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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 dates5,551Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,744 approved or refused records
591Refused applications
3,153 approved · 591 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/26/143439
I am proposing to give a 2.5 meter reduction to the sycamore tree in the back of number 1 Aspinall Road, my client who lives at number 3 gets no sun in her garden and the leaves gather in her drains.I have been asked mainly to reduce the south side of the tree to solve her issues. I am proposing to reduce the whole tree so as not to leave an unbalanced crown with a disproportionate amount of weight on the north side. All cuts will be made to a BS3998 standard with natural target cuts.
3 ASPINALL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2EH
Received 23 Mar 2026 - Appeal lodgedDC/26/143441
The formation of a vehicular crossover at 58A Manor Park SE13.
58A MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RL
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143442
Construction of a hip to gable roof extension and roof extension to the rear roof slope, together with raising of the roof ridge, installation of roof lights in the front roof slope and all associated works at 62 Elswick Road SE13.
62 ELSWICK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7SP
Received 23 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143443
REAR: ONE Cherry (T1)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2.5-3m to approx.ht.7m, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.2m to r.1.5-2m, CROWN THIN by 15%, remove small secondary stem that wraps around main stem. Reason: general management.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.
97 LAUSANNE ROAD, LONDON, SE15 2HY
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143444
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/26/143444) dated 4 November 2025 as amended by s73 planning permission (DC/26/143044) dated 22 May 2026 for the variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans in order to allow amendments to the approved design, including changes to the elevations, materials, fenestration, cycle storage, accessibility provisions, internal layouts and roof extension design at 41-43 Beadnell Road, SE23.
41-43 BEADNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1AA
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143445
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and 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 25 Conisborough Crescent, SE6.
25 CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT, LONDON, SE6 2SP
Received 23 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143446
Demolition of the existing garages and change of use of site from light Industrial (Use Class B2) to 2, part single/part 3 storey dwellinghouses with juliette balconies (Use Class C3a), together with the provision of bin and bike enclosure, courtyard and gates to street frontage, the installation of air source pump and all associated works at the rear of 110 Ringstead Road SE6.
110 RINGSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BS
Received 23 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143447
REAR: ONE Conifer (in Gp 6350)(ht.8m,r.7m) LATERAL REDUCE by approx.1-2m on West aspect. Reason: to mitigate overhang and encroachment to 1 Wickham Gardens across rear footpath. REAR: ONE Conifer (in Gp 6351)(ht.10m) FELL end tree at west end of line of tree group. Reason: end tree at west end of line of 10 trees beside boundary wall with Wickham Gardens, due to encroachment issues to 1 Wickham Gardens across rear footpath.Informative A: huge thank you for retaining trees for amenity, green screen, wildlife and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: native tree planting is encouraged in the rear garden. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
CRAIG COURT, 88 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NJ
Received 23 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143448
FRONT: ONE Lime (T0278)(ht.13m) RE-POLLARD by 5m to historic points at approx.ht.8m, REDUCE LATERAL SPREAD to approx.3m all aspects. Reason: management of regrown pollard close to building and footpath.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.
51A TYRWHITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1QD
Received 23 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143449
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1)(ht.15m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m from 15m to ht.12m, REDUCE RADIUS by approx.2m from 5-6m to r.3-4m to previous suitable prune points to retain crown branch structure. Reason: repeat reduction maintaining natural aesthetic and amenity. 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.
2 ALLENBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RQ
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143450
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear, installation of replacement windows and doors in the elevations, PV panels to existing outrigger roof, together with alterations to the front garden including reinstatement of boundary wall, piers and gates, front path and an EV charging point and all associated works at 4 Harefield Road SE4.
4 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LR
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143451
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 63 Kemble Road, SE23.
63 KEMBLE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2DH
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143452
Construction of a roof extension to the rear roof slope and the installation of 3 roof lights in the front roof slope, together with a single storey infill rear extension to basement and all associated works at 18 Overcliff Road SE13.
18 OVERCLIFF ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TZ
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143453
Replacement of all double-glazed uPVC windows and rear sliding glass doors with new double glazed uPVC framed window units and rear sliding glass doors; replacement of existing timber doors with a composite door on the front elevation and a uPVC door on the rear elevation at 183 Brownhill Road, SE6.
183 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BQ
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143454
Replacement of all existing timber doors and windows with double glazed uPVC framed windows and doors and a composite door on the front elevation to 53 Glenwood Road, SE6.
53 GLENWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4NF
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143455
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with double glazed uPVC windows and doors and a composite door in the front elevation at 39 Glenwood Road, SE6.
39 GLENWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4NF
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143456
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite door on the front elevation, and uPVC door on the rear elevation at Flats A-B, 362 Brownhill Road SE6.
362 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1AY
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143457
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, rear and side elevations at 24 Eastdown Park, SE13.
24 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143458
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations at 32 Eastdown Park, SE13.
32 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143459
Replacement of all existing windows and doors at the property with double glazed uPVC framed windows, two composite doors in the front elevation and a uPVC door in the rear elevation at 388 Stanstead Road, SE6.
388 STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4XB
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143460
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with new double glazed uPVC windows, a composite door in the front elevation, and a uPVC door in the rear elevation to 123 Brownhill Road, SE6.
123 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BG
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143461
Installation of replacement windows on the front side and rear elevations, inlcuding replacement rooflights and installation of replacement doors on the front and side elevations at 42 Loampit Hill, SE13
42 LOAMPIT HILL, LONDON, SE13 7SW
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143462
Replacement of all the existing windows and doors in the property with new double glazed uPVC windows, a composite door in the front, and two uPVC doors in the rear and side elevations at 3 Burghill Road, SE26.
3 BURGHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4HJ
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143463
Installation of replacement windows and doors on the front, side and rear elevations at 9 Dermody Gardens, SE13
9 DERMODY GARDENS, LONDON, SE13 5HG
Received 24 Mar 2026
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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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