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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 dates5,265Searchable applications
476Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,536 approved or refused records
564Refused applications
2,972 approved · 564 refused · 67 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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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
- DecidedDC/25/141226
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B & 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 roof lights at 5 ARTHURDON ROAD, SE4.
5 ARTHURDON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1JT
Received 25 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141230
A Pavement Licence Renewal under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
15-16 ROYAL PARADE, LONDON, SE3 0TL
Received 22 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141233
Construction of a dormer extension to the rear roof slope of Top Flat 110 Manor Avenue, SE4
TOP FLAT, 110 MANOR AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1TE
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141234
Construction of a single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 168 Manor Park, SE13.
168 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RH
Received 26 Aug 2025 - RegisteredDC/25/141235
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Soft Landscaping Treatment of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 26 Aug 2025 - RegisteredDC/25/141236
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7-Hard Landscaping (excluding Section 278 works) of planning permission DC/23/133854 dated 7th March 2025 at Land at the Former Bell Green Gas Works, Bell Green SE26.
LAND AT THE FORMER BELL GREEN GAS WORKS, BELL GREEN, LONDON, SE26
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Appeal lodgedDC/25/141237
The display of a 48 sheet advert digital poster on the side elevation at 199 Brockley Road SE4.
199 BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2RS
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141238
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class A of Schedule 2, Part 1, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the replacement of 3 aluminium windows at the rear elevation of 3 Lock Chase, SE3.
3 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HB
Received 26 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141239
REAR: ONE Russian Olive tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 10m to 8m, Spread by 2m from 7m to 5m. CROWN LIFT to 5m above grond level.REASON: Excessive shading in the garden and starting to interfere with neighbours plants.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.
32 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX
Received 26 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141240
FRONT: ONE Sycamore tree CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 4m from 15m to 11m Spread by 3m from 7m to 4m.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.
106 BURNT ASH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8PU
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141241
Change of use of existing ground floor unit from an office floorspace to a flexible commercial use (Use Class E) at Chapter Lewisham, 46 Thurston Road SE13.
CHAPTER LEWISHAM 46 THURSTON ROAD, LEWISHAM LONDON SE13 7SD
Received 26 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141245
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 6.00m, an eaves height of 2.50m and a maximum height of 3.00m to 191C BURNT ASH HILL, SE12.
191C BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0QF
Received 27 Aug 2025 - Appeal decidedDC/25/141246
Change of use from Class E (former bank) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Use Class Sui Generis) at 164-166 Rushey Green SE6.
164-166 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4HQ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141247
Display of 2 externally illuminated fascia signs and 1 externally illuminated projecting sign on the elevations at 164-166 Rushey Green SE6.
164-166 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4HQ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141248
FRONT: ONE Purple Plum (T1)(ht.4.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.5m to ht.4m to previous prune points. Reason: repeat maintenance, by removing water shoot regrowth from top of crown.REAR: ONE Silver Birch (T2(ht.10-12m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1.5m from 4m to 2.5m on N.W compass point. Reason: close to building encroaching on roof.REAR: ONE Bay Tree (T3)(ht.5.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 5.5m to ht.4m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 5m to 4m. Reason: general maintenance.REAR: ONE Damson (T4)(ht.4.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m from 4.5m to ht.3m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m. Reason: general maintenance.Informative A: the sensitive management of the trees is greatly appreciated to maintain treed amenity to Somerset Gardens, for wildlife and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: new tree planting is encouraged where space allows for ecosystem service benefits.
18 SOMERSET GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 7SY
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141249
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 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 at 84 Fernbrook Road SE13
84 FERNBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5NH
Received 27 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141250
FRONT: ONE Tree of Heaven (T2)(ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 8m to ht.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 0.5m from 6m to 5.5mReason: general maintenance, manage within front garden setting.REAR: ONE Cedar (T1)(ht.15m) REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by maximum of 2m from 9m to 7m on N compass (towards house), remove deadwood & reshape.Reason: branches overhanging the building, general maintenance.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining trees for amenity, 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. Informative C: new tree planting is encouraged where space allows for ecosystem service benefits.
12 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LN
Received 27 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141251
FRONT: ONE Magnolia (T1)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.8m from 4m to 3.2m, LATERAL REDUCE by 1.45m from 3.2m to 1.75m on N compass point, CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level, to previous points. REASON: crown leaning, branches overhanging; to clear building, reduce light deprivation, repeat routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Cabbage palm/Cordyline (T2)(ht.5m) FELL. REASON: too close to house, fencing, exposed roots are pulling up paving, causing trip hazard.REAR: ONE Cherry (T3)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.7m from 6m to approx.ht.5m, REDUCE SPREAD by 0.5 from 1.5m to 1m. REASON: Routine maintenance.REAR: ONE Hawthorn (T4)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 0.7m from 5m to approx.4m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.5m from 1.5m to 1m. REASON: Routine maintenance.REAR: THREE Lime (TG5)(ht.9-11m) RE-POLLARD to previous points, 2x lime by 4m from 9m to ht.5m, 1x lime by 4m from 11m to ht.7m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.8 m from 2m to 1.2m. REASON: Routine repeat maintenance.REAR: ONE Apple (T6)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.2m from 4m to 2.8m, LATERAL REDUCE by 0.9m from 3m to 2.1m. REASON: Routine maintenance.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the front magnolia T1 for streetscape urban greening, and maintaining rear garden trees for amenity, wildlife, privacy and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles and dead hedge with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
117 EMBLETON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7DQ
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141252
Alterations and conversion of 357-359 Sydenham Road SE26, change of use of vacant ground floor unit to a self-contained flat (Use Class C3), construction of extensions to the front and 2 additional storeys at roof level with terrace areas to provide 7 self-contained flats, together with the provision of bin and cycle storage and all associated works at 357-359 Sydenham Road SE26. (Amended description)
357-359 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5SL
Received 27 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141253
FRONT: ONE Lime tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 18m to 15m Spread by 3m from 9m to 6m.REASON: Tree growing over house & dropping deadwood. Also, to balance the crown.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
33 THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TG
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141254
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-part a (Boundary Treatment) of planning permission DC/23/134134 dated 30 April 2024 (as amended by s96a DC/24/136032 dated on 17 May 2024) at Brandon House, 22 Morden Hill SE13.
BRANDON HOUSE, 22 MORDEN HILL, LONDON, SE13 7NN
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141255
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/25/139155) dated 29 April 2025, in order to allow:- the re-siting of the rear building relative to the north-east boundary , alteration to the south-west facing gable, external changes including alterations to the canopy, changes to the fenestration and relocation of the PV Panels, and the relocation of the staircases and associated changes to the layouts of the semi-detached pair of houses , at 4 Duncrievie Road, SE13.
4 DUNCRIEVIE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6TE
Received 27 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141256
Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear at lower ground floor level, together with alterations to the front garden, enlarged front window at lower ground floor and all associated works at 170 Drakefell Road SE4
170 DRAKEFELL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DS
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141257
Construction of a roof extension in the rear roof slope, together with the installation of a roof light in the side roof slope and all associated works at 170 Drakefell Road SE4.
170 DRAKEFELL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DS
Received 28 Aug 2025
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