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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 dates5,621Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,798 approved or refused records
601Refused applications
3,197 approved · 601 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- DecidedDC/26/144579
Demolition of a single storey rear extension and construction of a larger single storey rear extension and all associated works at 122 Horncastle Road, SE12
122 HORNCASTLE ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9LE
Received 1 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144580
The construction of a hip-to-gable and L-shaped dormer loft conversion at 12 Girton Road SE26.
12 GIRTON ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5DH
Received 1 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144581
ONE Birch tree (T1) Crown reduce by up to 2m from 18m to 16m and reduce radius from all compass points from 7m to 5m, crown lift to 5m from ground level & clear deadwood. Because of excess shading.
LOWER FLAT, 53 OMMANEY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NS
Received 1 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144582
The construction of a new pitched roofs over the existing main roof, porch and rear lean-to at 18 Elsiemaud Road SE4.
18 ELSIEMAUD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1HW
Received 2 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144583
ONE Poplar tree (T1) Height: 16m. POLLARD to previous points around 9-10m. Reduce poles by 6-7m to prevent branch failure from extended poles.
CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPARD, 29 HANDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8NR
Received 2 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144584
Construction of a single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer and four roof lights at 102 Glenfarg, SE6.
102 GLENFARG ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XJ
Received 2 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144585
Demolition of the existing side extension and construction of new single storey side infill extension and all associated works to the rear of 86 Bargery Road, SE6.
86 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LW
Received 2 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144586
Alterations to the roofs of 13A and 13B Havelock Walk, SE23 to provide each with a roof terrace, metal balustrades to the front and rear elevation of the roofs, external metal spiral staircase from the second floors to the roofs and an increase in the height of the party wall parapets.
13A AND 13B, HAVELOCK WALK, LONDON, SE23 3HG
Received 2 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144588
ONE Lime tree (T1) Height: 11m - Crown reduce by 2?3m in height and 1?1.5m laterally, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points while maintaining a balanced and natural crown form. The works will leave an approximate finished height of 9m and an approximate finished crown spread of 4m. Justification: Routine arboricultural maintenance to manage the tree's size and form, reduce end-weight and sail area within the crown, and help mitigate the risk of storm-related branch failure. The tree is displaying poor form with some tip dieback, and the proposed works are considered proportionate to improve crown structure while retaining the tree as a landscape feature. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 ? Tree Work Recommendations.
31 THE GLEBE, LONDON, SE3 9TG
Received 2 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144589
Removal of the existing ground floor entrance structure, and installation of a new ground floor entrance structure, together with changes to front door entrance glazing and fenestration arrangements, alterations to the access ramp, removal of paved steps, installation of new handrail and paving slabs, and all associated works at Block 2, Lyncourt, 5 The Orchard, SE3.
5 LYNCOURT, THE ORCHARD, LONDON, SE3 0QT
Received 1 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144593
Installation of timber sash windows to replace the existing aluminium windows in the front elevation at 114 Albyn Road, SE8
114 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4ED
Received 2 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144594
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/24/137942) dated 7 April 2025 in order to allow:- to substitute the approved plans with the correct version at 62 Jevington Way SE12.
62 JEVINGTON WAY, LONDON, SE12 9NQ
Received 2 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144596
Construction of a rear roof dormer and insertion of two rooflights at the front elevation of 89 Algernon Road, SE13.
89 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AP
Received 3 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144597
Change of use of the existing ground floor commercial unit from Sui Generis (former taxi office) to Class E for the use as a caf�/coffee shop with ancillary food preparation and the sale of hot and cold food and drinks for consumption on and off the premises and associated internal works at 35A Burnt Ash Hill, SE12.
35A BURNT ASH HILL, LONDON, SE12 0AE
Received 3 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144598
REAR (Railside): approx TEN small Sycamore (approx.ht.5m) FELL. REASON: in 2m strip beyond side boundary fence, to clear garden from overhanging vegetation/trees and to prevent further damage to property's fence, cut vine from fence. Informative A: If possible, please plant replacement trees elsewhere in the garden as space allows. Informative B: Please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity
66 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AG
Received 3 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144599
ONE Russina vine (T1) Cut back encroaching into neighbouring properties 37 and 39 Ashmead Rd Reason for works: To remove extensive Russian vine over growing/damaging the neighbours shed and the boundary fence
37 ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DY
Received 3 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144600
FRONT (RHB): ONE dead Sycamore (T1)(ht.11m, spread 2m) FELL.REASON: dead tree suspected Sooty Bark Disease (SBD), duty to replace applies.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; Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).Informative B: the replacement tree agreed by the applicant in agents email 4.8.26 is hugely appreciated to be selected from Tree officer's suggested list in email to agent 3.8.26: Japanese Pagoda Tree, Sessile oak, Hornbeam, walnut, Tulip tree, Zelkova carpinifolia, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Italian alder, Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), Bee-bee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), small leaved lime for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change; Informative C: if Sooty Bark Disease is not the cause of the tree's demise, please retain safe standing stem and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity, otherwise manage for Sooty Bark Disease using appropriate methods to fell and transport timber: https://ukfisa.com/Safety/Safety-Library/a-reminder-on-sooty-bark-disease
135 LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9HE
Received 3 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144601
Installation of replacement double-glazed windows and doors at 5 Westwood Park SE23.
5 WESTWOOD PARK, LONDON, SE23 3QB
Received 3 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144602
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(a) (Landscaping Implementation and Management Plan) of planning permission DC/25/141783 dated 16th December 2025 at the Tennis Courts at Bannatynes, 35 Marvels Lane SE12.
TENNIS COURTS AT, BANNATYNES, 35 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PN
Received 3 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144603
Patial demoltion of existing rear additions, construction of a new single storey rear extension and all associated works at 6 Friendly Street, SE8
6 FRIENDLY STREET, LONDON, SE8 4DT
Received 6 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144604
The installation of a 2.1 metre high gate within the garage site at Breakspears Mews, SE4.
GARAGES 1-15, BREAKSPEARS MEWS, LONDON, SE4
Received 6 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144605
Demolition of existing conservatory and carport, and the construction of a single-storey rear extension and all associated works at 36 Woodham Road SE6.
36 WOODHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2SD
Received 6 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144607
The construction of a single storey wraparound extension to the rear, together with the installation of replacement windows in the front elevation and reposition and removal of windows in the side elevation and all associated works at 3 Sunninghill Road SE13.
3 SUNNINGHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7SS
Received 6 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144608
The provision of a vehicular crossover and driveway in the front garden at 434 Baring Road SE12.
434 BARING ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0EF
Received 6 Jul 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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