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5,539Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,736 approved or refused records
590Refused applications

3,146 approved · 590 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. DecidedDC/26/143294

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 17-part a (Mechanical Services Noise Control) of planning permission DC/24/134698 dated 25 October 2024 at Watergate School, Lushington Road, SE6.

    WATERGATE SCHOOL, LUSHINGTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3RJ

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  2. DecidedDC/26/143295

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A and 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 single-storey rear extension and rear dormer extension at 62 Broadfield Road SE6.

    62 BROADFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1NG

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  3. RegisteredDC/26/143296

    An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/19/114805 (dated 28/01/2022) as amended by permissions DC/24/137137 (dated 24/10/2024) and DC/25/140938 (dated 31/07/2025) for the variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 20 (Solid balustrade detail), 21 (Heat interchange unit specification), 22 (District heat network), 23 (Noise assessment), 24 (Mechanical ventilation system), 27 (BREEAM (Commercial units)), 34 (Circular economy), and 35 (Whole life carbon assessment) in order to allow:A net increase of 59 residential units, resulting in an uplift from 324 to 383 units, with the overall affordable housing provision maintained at 35%; Revised residential unit mix; Revisions to the quantum and distribution of non-residential floorspace; Increase in building heights - Block A1 increased from part 6/part 7 storeys to a uniform 7-storey, Block B1 increased from 7 to 8 storeys; Block C1 increased from 12 to 18 storeys;Reduction in building heights - Blocks A2 and B2 reduced from 7 to 6 storeys; Minor design amendments to the building elevations;Removal of the residential lounge at 4th floor level within Block A1 and replacement with a flat; Changes to the quantum and layout of refuse storage and cycle parking provision;Building safety enhancements;A revised energy strategy incorporating Passivhaus principle; andother minor associated design changes at Land on the corner of Briant and Besson Street, SE14,

    LAND ON THE CORNER OF BRIANT AND, BESSON STREET, LONDON, SE14 5AE

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  4. DecidedDC/26/143298

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to establish the use of Unit 19 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthorne Way SE6, as a place of worship (Use Class F.1) by RCCG for a period greater than 10 years.

    19 BELLINGHAM TRADING ESTATE, FRANTHORNE WAY, LONDON, SE6 3BX

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  5. Appeal decidedDC/26/143300

    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 5.00m, an eaves height of 2.80m and a maximum height of 3.00m to 514 Downham Way, BR1.

    514 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HP

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  6. DecidedDC/26/143303

    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 4m, an eaves height of 2.8m and a maximum height of 3m to 79 Shroffold Road, BR1.

    79 SHROFFOLD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5PD

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  7. DecidedDC/26/143304

    The construction of a single storey side and rear wrap around extension at 4 Bradgate Road SE6.

    4 BRADGATE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TS

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  8. DecidedDC/26/143307

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/130308) dated 26 May 2023, to vary the wording of the description and Condition (s), (10)(b) Cycle Parking & (12) Tree protection Plan in order to allow:- insert the wording 'and ancillary buildings and structures' after 'the demolition; removal of part B from condition 10;the trigger of Condition 12 such that the requirement to submit a Tree Protection Plan (TPP) and Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) for approval does not apply to initial demolition works at Fairlawn Primary School Annexe, Waldenshaw Road SE23.

    FAIRLAWN PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNEXE, WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/143308

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 hip-to-gable and rear dormer extension with two front-slope rooflights to 62 Winsford Road, SE6.

    62 WINSFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4LX

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  10. UnknownDC/26/143311

    Demolition of existing workshop building and removal of shipping containers; construction of single storey detached workshop building and relocation of shed to the side of The Lodge, St Dunstans College, Stanstead Road, SE6

    THE LODGE, ST DUNSTANS COLLEGE, STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TY

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  11. DecidedDC/26/143312

    An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with planning permission DC/22/129317 dated 24 October 2023, in order to allow internal and external alterations to the single-storey projection at the rear of Block A including an increase to the height and reconfiguration of the substation and cycle stores layouts at Former Ladywell Leisure Centre (Rear of Place Ladywell), Lewisham High Street, SE13.

    LADYWELL PARK GARDENS, 261 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6NJ

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  12. UnknownDC/26/143313

    FRONT/REAR: THREE Ash trees (T1, T2, T3) Ht 5m FELL to ground level REASON:??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T4) Ht 4m FELL to ground level REASON:??? ONE ASH tree (T5) Ht 4m FELL to ground level REASON:??? ONE Dead?? tree (T6) Ht ??m FELL to ground level. REASON: Dead/Dying. ONE Ash tree (T7) Ht 10m FELL to ground level Colonised with Ivy REASON: ??? ONE Ash tree (T8) Ht 9m FELL to ground level Colonised with Ivy REASON: ??? ONE Ash tree (T10) Ht 12m FELL to ground level Colonised with Ivy REASON: ??? ONE Cherry tree (T14) Ht 6m FELL to ground level Colonised with Ivy REASON: ??? ONE Ash tree (T15) Ht 6m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T16) Ht 5m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T17) Ht 6m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T18) Ht 10m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Black Poplar tree (T19) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from 16m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T20) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from 16m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T22) Ht 16m CROWN LIFT to ??m above ground level, CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from ??m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Hawthorn tree (T23) Ht 4m FELL to ground level REASON: Heavily coppiced. Growing very close to boundary chainlink fence. ONE Silver Birch tree (T24) Ht 8m FELL to ground level REASON: Growing in a group of Beech trees. ONE Silver Birch tree (T25) Ht 12m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T26) Ht 12m FELL to ground level REASON: Deadwood, removed branches. Large limb leaning North ONE Plum tree (T29) Ht 4m FELL to ground level REASON: ??? ONE Silver Birch tree (T30) Ht 16m FELL to ground level, Part of a group of 3 trees. Covered in Ivy growth ONE Silver Birch tree (T31) Ht 16m FELL to ground level, Part of a group of 3 trees. Covered in Ivy growth ONE Silver Birch tree (T32) Ht 7m FELL to ground level, Part of a group of 3 trees. Covered in Ivy growth ONE Silver Birch tree (T33) Ht 7m FELL to ground leve, Covered in Ivy. Located on boundary near Auto Glass canopy ONE Ash tree (T34) Ht 7m FELL to ground level REASON: Growing close to boundary wall. ONE Ash tree (T35) Ht 7m FELL to ground level REASON: Growing close to boundary wall. ONE Black Poplar tree (T36) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from 16m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T37) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from 16m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T40) Ht 12m FELL to ground level REASON: Single trunk remains after main tree felled. Deadwood. ONE Black Poplar tree (T41) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from 14m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T42) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from ??m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Black Poplar tree (T43) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by ??m from ??m to ??m Spread by ??m from ??m to ??m to previous pruning points ONE Willow tree (T44) POLLARD by ??m from 12m to ??m to previous pruning points REASON: Located close to building and pond. ??? Ash trees (G3) Ht 10-12m FELL to ground level Group of several trees ??? Ash trees (G4) Ht 4-5m FELL to ground level Scattered trees between boundary wall on road and security fence around service yard.

    HOMEBASE, 10 BECKENHAM HILL ROAD, BROMLEY, SE6 3NU

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  13. DecidedDC/26/143314

    Construction of a single-storey wraparound extension at 145 Leahurst Road, SE13.

    145 LEAHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LW

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  14. DecidedDC/26/143315

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class 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 extension and the installation of two rooflights to the front slope at 145 Leahurst Road, SE13

    145 LEAHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LW

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  15. DecidedDC/26/143316

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4(a)-Site Contamination, Condition 9-Air Quality Neutral Statement and Condition 10 (a) (b) -Cycle Parking of planning permission DC/26/143044 dated 4th November 2025 at 41-43 Beadnell Road SE23.

    41-43 BEADNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1AA

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  16. UnknownDC/26/143317

    REAR: ONE Goat Willow (T1) (ht.5m, spread 5m) FELL. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2) (ht.10m, spread 5m) FELL. REAR: ONE Ash (T3)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to ht.9m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 5m to 4m on S compass. REAR: ONE Ash (T4)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1m to ht.9m, REDUCE SPREAD by 1m from 5m to 4m on N compass. Reason: The garden is being re-landscaped, the Goat Willow and Sycamore are situated very close to boundary near adjacent garages, next to Sainsburys car park. Work on the 2x Ash trees is to prevent overhang into adjacent properties. The owners intend to plant new, healthy trees in place when the works have been completed.Informative A: that the retention of the 2x ash (T3,T4) is greatly appreciated for rear amenity seen from Piercefield Avenue and Sainsbury car park, for wildlife habitat and urban forest canopy environmental benefits.Informative B: that the proposed voluntary replacement tree planting for T1 & T2 is hugely welcomed, with reminder that weekly drenching of the ground with 20-25L of water for each tree is required for at least 3yrs (April-Sept) to establish new trees is increasingly prolonged hot, dry springs & summers due to climate change.Informative C: to encourage allowing goat willow (T1) to regrow as coppice for wildlife benefits. Informative D: to encourage creating habitat log piles and a 'dead hedge' with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    8 WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  17. DecidedDC/26/143319

    The demolition and replacement of the existing first and second floors and roof space to to create six self-contained residential dwellings over three floors, with access from Havelock Walk; dedicated bin and cycle storage and all associated works at 10-12 London Road, SE23

    10-12 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3HF

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/143320

    Construction of a single storey extension incorporating french doors at the rear of 3 Callander Road SE6.

    3 CALLANDER ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2QA

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  19. UnknownDC/26/143321

    FRONT (Bargery Rd): ONE Phormium (T1)(ht.2m) FELL. REASON: Its removal will allow for the introduction of modest garden storage, designed in materials and form sympathetic to the character of the conservation area.FRONT (Bargery Rd): ONE: Pine / yew (T2)(ht.2.5m) FELL.REASON: The removal of the pine tree will allow the retained magnolia?an established and more characteristic ornamental feature?to thrive, resulting in a more balanced and sustainable landscape arrangement that better reflects the intended domestic scale and planting pattern of the conservation areaInformative A: thank you for retaining other frontage trees for amenity, wildlife and reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: please design garden storage with sedum roof and climbers to grow up the sides for urban greening and screening.

    73 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2UF

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  20. UnknownDC/26/143322

    REAR (by railway): ONE: Sycamore (T003)(ht.7-10m) FELL.Reason: basal decay with fungal fruiting bodies.REAR (by railway): FIVE: dead Elm (T005)(ht.7-10m) FELL. Duty to replace - see Informative A below.Reason: dead trees - replacement species to be a mixture of natives: hawthorn, holly, spindle, hazel, elder, yew, alder buckthorn, purging buckthorn - see Informative B below.SIDE (east boundary): ONE: Pedunculate Oak (T007) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m from 5m to 3m on NW compass point.Reason: for 2m clearance from building.CENTRAL: ONE: London Plane (T008)(ht.20m, r.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 20m to ht.17m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 7m to 5m. Reason: repeat maintenance to previous reduction points.REAR (by car park) ONE: Sycamore (T011)(ht.10-15m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 15m to ht.12m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 7m to 5m (remove deadwood - exempt works) Reason: repeat maintenance to previous reduction points.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: the 5x replacement trees to be mixed native species, not laurel, to reinforce the importance of the railsides for nature conservation, wildlife and biodiversity, species to be a mixture of natives: hawthorn, holly, spindle, hazel, elder, yew, alder buckthorn, purging buckthorn. Informative C: to thank for retaining trees in the college grounds for amenity, wildlife and urban forest to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    SCHOOL HOUSE, CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE, BELMONT GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5DZ

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  21. UnknownDC/26/143323

    See Map T001 - Common Ash Further inspection of internal decay - Climb and inspect. T003 - Sycamore Fell to ground level. T005 - Elm x 5 Fell to ground level. T007 - Pedunculate Oak Prune selected branches to achieve a minimum of 2 metres clearance from the building. T008 - London Plane Reduce crown by 30%. T011 - Sycamore Reduce crown by 30% and remove deadwood. Please see report for reasons.

    SCHOOL HOUSE, CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE, BELMONT GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5DZ

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  22. DecidedDC/26/143325

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 22(a)-SuDS of planning permission DC/21/124509 dated 10th May 2024 at Allotment Gardens at Rear of 2-20 Arcus Road BR1.

    ALLOTMENT GARDENS AT REAR OF, 2-20 ARCUS ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4NW

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/143326

    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 5.5m, an eaves height of 3m and a maximum height of 3.76m to 50 Ermine Road, SE13.

    50 ERMINE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7JR

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  24. DecidedDC/26/143327

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 dormer and hip-to-gable and rear roof extension with three front-slope rooflights to 79 Selworthy Road, SE6

    79 SELWORTHY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4DW

    Received 12 Mar 2026

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