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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 dates5,508Searchable applications
477Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,725 approved or refused records
589Refused applications
3,136 approved · 589 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- DecidedDC/26/142985
Replacement of all elevation windows to both Flats A and B from existing tilt and turn/sash style windows with double glazed Upvc top hung casement style windows, replacement of front entrance doors with composite doors, and replacement of rear garden doors with double glazed Upvc to 126 Sydenham Road, SE26.
126 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5JY
Received 12 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142986
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class B, C, E, and G of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of an L-shaped rear dormer extension, rear garden outbuilding, chimney stack extension, and two front-slope rooflights to 95 Salehurst Road, SE4.
95 SALEHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AR
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142987
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 55 (Air Quality Assessment) relating to Plot 6 of planning permission ref: DC/15/092295 dated 23 March 2016, as amended, at Crown and New Baltic, Park and Bridge and Victoria Wharves, Bounded by Grove Street, Dragoon Street, Evelyn Street and Oxestalls Road SE8.
CROWN AND NEW BALTIC, PARK AND BRIDGE AND VICTORIA WHARVES, BOUNDED BY GROVE STREET, DRAGOON STREET AND EVELYN STREET, OXESTALLS ROAD, LONDON, SE8
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142988
Construction of a double storey rear and side extension at 235 Burnt Ash Hill, SE12.
235 BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0QB
Received 13 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142989
New Pavement Licence under the Business and Planning Act 2020.
6-8 BLACKHEATH VILLAGE, LONDON, SE3 9LE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142991
Internal alterations to the unit on the ground floor, together with the installation of an extraction eqipment and duct to the rear elevation, installation of AC units in connection with the use as a bakery at St Pauls House, 125 Deptford High Street, SE8.
ST PAULS HOUSE, 125 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE8 4NS
Received 12 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142992
The display of a non-illuminated wall mounted hanging sign, together with a painted sign and window signs at St Pauls House, 125 Deptford High Street, SE8.
ST PAULS HOUSE, 125 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE8 4NS
Received 12 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142993
Installation of new vehicular cross over at 21 Chelsford Road BR1.
21 CHELFORD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QT
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142994
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-part a i (Site Contamination) of planning permission DC/23/134223 dated 19 September 2025 at Marvels Lane Boys Club, Balder Rise SE12.
MARVELS LANE BOYS CLUB, BALDER RISE, LONDON, SE12 9PF
Received 13 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142995
REAR: ONE: London Plane tree (T1)(ht.15m) Crown lift on all compass points to height of 5m above ground level. REASON: Removal to reduce lack of light and benefit growth of surrounding trees and shrubs.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.
4 ROKEBY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DE
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142996
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 203 Southend Lane SE6.
203 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3RR
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142997
Change of use from lock up / open storage yard (Use Class B8) to an office (Use Class E) including the construction of a roof over the whole site, installation of a window at the front elevation and all associated works at Brigade Works, Brigade Street SE3.
BRIGADE WORKS, BRIGADE STREET, LONDON, SE3 0TW
Received 13 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/142998
REAR: ONE dead Japanese Cherry (T1)(ht.3m) FELL & replace. Reason: recent major limb failure, with fungal fruiting bodies, replace with another Japanese Cherry (tree to be double staked and tied, mulch applied to base), duty to replace applies.FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.17m) remove deadwood, suspended and broken branches ? exempt works.Informative A: 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: huge thank you for the replacement Japanese cherry for T1, under duty to replace. Informative C: great appreciation for retaining a treed site for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please retain safe standing deadwood stem and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
PENTLAND HOUSE, OLD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5SZ
Received 13 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/142999
The installation of replacement timber sash windows at Flat C, 28 Cranfield Road SE4.
FLAT C, 28 CRANFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UG
Received 16 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143000
Kitchen dining extension by 4 metres from the existing household
49 ARDFILLAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1ST
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143001
The construction of a mansard roof extension and roof extension to the outrigger and all associated works at 3 Leathwell Road SE8.
3 LEATHWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4JL
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143002
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4(a)-Construction Management Plan, 11(a)-Tree Protection Plan and 29(a) Dust Management Plan of planning permission DC/23/134223 dated 19th September 2025 at Marvels Lane Boys Club, Balder Rise SE12.
MARVELS LANE BOYS CLUB, BALDER RISE, LONDON, SE12 9PF
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143003
Construction of a rear dormer and installation of two front rooflights at 99 Woodyates Road, SE12.
99 WOODYATES ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9JQ
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143004
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Minor Material Amendment in connection with planning permission (DC/14/087166) dated 11 April 2011 for the variation of Condition 4 in order to allow: to extend the operating hours until 1:00 am seven days a week at Mcdonald's, The Garden Gate, Old Bromley Road, Bromley, Kent.
MCDONALDS, THE GARDEN GATE, OLD BROMLEY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4JY
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143005
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first floor and loft from offices (Use Class E) into 1 self-contained flat (Use Class C3), together with cycle and refuse storage at 4 Station Buildings, Catford Road SE6.
4 STATION BUILDINGS, CATFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QZ
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143006
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-part a (Site Contamination) of planning permission DC/25/140660 dated 23rd January 2026 at Land to the Rear of 69-75 Lausanne Road SE15.
LAND TO THE REAR OF, 69-75 LAUSANNE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2HY
Received 16 Feb 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143007
REAR: HEIGHT 15m CROWN LIFT approx. 4m above ground level. REASON: Following findings from a tree survey.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.
59 CULVERLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LD
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143008
Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to a craft ale shop, coffee shop, and tap room (Use Class Sui Generis) at 26B Sydenham Road SE26.
26B SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QW
Received 16 Feb 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143009
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission DC/25/139782 dated 13 February 2026 at 31 Gillian Street SE13.
31 GILLIAN STREET, LONDON, SE13 7AJ
Received 16 Feb 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Lewisham, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
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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