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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

Collected records · All available dates
5,468Searchable applications
481Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,692 approved or refused records
587Refused applications

3,105 approved · 587 refused · 68 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/26/142606

    REAR: ONE Lime(T1, in TPO Group 9)(ht.11m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to 8m LATERAL REDUCTION by 2-3m from 7m to 4.5m to previous reduction points. Reason: Routine maintenanceThe London Borough of Lewisham (Heath Lane) Tree Preservation Order 1973Informative 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.

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

    Received 7 Jan 2026
  2. DecidedDC/26/142609

    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/25/139212) dated 2 May 2025, in order to allow:- the use of Thrutone Blue / Black Fibre Cement Slate in lieu of the approved Stoneleaf Celtic Grey Natural Roof Slates at 1 Geoffrey Road SE4.

    1 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NU

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  3. DecidedDC/26/142610

    The construction of a front boundary brick wall, replacement of the existing render, installation of rear rooflights, alterations to windows and doors at rear ground floor and all associated works at 8 Montague Avenue SE4.

    8 MONTAGUE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1YP

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  4. DecidedDC/26/142611

    Change of use of the existing house (Use Class C3b) to a children's residential home (Use Class C2) for no more than 3 children at 30 Thornford Road SE13.

    30 THORNFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SG

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  5. DecidedDC/26/142612

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, 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 hip to gable and rear dormer, the installation of four rooflights to the front roof slope, and alterations to rear windows at 32 Ewelme Road, SE23

    32 EWELME ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3BH

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  6. DecidedDC/26/142613

    Installation of replacement double-glazed windows and door in the side and rear elevations at Flat 2, 30 Belmont Hill, SE13.

    FLAT 2, 30 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BA

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  7. UnknownDC/26/142618

    New Premises Licence Application - Theatre of Wine Ltd, 28 Blackheath Village, SE3 - SERVED COPY

    28 BLACKHEATH VILLAGE, LONDON, SE3 9SY

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  8. UnknownDC/26/142620

    REAR (Nature Trail/new caf� & play, boating lake area): TWELVE Lombardy Poplar (1xT002, 11xTG001 approx.ht.20m) FELL. Duty to replace applies.Reason: co-dominant stem 14m long cracked out from T002, one-sided crowns of TG001 over high target risk of new caf� and play area, all 12 x trees in poor condition, health & safety, urgent works required to fell identified in Haydens tree survey 21.11.25. Felling proposed weekend 17 &18 Jan 2026.Informative A: duty to replace applies - the landowner has a duty to plant another tree of an appropriate size and species when a tree is removed in a conservation area because it is dead or presents an immediate risk of serious harm. Ref. Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas, guidance, para 121. Informative B: proposed replacement planting details to be submitted to the council after felling when the replanting locations have been be clarified, suggested locations: near the nature trail with native tree species eg hornbeam, aspen, field maple, wild cherry, goat/grey willow; on boundary beside the caf� and play area between the poplar stumps eg mixed native species hedge; within the Gardens near the caf� and play area eg several native or non-native trees.Informative C: wildlife habitat and biodiversity - encourage stumps of the poplar trees to be retained in situ, create additional habitat log piles with arisings within the Gardens and use shredded timber to spread 50mm mulch over RPAs of other trees in the Gardens such as the Cedar by the new communal garden near the Butterfly house (ref T213, Nature+Love project DC/23/130987). Informative E: Roosting bats possibility - suggest soft fell with timber left on site overnight for any roosting bats to emerge.

    HORNIMAN GARDENS, 100 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PQ

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/142623

    Construction of single storey side extension, part one/part two-storey rear extension, dormer extension to front roof slope, widening of rear dormer, installation of additional front door and all associated works at Sunnymead, Heath Lane SE3.

    SUNNYMEAD, HEATH LANE, LONDON, SE3 0UT

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  10. DecidedDC/26/142624

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition (18) Caf� Ventilation of planning permission (DC/ 10/075331) dated 30 March 2012 at Unit 7, AN Gof House, 11 Canal Approach SE8.

    UNIT 7 AN GOF HOUSE, 11 CANAL APPROACH, LONDON, SE8 5FF

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  11. DecidedDC/26/142625

    The installation of rooflights within the rear roof slope of the top floor flat at 138c Drakefell Road SE4.

    FLAT C, 138 DRAKEFELL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DS

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  12. DecidedDC/26/142626

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to House in Multiple Occupancy (C4), at 102 Perry Hill SE6 4EY

    102 PERRY HILL, LONDON, SE6 4EY

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  13. DecidedDC/26/142627

    The installation of replacement timber windows at the front and rear of 67A Upper Brockley Road SE4

    67A UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SY

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  14. UnknownDC/26/142628

    REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T1)(ht.17m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 5m from 17m to 12m, spread by 2m from 6m to 4m, CROWN THIN by 25 % Reason: reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, previously reduced, part of regular maintenance.REAR: ONE Lombardy Poplar (T2)(ht.10m) FELL.Reason: permission to fell was granted in 2017 (DC/17/104017) due to large basal decay cavity but works not carried out. Replanting proposed with an Acer within the rear garden. Informative A: the replacement tree is greatly appreciated, suggest such as Paperbark maple (Acer griseum), rather than Acer japonica which is prone to leaf scorch, other suitable species are such as: crab apple, hawthorn, Laburnum, pear (Pyrus communis), quince (Cydonia oblonga), hazel, Amelanchier, Magnolia Kobus, elder. Informative B: huge thank you for retaining T1 for amenity, wildlife, to reduce air pollution and to provide shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please leave a safe standing trunk of T2 and create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative D: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance.

    4 ST MARGARET'S ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YU

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  15. DecidedDC/26/142630

    Demolition of existing extension and construction of a single storey rear extension at 112 Glenfarg Road, SE6.

    112 GLENFARG ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XJ

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  16. UnknownDC/26/142631

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class 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 roof extension and installation of front rooflights at 68 Barriedale, SE14.

    68 BARRIEDALE, LONDON, SE14 6RG

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  17. UnknownDC/26/142632

    REAR: TWO Poplar tree (T1-T2) POLLARD Ht by 3.5m from 10.0m to 6.5m spread by 3.5m from 6.0m to 2.5m & inspect 'knuckles' for severe decay, remove where applicable.REASON: These trees have been historically managed in this manner; the previous pruning points have deep decay pockets and require regular management. Regrowth to be removed is approx. 3.5m long. Reduction also for 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.

    42 MAYOW ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4JA

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/142633

    Submission of information pursuant to Schedule 4 Part 3 ? 'Late Stage Viability Review" of S106 agreement dated 8 June 2023 in respect of planning permission (DC/22/127431) dated 9 June 2023 at Taymount Lodge & Green Bank Cottage, Taymount Rise, SE23 3UL

    GREEN BANK COTTAGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  19. RegisteredDC/26/142634

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(b)(i) Cladding Materials and (iii) Windows and External Doors (RAL Colour only) of planning permission DC/24/136933 dated 25th September 2024 (amended by DC/25/141178 dated 2nd October 2025) at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

    LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  20. DecidedDC/26/142635

    Installation of replacement windows in the side and rear elevations at 15 Bridge House, 47 Adelaide Avenue, SE4.

    15 BRIDGE HOUSE, 47 ADELAIDE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1LF

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  21. UnknownDC/26/142636

    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/24/137622 dated 02 December 2024) for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow:- the insertion of a window at the front elevation and alterations to the arrangement of rooflights at Nelsons Archway, Brigade Street, SE3.

    BRIGADE WORKS, BRIGADE STREET, LONDON, SE3 0TW

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  22. DecidedDC/26/142637

    The installation of an extraction system and air source heat pumps on the rear elevation and roof of the ground floor, together with extension and alterations to the rear elevation and roof to provide glazing at 308-310 Lewisham High Street, SE13 (Re-consultation following changes to the description of development).

    308-310 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6JZ

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/142639

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Boilers) and Condition 15(a) (External Lighting) of planning permission DC/23/130563 dated 21st April 2023 at 25 Church Rise SE23.

    25 CHURCH RISE, LONDON, SE23 2UD

    Received 12 Jan 2026
  24. DecidedDC/26/142640

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (a) - Refuse and Recycling and Condition 6 (a) - Archaeology of planning permission DC/24/137622 dated 2nd December 2024 at Nelsons Archway, Brigade Street SE3.

    BRIGADE WORKS, BRIGADE STREET, LONDON, SE3 0TW

    Received 12 Jan 2026

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