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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 dates5,585Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,769 approved or refused records
595Refused applications
3,174 approved · 595 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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/26/144002
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of the basement (lower) and upper ground floors as two self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) at 156 Upper Brockley Road, SE4
156 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SS
Received 12 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144003
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 4.50m, a maximum height of 2.95m and an eaves height of 2.75m at 25 Neuchatel Road SE6.
25 NEUCHATEL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4EH
Received 12 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144004
Alterations to the rear elevation to incorporate the porch into the internal area, installation of raised terrace, construction of a shed, installation of replacement windows and doors and all associated works at 5 Florence Terrace, SE14.
5 FLORENCE TERRACE, LONDON, SE14 6TR
Received 13 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144005
The installation of replacement entrance doors and entry systems at 363 New Cross Road SE14.
363 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6AT
Received 8 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144006
The installation of replacement main entrance door and entry system at the front of Eider Court, Pilot Close SE8.
EIDER COURT, PILOT CLOSE, LONDON, SE8 5PE
Received 13 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144007
Construction of a single storey rear extension and all associated works at 120 Broadfield Road, SE6.
120 BROADFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TH
Received 13 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144008
The display of internally illuminated fascia and totem signs at Homebase, 10 Beckenham Hill Road SE6.
HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU
Received 13 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144009
FRONT:ONE Cherry tree (T3) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5mONE Robinia tree (T4) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 10m to 7.5mONE Robinia tree (T5) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1m from 9m to 8m back to the vicinity of the previous reduction points. REAR: ONE Robinia tree (T6) Ht 8m Remove dead stem on SE compass point back to source LATERAL REDUCTION by 1.5m from 5m to approx 3.5-4m of remaining lateralsONE Silver Birch tree (T7) Ht approx 11m CROWN Thin by 20%REASON: Due to decline ONE Maple tree (T9) approx 11m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 11m to 9m.ONE Robinia tree (T10) approx 11m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 11m to 9m.ONE Maple tree (T11) approx 11m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5m from 1m to 8.5m.ONE Maple tree (T13) approx 10m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 10m to 8m.ONE Robinia tree (T14) approx 11m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 11m to 9m.TWO Robinia trees (T16-T17) approx 13m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 13m to 10m.ONE Cherry tree (T23) approx 8m HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m. Please note; All this work has previously been granted, apart from the additional work to T.6(dead stem) and the work to T.23, but the 2years has lapsed since it was.
LLOYD VILLAS, LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1US
Received 13 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144010
FRONT: SEVEN Lime trees (T1-T7) CROWN LIFT approx 4.5m over the parking spaces and access. Group of THREE Elderberry trees (G8) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2.5m from 3.5M to 1m on W compass point.
UNIT 1, BREAKSPEARS MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1PY
Received 13 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144011
TWO Lime trees (T1, T2) Height: 15m by 2m width - HEIGHT REDUCTION by 2.5mReasons: Light access, general maintenance.
51 OMMANEY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NS
Received 13 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144012
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/25/142508) dated 19 December 2025, in order to allow:- a single tilt and turn window (max. 1.2m wide) in place of the two doors on the juliette balcony (0.975m wide on the planning drawings) at 134 Perry Rise, SE23.
134 PERRY RISE, LONDON, SE23 2QP
Received 14 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144016
Change of use from residential institution (Class C2) to affordable workspace (Class E) and residential (Class C3) together with associated parking, bin and bike stores and all associated works at 47 Slaithwaite Road SE13.
47 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6DJ
Received 14 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144017
CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION (CLASS C2) TO AFFORDABLE WORKING SPACE (CLASS E(g)) AND RESIDENTIAL (CLASS C3)
47 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6DJ
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144018
Construction of a rear dormer extension and a single-storey rear extension at 51 Malyons Road, SE13
51 MALYONS ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7XD
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144019
An application submitted under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a non material amendment to planning permission DC/23/131763, dated 02 June 2023, to allow for an amended layout of the cycle and refuse store at 30 Deptford High Street SE8.
30 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE8 4AF
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144020
Demolition of the single storey extension and balcony and the construction of a single storey extension to the rear incorporating a Juliet balcony in connection with the alteration and conversion and change of use of part of the ground floor to provide a self-contained flat, together with amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at 26 Rushey Green SE6.
26 RUSHEY GREEN, LONDON, SE6 4JF
Received 14 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144021
ONE Cyprus tree (T1) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1/3The Tree is at the back right of the garden of 28 Lee Road as defined in Ref 1. It provides little amenity value and is not under a TPO, and it grows into and blocks out The Holm Oak right next to it (recently pruned) which is under a TPO and does provide amenity value.
28 LEE ROAD, LONDON, SE3 9RT
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144022
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Bricks and Mortar Specification of planning permission DC/23/133599 dated 26th January 2024 at Land Adjoining Phoenix Works, Bird-in-Hand Passage SE23.
LAND ADJOINING PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144023
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 3.50m, a maximum height of 4.00m and an eaves height of 3.00m at 97 Torridon Road SE6.
97 TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1RQ
Received 15 May 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144024
Construction of a three storey side extension with a rear loft extension, two roof lights in the front roof slope, front lightwell and a two-storey rear extension at 24 Canonbie Road, SE23 including raised deck with stairs to the rear garden and other associated works.
24 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AP
Received 15 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144026
Renewal AAL - Bermondsey Exotics - Unit 76 Parkside Business Estate, Blackhorse Road, SE8 5HZAnimal Activity
76 PARKSIDE BUSINESS ESTATE, BLACKHORSE ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5HZ
Received 13 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144027
Notification of Premises Licence Application - 11 Tranquil Vale Blackheath SE3 0BUPlanning email sent 22/05
11 TRANQUIL VALE, LONDON, SE3 0BU
Received 14 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144030
The installation of replacement uPVC double glazed windows in the front and rear elevations at Flat 6, Hornbuckle House, Armoury Road SE8.
FLAT 6, HORNBUCKLE HOUSE, ARMOURY ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4LJ
Received 15 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144031
Construction of a single-storey rear extension at 74 Holme Lacey Road, SE12
74 HOLME LACEY ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0HR
Received 15 May 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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