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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 dates5,395Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,633 approved or refused records
577Refused applications
3,056 approved · 577 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Planning enquiriesplanning@lewisham.gov.ukCouncil 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/25/141921
Replacement of existing single storey extension and orangery, and construction of rear single storey extension with parapet and two glazed hipped roof at 58 Handen Rd , SE12 8NR.
58 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NR
Received 24 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141922
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of a roof top solar array on the roof of a non-domestic building (Block Buildings BOB & KOO) at University Hospital, Lewisham High Street SE13.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LH
Received 24 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141923
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-part a (Cycle Parking Facilities) of planning permission DC/25/141027 dated on 01 October 2025 at St Andrews United Reformed Church, Brockley Road, SE4
ST ANDREWS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2SA
Received 24 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141924
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use from (Use Class E) into two self-contained flats (Use Class C3) at 79A Springbank Road, London, SE13 6SS.
79 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SS
Received 24 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141928
SERVED Pavement Licence New - Lewisham Resta Coffee
83 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 5JX
Received 24 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141929
REAR: TWO Yew trees LHB (T1-T2) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 10m to 7m Spread by 1.8m from 6m to 4.2m. Remove epicormic growth & Ivy, reshape by 30%.REASON: Routine maintenance.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
30 CRANFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UG
Received 24 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141930
Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the elevations at Flat 12, 66 London Road SE23.
FLAT 12, 66 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HQ
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141931
Alterations and conversion the existing loft space with sun tunnel in the front roof slope together with the replacement of existing roof light, installation of 3 rooflights in the rear roof slope and all associated works at 4 Bishopsthorpe Road, SE26
4 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4NY
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141932
Planning Permission for external alterations works to front garden surfaces, replacing front railings, repairing the lead flat roof, and replacing rear French doors and sash windows at 22 Dartmouth Row, SE10.
22 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141933
Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishment at lower ground floor, including installation of new finishes and floor slab, creation of a shower room, and damp-proofing works to front vaults. External works include reinstating traditional front garden surfaces, replacing front railings, repairing the lead flat roof, and replacing rear French doors and sash windows at 22 Dartmouth Row, SE10.
22 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141934
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 102 Newlands Park SE26.
102 NEWLANDS PARK, LONDON, SE26 5NB
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141935
Retrospective planning permission for the construction of a roof extension to the rear roof slope, the raising of roof ridge, installation of roof lights to the front roof slope and all associated works at 8 Churchdown BR1.
8 CHURCHDOWN, BROMLEY, BR1 5PT
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141936
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 extension and installation of three front rooflights, at 228 Kirkdale SE26.
228 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4NL
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141937
Demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a part single/part two storey extension to the side and rear and all associated works at 55 Cambridge Drive, SE12.
55 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, SE12 8AG
Received 27 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141938
REAR: FOUR trees (G1 - Buddleia, Ivy, Pyracantha, Cherry Maple). LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 4m to 2m on E compass point.REASON: Branches of trees encroaching on yard. FIVE trees (G2 - Ivy, Buddleia, Elder, Maple, Willow) LATERAL REDUCTION by 3m form 6m to 3m on W compass point.REASON: Branches of trees encroaching on neighbouring properties.Laterally reduce by 2m branches of trees encroaching on yard to a height of 4m (G1 - Buddleia, Ivy, Pyracantha, Cherry Maple). 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.
88-90 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PE
Received 27 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141939
Application submitted under Section 73a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Listed Building Consent (DC/24/137525) dated 30 October 2024 in order to change the roof slate to Riverstone Ultra roofing natural slate at 16 Belmont Hill SE13.
16 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
Received 17 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141941
An application for a Full Variation has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003.
150-164 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5DD
Received 24 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141944
The alteration and conversion of the basement and lower basement into a self-contained flat, together with the provision of bike and bin stores and all associated works at 2A Radlet Avenue SE26.
2A RADLET AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BZ
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141945
An application for planning permission for the enlargement of a lower ground floor window opening and installation of a door, alterations to the rear stairwell and lightwell including the new stairwell and lightwell, removal of a water tank on the roof and replacement of roof coverings at 166 Lewisham Way, SE4.
166 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141946
An application for listed building consent for internal and external alterations for the enlargement of a lower ground floor window opening and installation of a door, alterations to the rear stairwell and lightwell including the new stairwell and lightwell, removal of a water tank on the roof and replacement of roof coverings, alterations to the kitchen at ground floor level, removal of an existing kitchenette and installation of a bathroom at first floor level and all associated work at 166 Lewisham Way, SE4.
166 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Received 27 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141947
FRONT: TWO Ash (T1 & T2)(ht.7m & 9m) FELL. Reason: close to property (36cm & 60cm from house), causing foundation issues, and are above roof line with potential for further damage.REAR: ONE Apple (T3)(ht.11m) FELL. Reason: overgrown its root stock, dominates rear garden and neighbouring gardens.Informative A: a replacement tree is encouraged for the apple in the rear garden, small species such as: Cornus mas, Witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis), Chimonanthus praecox, wayfaring tree, winter flowering cherry (Prunus autumnalis), for shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please plant shrubs and or perennials in the front garden for amenity, urban greening, wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please retain some timber on site to create habitat log piles for wildlife and biodiversity.
32 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AW
Received 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141948
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 24-PV Panels 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 27 Oct 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141949
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 of the ground floor office/ meeting room from (Use Class E) into a self-contained flat (Use Class C3) at Unit E, The Rivoli Apartment, 59 Ladywell Road SE13.
THE RIVOLI APARTMENTS, 59 LADYWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7UT
Received 27 Oct 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141950
FRONT: ONE London Plane (TPO T1)(ht.26m) LATERAL REDUCE by approx.4m branches on house side (south compass) to previous pollard points. Reason: reduce length of branches overhanging property for clearance to property, remove interference with guttering, repeat maintenance, all tree work to BS 3998:2010.The London Borough of Lewisham (284 Queens Road London SE14 5JN) Tree Preservation Order 2012 Informative A: huge thank you for sensitive management of the tree for streetscape amenity, environmental benefits, 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.
284 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5JN
Received 27 Oct 2025
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