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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3,197 approved · 601 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- DecidedDC/26/144635
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 56 keedonwood Road, BR1 and associated works.
56 KEEDONWOOD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4QH
Received 8 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144636
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class B & 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 roof extension, a rear dormer, and the installation of two roof lights on the front elevation at 33 Upwood Road, SE12.
33 UPWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8AE
Received 8 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144637
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6(a) (Materials & Design Quality) of planning permission DC/24/136236 dated 30th July 2024 (as amended by s.73 application DC/25/144097) at Lewisham Open Market, Lewisham High Street SE13.
LEWISHAM OPEN MARKET, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON
Received 8 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144638
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works at 1-16 Ryculff Square SE3
BLOCK 1-16, RYCULFF SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 0SN
Received 8 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144639
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works at 36-45 Ryculff Square SE3
Block 36 To 45, RYCULFF SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 0SW
Received 8 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144640
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and new roof and roof tiles to existing flats and garage block at 29-35 Ryculff Square SE3
Block 29 To 35, RYCULFF SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 0SN
Received 8 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144641
Demolition of the conservatory and single storey rear extension and in its place a full width, single storey rear extension at 51 Minard Road, SE6
51 MINARD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1NP
Received 8 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decisionDC/26/144642
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey partial wrap-around extension, together with the installation of a window to the side elevation and all associated works at 27 Gellatly Road, SE14.
27 GELLATLY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TU
Received 8 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144643
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class B of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a rear dormer extension at 68 Oakridge Road, SE4
68 OAKRIDGE ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QN
Received 8 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144644
FRONT (parking adj no17): ONE Catalpa (T1)(in TPO A1)(ht.15m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.2-3m from branch tips to ht.12-13m to where previously pruned ref DC/25/140921 & DC/23/131051. Reason: clearance to no.17 Edward Tyler Road, the tree branches are growing close to no.17 and towers above the roof, stem cavity. FRONT (adj Oldman Ct): ONE Carpinus (T2)(in TPO A1)(ht.15m) CROWN REDUCE by approx.3-4m to ht.11-12m from branch tips to suitable prune points, proximity to Oldman Court building and windows, included bark union at crown break.The London Borough of Lewisham (Grove Park Hospital Site, Marvels Lane SE12) Tree Preservation Order 1990.Informative A: The sensitive management of Lewisham 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 from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity. Informative C: to thank for retaining trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
17 EDWARD TYLER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9QE
Received 8 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144645
T1 ? Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) ? Twin Stem CROWN REDUCTION BY 3m back to suitable growth points, utilising previous pruning points where appropriate whilst retaining furnishing growth. Selective pruning to reduce overhang onto the public footpath and provide approximately 1.5m clearance from the adjacent street lighting column.
2 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
Received 8 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144646
A Full Variation has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003.
20-22 DARTMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XU
Received 6 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144647
The construction of a single-storey rear extension and installation of a new side access gate at 28 Holdenby Road, SE4.
28 HOLDENBY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DA
Received 8 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144648
EIA Scoping application for the proposed Order granting Development Consent for the London Strategic Heat Main (the proposed development).
LONDON STRATEGIC HEAT MAIN, EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8
Received 7 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144649
The installation of replacement timber windows to the front elevation, uPVC windows and doors including glazing of the existing conservatory in the the side and rear elevations at 16 and 16A Canadian Avenue SE6.
16 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3AS
Received 9 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144650
The installation of replacement timber windows to the front elevation and uPVC windows and doors in the the side and rear elevations to flats (A - D) 33 Canadian Avenue SE6.
33 CANADIAN AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3BB
Received 9 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144651
Installation of replacement timber windows in the front elevation and uPVC framed windows and doors to the side and rear elevations at 41 and 41A Bargery Road SE6.
41 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LJ
Received 9 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144654
Installation of replacement timber windows in the front elevation and uPVC framed windows and doors to the side and rear elevations to flats at 90 and 90A Bargery Road SE6.
90 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LW
Received 9 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144655
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the side elevation to Flats (A & B), 74 Davenport Road SE6.
74 DAVENPORT ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2AX
Received 9 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144656
Installation of replacement timber windows in the front elevation and uPVC framed windows and door in the side and rear elevations to (Flats A & B), 24 Arran Road SE6.
24A ARRAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NL
Received 9 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144657
Installation of replacement timber windows in the front elevation and uPVC framed windows and doors in the side and rear elevations to (Flats A & B), 56 Arran Road SE6.
56 ARRAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NL
Received 9 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144658
Installation of replacement timber windows and a front door in the front elevation and uPVC windows and doors in the rear elevations to Flats (A & B), 86 Newquay Road SE6.
86 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144660
Retrospective installation of an electrical material awning at 2-4 Catford Hill, SE6.
2-4 CATFORD HILL, LONDON, SE6 4PX
Received 9 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144661
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 5m, an eaves height of 2.75m and a maximum height of 3m to 29 Calmont Road BR1.
29 CALMONT ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4BY
Received 9 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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