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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 dates5,553Searchable 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3,153 approved · 591 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- 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/26/143464
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with new double glazed uPVC framed windows, a composite door to the front elevation and uPVC doors to the side and rear elevations at 7 Honley Road, SE6.
7 HONLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2HZ
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143465
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with new double glazed uPVC framed windows, a composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear elevation to 18 Farley Road, SE6.
18 FARLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2AB
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143466
Replacement of all existing windows and doors with double-glazed uPVC windows, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the side elevation to 116 George Lane, SE13.
116 GEORGE LANE, LONDON, SE13 6HW
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143467
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite doors on the front elevation, and uPVC doors on the rear elevation at Flats A-B, 20 Rosenthal Road SE6.
20 ROSENTHAL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BY
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143468
Replacement of all existing uPVC windows with double-glazed uPVC windows on the front and rear elevation; a composite door on the front elevation, and uPVC door on the rear elevation at Flats A-B 65 George Lane SE13.
65 GEORGE LANE, LONDON, SE13 6HN
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143469
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite doors on the front elevation, and uPVC door on the rear elevation at Flats A-B 7 Hafton Road SE6.
7 HAFTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1LW
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143470
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite doors on the front elevation, and uPVC doors on the rear elevation at Flats A-B, 8 Honley Road SE6.
8 HONLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2HZ
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143471
Replacement of all existing windows and doors on the property with new double glazed uPVC framed windows, a composite door on the front elevation at Flats 1- 6, 41 Kangley Bridge Road SE26
41 KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5BB
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143472
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Refuse and Recycling Facilities and Condition 4-Cycle Parking Facilities of planning permission DC/25/140779 (Appeal Ref: APP/C5690/W/25/3374887) dated 5th February 2026 at 86 Doggett Road SE6.
86 DOGGETT ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4QA
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143474
Demolition of existing single storey rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension to 67 Birkhall, SE6.
67 BIRKHALL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TF
Received 23 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143476
Installation of replacement windows and doors on the front, rear and side elevations at 16 Mount Pleasant Road, SE13
16 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6RB
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143477
Replacement of all existing windows with double-glazed uPVC on the front and rear elevation; composite door on the front elevation, and uPVC doors on the rear elevation at Flats A-B, 15 Honley Road SE6.
15 HONLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2HY
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143478
Retrospective planning permission for the change of use of 106 Ringstead Road, SE6 from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) accommodating up to six people.
106 RINGSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BS
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143479
FRONT: ONE Lime (T0908)(ht.14m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: pavement clearance. FRONT: ONE Lime (T0909)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: pavement clearance. FRONT: ONE Lime (T0686)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: pavement clearance. FRONT: ONE Lime (T0911)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: pavement clearance. FRONT: ONE Lime (T0912)(ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: pavement clearance. 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.
38-42 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DX
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143480
FRONT ONE Horse Chestnut (T0025)(ht.15m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level Reason: pavement clearance. REAR/SIDE: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0276)(ht.18m) CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level Reason: ground clearance. REAR/SIDE: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0286)(ht.16m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: to remove lowest limb over garden to mitigate encroachment. REAR: ONE Sycamore Maple (T0293)(ht.19m) CROWN LIFT to 5m above ground level. Reason: to remove lowest limb over garden to mitigate encroachment. 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.
101 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3UZ
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143481
Construction of a single storey rear extension, first floor fenestration changes and all associated works at 44 Murillo Road SE13.
44 MURILLO ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5QE
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143482
FRONT: ONE Ash (T0288)(ht.19m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m on east compass. Reason: to clear building by 2m. FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (in mixed species gp) (T5492)(ht.6m) LATERAL REDUCE/POLLARD by 3-4m on west compass over parking area. Reason: strong lean, to reduce overhang, mitigate encroachment. FRONT: ONE Hawthorn (T0572)(ht.4m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 1.5m to ht.2.5m. Reason: previously reduced, asymmetric crown with moderate lean to east over footpath and encroaching lamp column, to retain habitat and mitigate poor form.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.
THE PARK, 95 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3UT
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143483
FRONT: ONE Hazel (T5542)(ht.4m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m on NW compass over pavement. Reason: clearance of pavement overhang.FRONT: ONE Yew (T5545)(ht.9-10m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m on NW compass over pavement. Reason: clearance of pavement overhang, widespread crown. 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.
WHITE LODGE, 87 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XA
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143484
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1/T9835) (ht.19m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearance ONE Lime (T2/9837) (ht.21m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level.Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceInformative 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.
69-71 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TY
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143485
REAR: Sycamore (T1/0450) (ht.12m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceInformative 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.
MONTREAL HOUSE, 11 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3BD
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143487
FRONT: Lime(T1/6368) (ht.10m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceFRONT: Lime(T2/6364) (ht.5m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceFRONT: Lime(T3/0449) (ht.7m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceFRONT: Lime(T4/6367) (ht.14m) CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceInformative 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.
15 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143488
FRONT: Copper Beech (T1/6394) (ht.10m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceInformative 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.
THE KEEP, 4 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3BB
Received 24 Mar 2026 - UnknownDC/26/143489
REAR: Fraxinus excelsior (T1/0435) (ht.9m) CROWN LIFT to 2m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceREAR: Copper Beech (T3/6388) (ht.10m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceFRONT: Prunus (T2/6375) (ht.7m) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level. Reason: Highway and street lamp clearanceInformative 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.
25 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AU
Received 24 Mar 2026 - DecidedDC/26/143490
The construction of a single-storey rear side return extension, roof extension to the rear roof slope, installation of 2 roof lights to front roof slope, replacement of existing rear-facing shared roof light and a first-floor window and all associated works at 49b Merritt Road SE4.
49B MERRITT ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DT
Received 24 Mar 2026
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