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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 dates5,495Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,718 approved or refused records
589Refused applications
3,129 approved · 589 refused · 69 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Planning enquiriesplanning@lewisham.gov.ukCouncil 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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More application records
- DecidedDC/26/142885
Installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed casement windows on all elevations and a composite front entrance door and uPVC door on the side elevation at Flats A,B,C, 4 Eastdown Park, SE13.
4 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Received 3 Feb 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/142886
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite door on the front elevation, and uPVC doors on the rear elevation at flat 14A and 14 Dermody Gardens SE13
14 DERMODY GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 5HG
Received 4 Mar 2003 - DecidedDC/26/142887
The construction of a single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 76 Minard Road, SE6.
76 MINARD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1NL
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142888
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 and all associated works to 67 St Mildreds Road, SE12.
67 ST MILDREDS ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0RE
Received 3 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142890
Temporary planning permission for a period of 3 years (24 March 2029) for the retention of the building and alteration and change of use of two first floor residential units (Use Class C3) to site offices (Use Class E), the conversion of Commercial Units A and B at ground floor level to be used as site offices and skills centre, replacement cladding and remedial works to the external elevations, the relocation of a bin store and removal of cycle storage at Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street, SE13
PLACE LADYWELL, 261 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AY
Received 2 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142893
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 with a depth of 4.08m, a maximum height of 3.95m and an eaves height of 2.98m at 173 Wellmeadow Road SE6.
173 WELLMEADOW ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1HR
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142895
Conversion of existing building at 41 Kingsand Road to provide an additional self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with the construction of a single storey extension to the side to form new access, an external staircase at the rear, a roof terrace at 1st floor level and all associated works at 246 Burnt Ash Hill SE12. (Please note amended description).
LAND AT 41 KINGSAND ROAD & 246 BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142899
The installation of 1 no. new BT Street Hub with 2 no. integrated advertisement displays on pavement outside 480-486 Bromley Road BR1. (Please note Advertisement Consent Reference:- DC/26/142900).
FOOTPATH OUTSIDE, 480-486 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, BR1 4PB
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142900
Advertisement consent for the display of 2 no. digital advertisement within a BT Street Hub on Pavement outside 480-486 Bromley Road BR1
FOOTPATH OUTSIDE, 480-486 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, BR1 4PB
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142901
Demolition of the existing garage and construction of a part single-storey/part two-storey side and rear extension, construction of a front porch, the installation of replacement windows, construction a new brick front boundary wall with integrated gate, new paving to the front and rear and all associated works at 33 Upwood Road SE12 .
33 UPWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8AE
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142902
The construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden of 135 Tressillian Road SE4.
135 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XZ
Received 3 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142903
FRONT: FIVE: Lime trees (G1) CROWN REDUCTION by 3m from 18m to 15m. SPREAD by 2m from 7m to 5m.Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. REAR: ONE: Leylandii Hedge (G2) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 8m to 5m. reduce height Reduce height by 3m from 8m to 5m, no reduction to lateral spread. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the hedge is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above. REAR: TWO: Yew trees (T1 & T2) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m. SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m.REAR: ONE: Applr tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m. SPREAD by 2m from 6m to 4m. Apple (T3) - crown reduce Reduce height by 2m from 8m to 6m and lateral spread by 2m from 6m to 4m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for the owner. The tree will tolerate the pruning as specified above.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.
47 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LT
Received 3 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142904
The construction of a single storey rear extension in connection with the alteration and conversion to provide 2 self-contained flats and all associated works at 97 Downderry Road BR1.
97 DOWNDERRY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QE
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/142905
Conversion of the existing House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and the construction of a glazed link on the ground floor and a first floor rear extension to provide 3 self-contained flats, together with the provision of a bike store in the rear garden and all associated works at 157 Trundleys Road, SE8.
157 TRUNDLEY'S ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5JQ
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142906
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 78 Como Road, SE23.
78 COMO ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2JW
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142907
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 construction of a rear roof dormer and installation of two front-slope rooflights to 5 Stillness Road, SE23.
5 STILLNESS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1NG
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142909
Installation of replacement double glazed timber sash windows at the front elevation of 53 Manor Lane, SE13.
53 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE13 5QW
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142910
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Materials of planning permission DC/20/117864 dated 29th May 2024 at Inglemere Domus, 27 Inglemere Road SE23.
INGLEMERE DOMUS, 27 INGLEMERE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2BB
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142911
Demolition and replacement of existing rear roof dormer, roof cladding changes, the addition of two front-slope rooflights, and all associated works to 96 Newquay Road, SE6.
96 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NP
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142912
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class G of Schedule 2, Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP) at 5 Hilly Fields Crescent, SE4.
5 HILLY FIELDS CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1QA
Received 4 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142913
Reg 5 notificationREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 15M PHASE 9 POLE WITH 15M PHASE 8 POLE.
DOUGLAS WAY, LONDON, SE8 4AG
Received 4 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142915
Installation of replacement double glazed timber sash windows in the front elevation at Flat 1, 12 Montague Avenue SE4.
FLAT 1, 12 MONTAGUE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1YP
Received 5 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142916
Submission of material in accordance with Schedule 2, Paragraph 1.42 (Shared Ownership Wheelchair-Accessible Marketing Strategy) of the S106 agreement dated 23 March 2016 in respect of Plot 6 at Deptford Landings, London, SE8.
DEPTFORD LANDINGS, PLOT 6, TIMBERYARD SITE, LONDON, SE8
Received 5 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142919
Demolition and replacement of existing single-storey rear extension to 5 Fairlie Gardens, SE23.
5 FAIRLIE GARDENS, LONDON, SE23 3TE
Received 5 Feb 2026
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The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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