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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 dates5,426Searchable applications
488Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,651 approved or refused records
583Refused applications
3,068 approved · 583 refused · 67 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/25/142211
FRONT: ONE tree (0142) Ht 4m LATERAL REDUCTION of single lowest limb over path from 4m to origin point.REASON: Overhangs footpath. ONE Pyracantha tree (0143) POLLARD by 3m from 5m to 2m (Ht 5m by 4m Spread).REASON: Following findings from a tree survey.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.
78 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TW
Received 21 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142212
Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of a single storey rear wrap around extension at 18 Gellatly Road, SE14.
18 GELLATLY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TT
Received 21 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142213
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Refuse Storage and Collection of planning permission DC/25/138742 dated 16th September 2025 at Lord Palmerston, 81 Childers Street SE8.
LORD PALMERSTON, 81 CHILDERS STREET, LONDON, SE8 5JR
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142214
Construction of a ground floor wraparound extension, Loft L shape extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 26 Girton Road, SE26.
26 GIRTON ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5DH
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142215
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class B 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 roof extension at 104 Milborough Crescent SE12.
104 MILBOROUGH CRESCENT, LONDON, SE12 0RW
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142217
Installation of replacement single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed timber windows in the elevations, together with double-glazed doors in the rear elevation at 10 Granville Park SE13.
10 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7EA
Received 24 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142219
REAR: ONE Pear Tree (T1)(ht.5m) FELL. Reason: removal to reduce lack of light and benefit growth of surrounding trees and shrubs.Informative A: it is unfortunate this unusually shaped tree which provides a feature, character, maturity and boundary screening to the rear garden is being felled rather than reduced to retain wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative B: replacement tree planting is encouraged with such as crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, elder, pear (Pyrus communis), mulberry, medlar, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Amelanchier for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
15 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE13 5QW
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142221
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the continued use of as a house in multiple occupation for no more than 4 residents (C4 Use Class) at 112 Manwood Road SE4.
112 MANWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SE
Received 24 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142222
Application to Vary a Premises Licence - New Cross Local, 407D New Cross Road, London, SE14 6LA - SERVED COPY
407D NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6LA
Received 21 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142224
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 at a depth of 6.0m, an eaves height of 2.39m and a maximum height of 2.53m to 175 Downham Way BR1.
175 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5EL
Received 21 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142225
SIDE: ONE Italian Alder tree (6735) (ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 3.m above ground level. REASON: To provide highway & street lamp clearance. - Following findings from a tree surveyInformative 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.
68 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AG
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142226
Retrospective planning permission for the installation of replacement double glazed timber windows in the front and side elevations, together with PVCu windows in the rear elevation at 37A Breakspears Road SE4.
37A BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142227
Construction of a L-shaped rear extension and installation of three front rooflights at 138 Sangley Road, SE6.
138 SANGLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2JP
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142228
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 hip-to-gable and rear roof extension with three roof lights in the front roof slope at 32 HOUSTON ROAD, SE23 2RN.
32 HOUSTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RN
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142229
Installation of replacement double-glazed timber windows and doors at the front and double-glazed PVCu windows and doors to the flats at the rear of 85 Peak Hill SE26.
85 PEAK HILL, LONDON, SE26 4NS
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142230
Demoltion of the existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a single-storey wraparound extension, the creation of a small courtyard area, repositioning of the flank elevation window and all associated works at 21 St Donatts Road, SE14
21 ST DONATT'S ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6NU
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142231
Construction of a single storey rear and side extension, demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of a single storey garden room, construction of a rear dormer and installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope at 12 Foxwood Road, SE3.
12 FOXWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9HT
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142232
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-part a.viii (Materials and Design Quality) and Condition 5-part a (Soft Landscaping) of planning permission DC/25/139212 dated 02 May 2025 at 1 Geoffrey Road SE4.
1 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NU
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142233
The Installation of a new shopfront at 361 Sydenham Road SE26.
361 SYDENHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5SL
Received 24 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142234
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.13m) FELL. Reason: decayed stem, hollow from the ground level base up to the crown break at around 4m, vitality is poor and tree in significant decline, replanting with a Liquidambar, nursery stock size 1.75m-2m tall (approx 6 feet) ? see informative below re alternative replacement species.Informative A: please leave as much as possible of the lime tree (T1) standing by retaining safe standing stem with bark crevices and decay cavity for wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Informative B: 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 C: the replacement tree planting is greatly appreciated, alternative species includes sessile oak, Turkey oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Indian Horse Chestnut, Golden Rain Tree/Pride of India (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), wild service tree. Informative D: huge thank you for retaining T2 for rear amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative E: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
2 THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QU
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142235
Construction of a two-storey side extension and single-storey ground floor rear extension at 26 Haddington Road BR1.
26 HADDINGTON ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5RH
Received 24 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142237
REAR: ONE Copper beech tree (H001) HEIGHT REDCUTION by 1m from approx 4m to 3m.REASON: The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for their location. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. ONE Laurel tree (T001) LATERAL REDUCTION by 0.25m from 2m to 1.75m on N compass point on selected branches.REASON: The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for their location. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term.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.
67 ERMINE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JJ
Received 24 Nov 2025 - DecidedDC/25/142238
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 45(a)&(b)-Waste Strategy (Phase 1A, Commercial Units B1 and B2) of planning permission DC/06/62375 dated 8th May 2009 (amended by DC/18/105218 dated 29th November 2018) at Lewisham Gateway, Lewisham High Street SE13.
LEWISHAM GATEWAY, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13
Received 24 Nov 2025 - UnknownDC/25/142240
A New Premises Licence Application under the Licensing Act 2003.
14 ROYAL PARADE, LONDON, SE3 0TL
Received 24 Nov 2025
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