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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
5,574Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,760 approved or refused records
593Refused applications

3,167 approved · 593 refused · 70 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Mar 2003 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. UnknownDC/26/143769

    REAR:ONE Oak tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2.5m from 25m to 22.5m Spread by 2.5m from 15m to 12.5m and to shape accordingly. To remove major deadwood throughout the crownREASON: General maintenance.Informative A: The sensitive management of Lewisham 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.

    11 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DY

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  2. UnknownDC/26/143770

    FRONT: ONE Olive tree (T4)(ht.7.5m) FELL.Reason: structural issue, to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to the site.Informative A: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    134 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1DF

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  3. UnknownDC/26/143771

    FRONT (street tree): ONE London Plane (T2)(ht.13-15m) INSTALL ROOT BARRIER to front and side of house within curtilage of no.88, length 18.5m, depth 4.6m. Reason: to retain the street tree implicated in subsidence at the property, ground works to remove small fibrous roots to facilitate installation of root barrier. Informative A: the installation of the root barrier is hugely appreciated to retain the London Plane street tree which contributes significantly to street character of tree-lined Pepys Road with mature plane trees along both sides. These street trees are a major landscape feature for streetscape amenity, for wildlife, reduction in air pollution and providing shade to reduce increasingly high spring and summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: TP/BH3 by front bay window: foundation 400mm depth - which is less than current NHBC guidelines for clay soils, London Plane roots identified 0.40-3.15m bgl, but soil below foundations is not desiccated, defective drains being investigated, heave risk potential approx.21mm.

    88 PEPYS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5SD

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  4. UnknownDC/26/143772

    REAR RHB: ONE Pear tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 14m to 11m Spread by 2m from 6m to 4m in N compass point to balance canopy from historic cut backs. CROWN THIN by 15% to create a more even crown density, remove major deadwood & sever Ivy at base. All waste to neatly stacked in habitat piles in the woodland area behind the gardens. Reason for work - General Maintenance

    100 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9DE

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  5. DecidedDC/26/143773

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/133754) dated 24 April 2024 to vary Condition 2 in order to allow:- the relocation of two air source heat pumps from the roof to ground level at land adjacent to 2 Manor Park SE13.

    LAND ADJACENT TO, 2 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RN

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  6. DecidedDC/26/143774

    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 37 Panmure Road, SE26.

    37 PANMURE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6NB

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  7. DecidedDC/26/143775

    Construction of an L-shape rear roof extension together with the installation of two rooflights in front roof slope and all associated work at 15 Dundalk Road, SE4.

    15 DUNDALK ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2JJ

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  8. DecidedDC/26/143777

    The installation of two replacement ATM's in the front of Barclays Bank, 93-95 Lewisham High Street SE13.

    93-95 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6BB

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/143778

    The display of three internally illuminated ATM surrounds at the front of Barclays Bank, 93-95 Lewisham High Street SE13.

    93-95 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6BB

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  10. UnknownDC/26/143779

    FRONT: ONE Strawberry tree (T1) LATERAL REDUCTION by 4m from 4m to 0m of stem on E compass point.REASON: Stem has grown outside of the crown and is blocking the residents driveway. The works will improve the aesthetics of the tree. ONE Holm Oak tree RHB(T2) POLLARD Ht by 5m from 9m to 4m.REASON: Due to the placement of tree and the size, there is bord dropping/being dropped onto the front garden to which theneighbouring resident has already fallen over once; ending up in hospital. They want to keep the tree so would like it to be pollarded at approximately 4 meters so that it can be maintained as lollypop shape and it will abate the bird mess issue in turn removing the current H&S issue. The works will improve the aesthetics of the tree. REAR: ONE Magnolia tree (T3) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 4m to 3m Spread by 2m from 6m to 4m.REASON: The works are apart of a regular maintenance programme. The works will improve the aesthetics of the tree. ONE Apple tree (T4) REMOVE deadwood, CROWN REDUCTION by 1m from 3.5m to 2.5m Spread by 1m from 2.5m to 1.5m on W compass point to balance crown.REASON: The works are too stop the encroachment of the tree over the wall and onto the footpath the other side. The works are apart of a regular maintenance programme. The works will improve the aesthetics of the tree. ONE unidentified shrub (T5) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 1m from 2.5m to 1.5m Spread by 1m from 2m to 1m.REASON: To tidy crown and bring back from overhanging washing line. ALL ITEMS INCLUDING REMOVING ARISING DEBRIS, LEAVING SITE CLEAN AND TIDY. The works are apart of a regular maintenance programme. The works are too stop the encroachment of the tree onto the garden The works will improve the aesthetics of the tree.

    35 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LX

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  11. RegisteredDC/26/143784

    Planning & Listed Building Consent for the change of use of the existing arches into flexible Use Class E and B8, together with internal and external alterations and refurbishment works including the new and replacement infill walls, front elevations, new access gate entrance, regrading and resurfacing of yard area to north, access and parking, provision of bin store and cycle storage, an electrical substation, and installation of air-source heat pumps for each unit at Arches numbered 60-74 between 14 Creekside and the Discovery Centre & 18-22 Creekside (Cockpit Arts) SE8.(Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/143785).

    ARCHES NUMBERED 60-74 BETWEEN 14 CREEKSIDE THE DISCOVERY CENTRE AND 18-22 CREEKSIDE (COCKPIT ARTS), SE8 4SA

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  12. RegisteredDC/26/143785

    Change of use of the existing arches into flexible Use Class E and B8, together with internal and external alterations and refurbishment works including the new and replacement infill walls, front elevations, new access gate entrance, regrading and resurfacing of yard area to north, access and parking, provision of bin store and cycle storage, an electrical substation, and installation of air-source heat pumps for each unit at Arches numbered 60-74 between 14 Creekside and the Discovery Centre & 18-22 Creekside (Cockpit Arts) SE8.

    ARCHES NUMBERED 60-74 BETWEEN 14 CREEKSIDE THE DISCOVERY CENTRE AND 18-22 CREEKSIDE (COCKPIT ARTS), SE8 4SA

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  13. DecidedDC/26/143787

    Installation of replacement double-glazed timber sash windows in the front elevation of 112 Algernon Road, SE13.

    112 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AW

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  14. DecidedDC/26/143788

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) 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 dormer extension to the roof of the rear outrigger at 19 Eddystone Road, SE4.

    19 EDDYSTONE ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DE

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  15. DecidedDC/26/143789

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, C, D and F of Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the erection of a single-storey glass-fronted porch, removal of the front boundary wall, provision of permeable hardstanding and soft landscaping, installation of rooflights, alterations to the rear dormer window, and the placement of a freestanding timber refuse/parcel enclosure within the front garden at 3 Sienna Place, Lessing Street, SE23.

    3 SIENNA PLACE, LESSING STREET, LONDON, SE23 1AZ

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  16. DecidedDC/26/143790

    Installation of an internal roller shutter and reduction to the height of the windows within the second floor rear dormer at 3 Sienna Place, Lessing Street, SE23.

    3 SIENNA PLACE, LESSING STREET, LONDON, SE23 1AZ

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  17. DecidedDC/26/143792

    Conversion of the attached garage into a dwelling space, replacement of garage door with window and infill brick, and replacement of front and rear elevation windows and doors at 58 Clayhill Crescent, SE9.

    58 CLAYHILL CRESCENT, LONDON, SE9 4JB

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/143794

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 - External Materials of planning permission DC/24/137158 dated 06 November 2024 at The Electric Empire, 182 New Cross Road, SE14.

    THE ELECTRIC EMPIRE, 182 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5AA

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  19. UnknownDC/26/143795

    REAR: ONE Acacia (T1)(ht.13m) RE-POLLARD by 3m from 13m to 10m to previous reduction pointsONE Sycamore tree (T2) RE-POLLARD Ht by approx. 5m from approx.12m to approx. 7m to previous reduction points.Informative A: The sensitive management of Lewisham 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.

    29 ALGIERS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JD

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  20. DecidedDC/26/143796

    Replacement of the boundary fence to the side of 52 Canonbie Road, SE23.

    52 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AP

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  21. DecidedDC/26/143799

    The construction of a single storey rear extension at 16 Houston Road SE23.

    16 HOUSTON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RN

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  22. UnknownDC/26/143800

    New Premises Licence, Licensing Act 2003

    361 BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2AG

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/143801

    Construction of a hip-to-gable and rear dormer loft conversion with the insertion of two front slope rooflights to 25 Ravensbourne Road, SE6.

    25 RAVENSBOURNE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4UU

    Received 24 Apr 2026
  24. UnknownDC/26/143802

    REAR: ONE Cherry Laurel (T1)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Grown in stressed or unusual form.REAR: ONE Cherry Plum (T2)(ht.5m) FELL.Reason: No fruits or flowers.REAR: ONE Holly (T3)(ht.2m) FELL. Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. REAR: TWO Field Maple (T4-T5)(ht.7m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Ceanothus (T6)(ht.4m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall.REAR: ONE Hibiscus shrub (T7)(ht.3m) FELL.Reason: Not a good specimen; too close to boundary wall. The trees and shrubs are growing close to the rear garden side boundary wall in a linear shrub bed, not significant to public realm, several are below stem diameter 7.5cm and do not require prior consent. Informative A: to encourage replacement shade tolerant small trees and shrubs for rear amenity, wildlife, and environmental benefits. Informative B: suggested shade species: mahonia, holly, privet, Camellias, Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Elaeagnus x ebbingei, Osmanthus x burkwoodii. Fatsia japonica, Viburnum opulus with shade ground cover: Hosta, Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost, Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety', Vinca Minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' (white), ferns, Ajuga, Geranium 'Rozanne' purple, Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White', Hakonechloa macra, Japanese anemone 'Honorine Jobert', Hellebores, Pulmonaria, London pride (Saxifraga x urbium), Bulbs: Primrose, snowdrop, wild daffodil/Lent lily, crocus, wood anemone. And a climber such as Rosa Rambling Rector or Hydrangea petiolaris 'Miranda' on rear garden walls. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    23 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BU

    Received 24 Apr 2026

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