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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 dates5,493Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,717 approved or refused records
589Refused applications
3,128 approved · 589 refused · 69 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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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- UnknownDC/26/142855
REAR: ONE: Bifurcated Sycamore (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 16m to 14m. SPREAD by 2m from 8m to 6mONE: Atlantic Cedar (T2) LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 7m to 5.5m on S compass point.REASON: We are balancing up this tree where it has grown towards the sun.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.
6 LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TZ
Received 31 Jan 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142856
Retrospective planning permission for the construction of timber decking, shed, pergola and a boundary fence in the rear garden of 21 Harefield Road SE4.
21 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142857
Submission of material in accordance with Clause 1.1 of Schedule 3 - Car Club Provision of the S106 agreement dated 05 November 2021 Section 106 Agreement dated 22 March 2010 (Planning ref: DC/20/117966) in respect of 164-196 Trundley's Road and 1-9 Sanford Street, SE8.
164-196 TRUNDLEY'S ROAD AND 1-9 SANFORD STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JE
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142858
Retrospective application for the construction of a single storey rear extension, roof extension to the rear roof slope and installation of rooflights to the front roofslope at 44 Balloch Road SE6.
44 BALLOCH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1SW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142859
Change of use from live-work to residential at 1A-1B Park House, 2 Edwin Hall Place, SE13
1A-1B PARK HOUSE, 2 EDWIN HALL PLACE, LONDON, SE13 6RN
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142860
Erection of a rear outbuilding at 2 Arkindale Road, SE6.
2 ARKINDALE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2SW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142861
Provision of a condenser unit to the roof of the existing ground floor rear extension at 10 Eliot Vale, SE3.
10 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142862
Construction of a single-storey wraparound extension to the rear and alterations to the existing rear dormer including replacement cladding and window and all other associated works at 78 Ellerdale Street, SE13.
78 ELLERDALE STREET, LONDON, SE13 7JU
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142863
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 70 Glenville Grove, SE8.
70 GLENVILLE GROVE, LONDON, SE8 4BP
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142864
The installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub with 2 no. integrated advertisement displays on pavement outside 42 Sydenham Road SE26.
PAVEMENT OUTSIDE OF, 42 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QF
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142865
Advertisement consent for the display of 2 no. digital advertisement within a BT Street Hub on Pavement outside 42 Sydenham Road SE26.
PAVEMENT OUTSIDE OF, 42 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QF
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142866
Installation of a replacement uPVC window to the side elevation at 106 Algernon Road, SE13.
106 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142867
Installation of 2 roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes at 3 St Pauls Conversion, Taymount Rise, SE23.
3 ST PAULS CONVERSION, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3US
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142868
Construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of 21 Overdown Road, SE6.
21 OVERDOWN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3ER
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142869
Construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension and all associated works at 6 Birkhall Road SE6.
6 BIRKHALL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TE
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142874
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 116 Brockill Crescent, London, SE4.
116 BROCKILL CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 2QD
Received 2 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142875
FRONT: ONE Copper Beech (T1)(ht.15m) FELL.Reason: existing 6-wk notice DC/25/139150 to fell front beech is still current; the tree has been managed poorly in the past, is situated close to buildings, high crown has not reacted well, has dieback and has delaminated bark on the main stem. REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T2)(ht.13m) FELL or CROWN REDUCE by approx.5m to approx.safe ht.8m as discussed with agent in email exchange 20 February 2026.Reason: the tree is an historic low pollard, regrown and subsequently pollarded at a higher point and regrown with most limbs over-extended and bowing. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: A replacement tree will be provided for T1 after the tree has been removed, the same species will be chosen but will be in a slightly different location due the stump not being grounded out.Informative A: huge thank you for the replacement tree planting for front beech (T1). A large canopy species is encouraged planted as a nursery whip in the same position between the roots or in the front garden to maintain urban forest amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits and shade to reduce high temperatures in increasingly hot summers due to the climate change. Informative B: Large canopy species suggestions such as: small leaved lime, sessile oak, sycamore, Robinia, Norway maple, wild cherry, beech, field maple, whitebeam, wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis), Bird cherry, Tulip Tree, Ginkgo, hornbeam, hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Indian horse chestnut, Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia), Pride of India/Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum), Italian alder, Hackberry (Celtis australis), Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Liquidambar, Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii), Turkish hazel, Turkey oak, Holm oak, Caucasian elm (Zelkova carpinifolia)Informative C: as discussed with agent in email 20 Feb 2026, retention of rear Horse Chestnut (T2) is encouraged with crown reduction to safe height by approx.5m to ht.8m to most recent previous pollard points, to retain green infrastructure, rear amenity, screening and environmental benefits including reducing air pollution from the nearby busy roads including the congested south circular.Informative D: please retain the timber on site and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative E: previous 6-week notice in 2024, ref DC/24/135169, to fell a rear cherry due to extensive decay throughout the main stem. A proposed replacement tree was volunteered, and if not yet planted, the replacement tree is encouraged to maintain the treed character of the site, please select from: crab apple, hawthorn, Amelanchier, pear, quince, mulberry, Laburnum, cherry plum, Tibetan cherry, paperbark maple.
INNER LONDON PROBATION SERVICE BAIL HOSTEL, 7 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
Received 2 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142877
A cover note and full submission document (in one document) - these contain floor plans, photos and annotations
1 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142878
Proposed change of use of the exisitng dwellinghouse from Use Class C3(a) to Use Class C3(b). Seeking confirmation that the use of the dwellinghoues by up to four persons living together as a single household, including a visiting carer, would not constitute a material change of use under Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, at 107 Winlaton Road, BR1.
107 WINLATON ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QA
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142879
The construction of a roof extension to the rear outrigger roof slopes, together with the change of use from a small house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to an eight-person HMO (Sui Generis) at 85 Brockley Grove SE4.
85 BROCKLEY GROVE, LONDON, SE4 1DZ
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142880
Construction of an extension at first floor level to the side of 108 Jevington Way SE12, and construction of a part one/ part two-storey dwelling house adjacent to 108 Jevington Way.
108 JEVINGTON WAY, LONDON, SE12 9NQ
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142881
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 - First Floor Landing Area of Listed Building Consent DC/24/136580 dated 4th October 2024 at 1 Lowther Hill SE23.
1 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142882
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 a hip-to-gable loft conversion and two front-slope rooflights to 40 Rosenthal Road, SE6.
40 ROSENTHAL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BY
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142884
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 - First Floor Landing Area of Listed Building Consent DC/24/137504 dated 19th November 2024 at 1 Lowther Hill SE23.
1 LOWTHER HILL, LONDON, SE23 1PZ
Received 2 Feb 2026
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