU

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  8. DecidedDC/25/141716

    An application for planning permission for the replacement of the roof and dormer coverings, installation of rooflights, solar panels and mechanical plant to the main roof, re-pointing of brickwork and all associated works at 31 Albury Street, SE8.

    31 ALBURY STREET, LONDON, SE8 3PT

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  9. DecidedDC/25/141717

    An application for Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including the replacement of the roof and dormer coverings, installation rooflights, solar panels and mechanical plant to the main roof, re-pointing of brickwork, installation of internal wall insulation roof, dormers and top floor room, removal of a section of ceiling, installation of secondary glazing to the windows, installation of built in storage and associated works at 31 Albury Street, SE8.

    31 ALBURY STREET, LONDON, SE8 3PT

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  10. UnknownDC/25/141718

    FRONT SIDE: ONE Ash (T1/T14 in TPO)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 11m to ht.9m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 2m from 8m to 6m on E,W,S compass points as marked image submitted 11 November 2025, remove snapped branch resting on garage, remove deadwood, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: clearance from building, general management to reshape for the setting, remove small, snapped branch. (Note ? see also 6-wk notice ref. DC/25/142026 to fell rear bay T2 (ht.3m) at flat A, 10 Somerset Gardens).The London Borough of Lewisham (Somerset Gardens and Loampit Hill) Tree Preservation Order 1974.Informative A: thank you for retaining the tree's amenity, health and aesthetics by careful crown reduction retaining branch structure to manage the tree within its setting, and for wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    FLAT A, 10 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  11. DecidedDC/25/141719

    Replacement of existing windows with new doubled-glazed timber framed sash units at the front and double-glazed uPVC sash units at the side and rear, together with the replacement of existing doors and fanlights with a new doubled-glazed timber framed unit at the front elevation and composite units at the side and rear at 30 David's Road SE23.

    30 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EX

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  12. UnknownDC/25/141720

    REAR: ONE Plum (T1)(ht.4.5m) FELL. Reason: beside fence, large decay cavity at base of the tree which is in decline, ivy clad.REAR: ONE Holly (T2)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.8m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reason: general maintenance, to shape into a more compact canopy.Informative A: the retention of holly T2 is greatly appreciated for rear amenity and wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: a replacement tree or shrub is encouraged for plum T1 such as elder, hazel, Mahonia, Pyracantha, Alder buckthorn, guelder rose, Spiraea, Grevillea, Guelder rose, Cornus mas, Witch hazel, Chimonanthus praecox, Stachyurus praecox, Laburnum and climbers on boundary fencing such as honeysuckle, clematis, rose, star jasmine. Informative C: if possible for wildlife and biodiversity, please retain a safe standing ivy clad stem with decay or high stump of plum T1 and create habitat log piles with arisings.

    16 HAYNES CLOSE, LONDON, SE3 9UA

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  13. DecidedDC/25/141721

    Construction of two single-storey extensions and infilling of front door at 14 Shearman Road, SE3

    14 SHEARMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9HX

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  14. DecidedDC/25/141722

    Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, 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 6.0m, a maximum height of 3.0 m and an eaves height of 2.8 m at 1 Geraint Road BR1.

    1 GERAINT ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5DU

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  15. DecidedDC/25/141723

    Construction of a side extension at 1 Geraint Road, BR1.

    1 GERAINT ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5DU

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  16. DecidedDC/25/141724

    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 hip to gable roof extension and two side dormers, together with the installation of one roof light in each side roof slope, and the removal of a chimney at 170 Marvels Lane SE12

    170 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PJ

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  17. UnknownDC/25/141725

    The proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of 6 no antennas and replacement within 6 no new antennas, together with the removal of 1 no existing cabinet and replacement with 1 no new cabinet, and ancillary development thereto on the rooftop of Eros House. Top of antenna to remain as existing.

    Eros House, BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2EG

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  18. DecidedDC/25/141729

    Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a 5-bed HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) (Use Class C4), together with the provision of front and rear cycle storage and associated works at 7 Murillo Road SE13.

    7 MURILLO ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5QF

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  19. RegisteredDC/25/141730

    Retention and conversion of Lewisham House, 25?Molesworth Street, SE13 to provide 319 no. co-living units (Sui Generis) and associated residential ancillary spaces, the creation of up to 291?sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), together with the external fa�ade refurbishment and upgrade works, together with all other associated works.

    LEWISHAM HOUSE, 25 MOLESWORTH STREET, LONDON, SE13 7EX

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  20. UnknownDC/25/141731

    An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/24/137858) dated 17 December 2024, for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow:- Removal of an existing enclosed structure and existing parapet wall and proposed parapet wall on front elevation to match existing; expose existing decorative brick arching; freestanding skybox rooflight; decorative wrought iron railing, colour: black; rooftop planter consisting of shrubs); replace existing uPVC windows with timber frame sash windows and stone sills within existing openings, matching the original at 1-3 David's Road SE23.

    1-3 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  21. DecidedDC/25/141732

    Construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension and extension to the rear roof slope, together with a single storey wraparound extension, a two storey extension to the side and front, installation of 4 rooflights, removal of a garage and all associated works at 138 Chudleigh Road, SE4.

    138 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EE

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  22. UnknownDC/25/141734

    REAR: ONE Mimosa tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 11m to 9m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. Canopy touching neighboring building. ONE Yew tree (T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 10m to 8m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m.REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties. ONE Apple tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 9m to 7m spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. REASON: To bring back to form & improve light conditions for owner & neighboring properties.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.

    62 HONOR OAK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RZ

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  23. UnknownDC/25/141735

    Construction of a single-storey side and rear extension, with rooflights, and the installation of replacement windows to the front and rear elevation and all associated works at 59 Pepys Road, SE14

    59 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SA

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  24. UnknownDC/25/141736

    REAR (no.65, land adj rail track): SIX groups Sycamore (in G1 in TPO) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 11.5m to ht.8.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1-1.5m, to previous prune points from crown reduction in 2020 ref.DC/20/119240.Reason: routine repeat maintenance for safety beside the rail line and property, squirrel damage, to retain TPO amenity and the designated railsides linear green infrastructure (SINC) for wildlife and screening. The London Borough of Lewisham (Heath Lane) Tree Preservation Order 1973.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the trees for amenity, wildlife beside the linear green infrastructure rail-sides designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), improvement in air quality, flood mitigation 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.

    65 ST JOSEPH'S VALE, LONDON, SE3 0XG

    Received 7 Oct 2025

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