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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
5,489Searchable applications
480Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,711 approved or refused records
589Refused applications

3,122 approved · 589 refused · 69 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. DecidedDC/26/142763

    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 ground floor commercial use (Use Class E) into a self-contained residential unit (Use Class C3) at 236 Stanstead Road SE23

    236 STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1DD

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  2. UnknownDC/26/142765

    REAR:ONE Cherry (T1) (ht.9m) REDUCE HEIGHT by1.5m to 7.5m from 9m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 1m from 5m to 4m. Reason:General 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 in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.

    41B WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LT

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  3. DecidedDC/26/142766

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the Minor Material permission (DC/25/139631) dated 27 May 2025, for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow:- the installation of kiosk to accommodate electrical equipment to serve underground drainage pump at St Mildred's Church/Community Hall, St Mildred's Road SE12.

    ST MILDREDS CHURCH, ST MILDREDS ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0RA

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  4. DecidedDC/26/142767

    Construction of a detached single-storey residential annexe in the rear garden at 38 Montem Road SE23.

    38 MONTEM ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1SH

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  5. DecidedDC/26/142768

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 24(b)-Secured by Design of planning permission DC/22/127431 dated 9th June 2023 at Green Bank Cottage, Taymount Rise SE23.

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

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  6. DecidedDC/26/142769

    Installation of a 'Roadvent' system on the carriage way outside the school on Baring Road, together with an electric cabinet within the school grounds at Baring Primary School, Linchmere Road SE12.

    BARING PRIMARY SCHOOL, LINCHMERE ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0NB

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  7. DecidedDC/26/142770

    Alterations and conversion of the existing house, currently comprising five self-contained flats, into a single residential dwelling, the provision of a cycle storage in the rear garden and all associated works at 25 Crescent Way SE4.

    25 CRESCENT WAY, LONDON, SE4 1QL

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  8. DecidedDC/26/142771

    Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

    LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/142772

    Proposed front garden alterations, including retention and repair of the majority of the existing boundary wall, the creation of a pedestrian opening within the existing boundary wall, level access pathway, together with timber bin store, landscaping and all associated works at 12A Montague Avenue SE4.

    12A MONTAGUE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1YP

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  10. UnknownDC/26/142773

    FRONT: ONE Hazel (T5)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: causing structural damage to front bay window.FRONT: ONE Elder (T6)(ht.8m) FELL. Reason: causing structural damage to front bay window.REAR: ONE Elder (T3)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: branch is overhanging garden of no.14, damaging boundary fence.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining the front hedge for urban greening amenity. Informative B: please crown reduce rear elder T3, while removing the low side branch causing damage to the boundary fence - or a replacement tree is encouraged such as: hawthorn, hazel, elder, alder buckthorn, crab apple, holly, quince (Cydonia oblonga), pear, to retain rear amenity and wildlife habitat. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    12 TRESSILLIAN CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1QJ

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  11. DecidedDC/26/142774

    Change of use from existing HMO (Use Class C4) into a larger HMO (Use Clas Sui Generis) at 24 Troutbeck Road SE14.

    24 TROUTBECK ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5PN

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  12. DecidedDC/26/142775

    Construction of a single storey rear extension, conversion of the side garage to habitable floorspace, and all associated works at 8 Oldstead Road, BR1.

    8 OLDSTEAD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5RW

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  13. DecidedDC/26/142776

    Construction of single-storey extension to provide two new treatment rooms, reconfiguration of existing parking provision and all associated works at The Vale Medical Centre, 195-197 Perry Vale SE23.

    THE VALE MEDICAL CENTRE, 195-197 PERRY VALE, LONDON, SE23 2JF

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  14. DecidedDC/26/142780

    Construction of single storey extension to the rear of 111-113 New Cross Road SE14.

    111-113 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5DJ

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  15. DecidedDC/26/142781

    Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the ground floor workspace, construction of first and second floor extensions, together with terrace and outdoor amenity space at second floor level, alterations to the elevations and all associated works at 7A Havelock Walk SE23.

    7A HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  16. DecidedDC/26/142782

    Removal of soft landscaping and the installation of temporary site compound consisting of two double-stacked cabins with welfare and storage facilities and all associated works at 2-30 Reginald Road SE8.

    2-30 REGINALD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4RY

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  17. DecidedDC/26/142783

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4(a)-Archaeology Programme of Work, Condition 5-Demolition and Construction Management Plans, Condition 30(a)-Method Statement for the Retention of the Facades and Condition 43(a)-UXO of planning permission DC/24/135192 dated 15th October 2025 at Scott House, 185 Grove Street SE8.

    SCOTT HOUSE, 185 GROVE STREET, LONDON, SE8 3SH

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/142784

    Change of use, alteration and conversion of the rear ground floor from Use Class E to Use Class C3 residential unit at 343 Lee High Road SE12.

    343 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RU

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  19. DecidedDC/26/142785

    Construction of a replacement roof with skylight to an existing rear extension at 60 Trilby Road, SE23.

    60 TRILBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2DN

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  20. UnknownDC/26/142786

    FRONT: ONE Beech (T1) (ht.12m) REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5m to 9.5m from 12m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m on North, East and South compass from 6.5m and 3m on the west side from 7.5m, leaving a spread of 4.5m CROWN LIFT to 3.0m . Reason: General 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.

    45 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LT

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  21. UnknownDC/26/142787

    FRONT: ONE Holly tree (T1) Crown Reduction Ht by 2m from 6m to 4m SPREAD by 2m from 3.5m to 1.5mInformative 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.

    GARDEN FLAT, 1 TALBOT PLACE, LONDON, SE3 0TZ

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  22. UnknownDC/26/142788

    REAR: ONE Robinia (T1)(ht.14m) FELL.Reason: tree has grown too large for its environment, has grown too close to a large brick wall (please see attached photos) and also grown over neighbours garage.Informative A: many thanks for retaining other trees including the nearby mature oak, for urban greening amenity, wildlife habitat and for shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: retaining the Robinia with crown reduction is encouraged rather than felling to retain urban greening and environmental benefits. Informative C: if felled, replacement tree planting is encouraged, species such as field maple, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), grey alder, Italian alder, Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii), Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum), Magnolia Kobus. 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. Informative E: encourage retaining a high stump and creating habitat log piles with arisings on site for wildlife and biodiversity.

    FLAT 1, 20 MONTPELIER ROW, LONDON, SE3 0RL

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/142789

    Installation of replacement double-glazed timber sash windows to the elevations together with a new timber front door. Recladding of the existing single-storey rear extension and installation of aluminium windows and doors to the rear and side ground floor elevation. Installation of roof lights to the rear elevations and all associated works at 17 Gellatly Road, SE14.

    17 GELLATLY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TU

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  24. DecidedDC/26/142790

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) seeking confirmation whether the proposed development for the removal of rooflight in the south roof slope, installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the south and east roof slopes, the installation of twin air source heat pump (ASHP) unit within the rear garden, and the installation of extract vents on the west side elevation comply with Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes C and G and Schedule 2, Part 14, Classes A and G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

    3 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NP

    Received 26 Jan 2026

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