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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 dates5,266Searchable 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2,972 approved · 564 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
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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/25/141258
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3(a)-River Culvert Protection of planning permission DC/25/138944 dated 16th May 2025 at Homebase, 10 Beckenham Hill Road SE6.
HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141259
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3(a)-River Culvert Protection of planning permission DC/25/138943 dated 16th May 2025 at Homebase, 10 Beckenham Hill Road SE6.
HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Received 28 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141260
FRONT: ONE Yew tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1.2m from 6m to 4.8m Spread by 1m from 5m to 4m.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.
64 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3SX
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141261
Retrospective planning permission for the installation of replacement PVCu traditional sash style.windows at second floor level in the rear elevation at 3 Belle Vue Court, Devonshire Road SE23.
3 BELLE VUE COURT, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3SY
Received 28 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141262
Creation of fire safety route from Upper Ground floor Flat to ground floor and changes to glazed boundary screening to timber
FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 5 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TW
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141263
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 3.70m, an eaves height of 3.00m and a maximum height of 4.00m to 119 Como Road, SE23.
119 COMO ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2JN
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141264
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-Materials and Design Quality, Condition 6-Hard Landscaping, Condition 8-Soft Landscaping, Condition 9-Boundary Treatment and Condition 10-Bat and Bird Boxes of planning permission DC/22/129354 dated 26th May 2023 (amended by DC/25/139806 dated 3rd July 2025) at Land Adjacent to 42 Ravensbourne Park Crescent and Land Adjacent to 14-19 Chilthorne Close SE6.
LAND ADJACENT TO 42 RAVENSBOURNE PARK CRESCENT AND, LAND ADJACENT TO, 14-19 CHILTHORNE CLOSE, LONDON, SE6
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141265
Demolition of existing garage to the side and the construction of a part two/part single dwellinghouse, together with bin store and cycle storage and all associated works at 41 Colfe Road SE23.
41 COLFE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2ES
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141266
Retrospective application for the installation of replacement timber sash windows, front door and front boundary wall at 166 Albyn Road, SE8.
166 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4JQ
Received 29 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141270
PAVEMENT licence The Watch House, Lewisham High Street 198-204 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6JP
198-204 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6JP
Received 27 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141271
Minor Variation - The Real Turkish - 195 Rushey Green, SE6 4BDNo comment
195 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4BD
Received 28 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141274
Renewal Pavement licence The Chandos 56 Brockley Rise SE23
THE CHANDOS, 56 BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1LN
Received 28 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141276
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 side extension at 13 Liphook Crescent SE23
13 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BN
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141277
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8-part b (BREEAM) of planning permission DC/17/99662 dated 1st May 2020 (amended by DC/24/135213 dated 10th June 2024) at 152A Lee High Road SE13.
152A LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5PR
Received 29 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141278
REAR: ONE Hornbeam tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m Spread by 2m from 6m to 4m.REASON: Ongoing maintenance to manage tree size.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.
164 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TJ
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141279
Construction of a light well and stairs in the front garden of 102B Breakspears Road, SE4, together with the installation of a new front door in the front elevation at basement level and a replacement full height glazed door at the rear and all associated works in order to create a new dwelling located in the basement level of the ground floor flat.
102B BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UD
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141280
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1, in TPO G1) CROWN REDUCE by 4m from 20m to 16m. Reason: repeat maintenance to previous points as marked image provided 24 Nov 2025, to retain the tree close to the building, and encourage a well-balanced crown for future years. The London Borough of Lewisham Land at St George's Church and Vicarage, Woolstone Road, London SE23 2SG Tree Preservation Order, 1999.NOTE: the elder and laurel are not within the TPO and prior consent from the council is not required for:REAR: ONE Elder & ONE Laurel (G1) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m from 6m to 4m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD by 1m from 3m to 2m. Reason: regular maintenance to encourage well balanced crown for future.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the TPO lime tree for streetscape 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 urban greening and ecosystem service benefits.
WOOLSTONE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, WOOLSTONE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2TR
Received 29 Aug 2025 - UnknownDC/25/141281
FRONT: ONE Lime (0910)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: to provide clearance from street lamp & highwayONE Lime(0913)(ht.10m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level.Reason: to provide clearance from street lamp & highway REAR: ONE Sycamore (6866)(ht.18m) CROWN CLEAN. Reason: To remove dead or dying branchesONE Sycamore(6867)(ht.14m) CROWN CLEAN. Reason: To remove dead or dying branchesInformative 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.
FLAT D, 38-42 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DX
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141282
Alterations to fenestration and outbuilding, replacement of windows, installation of rooflights, and all associated works at 63 Inchmery Road, SE6.
63 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NB
Received 29 Aug 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141283
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension and mansard roof extension and replacement front and rear windows at 138 Albyn Road SE8.
138 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4JQ
Received 1 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141284
Construction of a single storey wrap-around extension to the rear elevation of 58a Comerford Road, SE4.
58A COMERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AX
Received 1 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141285
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate�existing submitted under Section 191of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class L of Schedule 2,�Part 1�of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the�use of property as a small HMO (Use Class C4) at 30 Bampton Road SE23.
30 BAMPTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2BG
Received 1 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141286
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the change of use from (Use Class C3A) residential to (Use Class C3B) supporting housing at 2 Meridian Court, Cumberland Place SE6
2 MERIDIAN COURT, CUMBERLAND PLACE, LONDON, SE6 1LA
Received 1 Sept 2025 - DecidedDC/25/141288
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 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 installation of two front rooflights, as well as the construction of a rear dormer and outrigger extension at 109 Crofton Park Road, SE4.
109 CROFTON PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AJ
Received 28 Aug 2025
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