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London Borough of Lewisham
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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 dates
5,630Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,807 approved or refused records
602Refused applications

3,205 approved · 602 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. RegisteredDC/26/144729

    Construction of a ground floor rear extension, a first floor side extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, installation of rooflights on the front roof slope and associated internal alterations at 40 Newquay Road, SE6.

    40 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NS

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  2. DecidedDC/26/144731

    Construction of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension, together with a rear roof extension at 26 Woodyates Road SE12.

    26 WOODYATES ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9JD

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  3. DecidedDC/26/144732

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, 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 hip-to-gable extension, a rear dormer extension, replacement of existing front rooflights and installation of four roof lights on the principal elevation and the construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension at 21 Brockley Park, SE23

    21 BROCKLEY PARK, LONDON, SE23 1PT

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  4. UnknownDC/26/144733

    T1 - Acacia - crown reduce 9m in height. Reduce height by 1.5m from 9m to 7.5m. Reduce laterals by 1.5m from 5m to 3.5m on all compass points. A semi-mature Acacia situated on the boundary of the garden. The crown reduction will manage the tree's size in relation to the adjacent properties and boundary, reduce end-weight on the lateral limbs and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown while retaining the tree as an amenity feature. T2 - Elm - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Elm on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and manage encroachment towards the neighbouring gardens, retaining the tree in good condition.T3 - Indian bean tree - crown reduce 7m in height. Reduce height by 1m from 7m to 6m. Reduce laterals by 1m from 4m to 3m on all compass points. A semi-mature Indian bean tree (Catalpa) on the boundary of the garden. The reduction will manage the tree's size and spread in relation to the surrounding gardens, reduce end-weight on the lateral growth and maintain a balanced, proportionate crown.

    GARDEN FLAT, 71 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TN

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  5. UnknownDC/26/144734

    ONE Walnut tree (Ht: 14m) (T1) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 8m to 6m on all compass points. A mature Walnut situated in the rear garden. The lateral branches will be reduced to reduce end-weight and the overall spread of the crown, keeping the tree in proportion to its position within the garden and reducing encroachment towards the boundaries and neighbouring properties while retaining the tree's natural shape and form.

    BASEMENT FLAT, 11 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TW

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  6. UnknownDC/26/144735

    A REVIEW of a premises licence has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003,

    312 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6JZ

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  7. DecidedDC/26/144736

    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 side infill extension with a depth of 6.0m, a maximum height of 3.3m and an eaves height of 2.4m at 27 Ackroyd Road SE23.

    27 ACKROYD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1DN

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  8. UnknownDC/26/144737

    ONE Wisteria (T1) POLLARDING back to previous points at balcony level. An established Wisteria trained against the front elevation of the property. The plant will be cut back to its previous pruning points to restrain its spread and keep it clear of the building, retaining the established framework and encouraging flowering growth. ONE Conifer (T2) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 1.5m from 8m to 6.5m. A mature columnar Conifer on the rear boundary of the garden, approximately 8m in height. The height will be reduced by 1.5m to 6.5m to keep the tree in proportion to its position, reduce the sail area and maintain a manageable height relative to the boundary and neighbouring properties.

    13 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PJ

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/144738

    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 demolition of the existing single storey extension and the construction of a single storey rear extension with a depth of 2.5m, a maximum height of 3.00 m and an eaves height of 3.00m at 143 Firhill Road SE6.

    143 FIRHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3SQ

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  10. UnknownDC/26/144739

    REAR (fronting Cranfield Rd): ONE Horse chestnut (T1)(ht.12-14m) FELL or alternative works encouraged, see informative A, to re-pollard to previous points at approx.ht.9m.Reason: the boundary wall has cracks and movement from direct damage of stem/roots pushing against the part-retaining wall.Informative A: retaining the Horse chestnut tree is encouraged for its amenity, wildlife and environmental benfits by pollard reduction to previous points at approx.ht.9m, to explore amendments to the part-retaining wall structure to address the proximity of the tree with such as a bridging lintel, reinforcing bars, part fencing or similar to retain the tree such as seen with front trees at 1A Drake Road, 11 St John's Vale, 16 Eliot Vale, Eliot Vale House, 37 Tressillian Road. Informative B: should the tree be removed, replacement tree planting is encouraged set back from the boundary wall with such as field maple, whitebeam, Turkish hazel, crab apple, common pear, Cornus mas, Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), hawthorn, holly, Persian Ironwood (Parottia persica), Persian Silk tree (Albizzia julibrissin) for amenity, wildlife and to cool temperatures during extreme heatwaves due to climate change.Informative C: The Bat Conservation Trust advises checking thoroughly for roosting bats before and during tree works with soft fell process followed to proceed with care and with cut timber left grounded over night to allow any bats to make their way out, tree works ideally during Sept/Oct to avoid maternity and hibernation seasons when bats are most vulnerable to disturbance.Informative D: please create habitat log piles with some arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    2 GARSINGTON MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1LL

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  11. DecidedDC/26/144740

    Construction of a part one/part two storey, two bedroom dwellinghouse on land adjacent to 3 Park Rise Road, SE23.

    LAND ADJACENT TO, 3 PARK RISE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RU

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  12. UnknownDC/26/144742

    ONE Eucalyptus (T2) CROWN LIFT to 3m, CROWN THIN by 10%, CROWN REDUCTION to previous pruning points, HEIGHT by 2m from 9 mto 7m, LATERALS by 2m from 6.5m to 4.5m & CROWN HEIGHT by 1m from 2m to 3m. Reasons: Routine maintenance. Too large for garden size, causing excess shading.

    13A AVON ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1QQ

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  13. Awaiting decisionDC/26/144743

    Replacement of existing window units with timber framed units at the Second Floor Flat, 37B Devonshire Road SE23.

    SECOND FLOOR FLAT, 37B DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EN

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  14. UnknownDC/26/144744

    ONE Cypress (T1) CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 4m from 13m to 10m & LATERALS by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reasons: Trees near house have been causing subsidence.

    1 VICARS HILL, LONDON, SE13 7JB

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  15. RegisteredDC/26/144745

    Demolition of the existing ground floor rear extensions and the construction of a single storey rear extension at 4A Vancouver Road, SE23

    4A VANCOUVER ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2AF

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  16. DecidedDC/26/144746

    The replacement of windows and doors on the front and rear elevations including the infilling of the existing garage to make a habitable room with associatwed internal reconfiguration and the construction of a shed along the eastern boundary for the purpose of storage at 8 Cleeve Hill, SE23.

    8 CLEEVE HILL, LONDON, SE23 3DD

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  17. DecidedDC/26/144747

    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 roof extensions at 123 Downderry Road, BR1 and three roof lights in the front roof slope

    123 DOWNDERRY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QE

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/144748

    Conversion of existing garage including replacement of garage door with a window and installation of a side window. Enclosure of existing porch with a new front door and glazed side panel an all associated works at 4 Garsington Mews, SE4.

    4 GARSINGTON MEWS, LONDON, SE4 1LL

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  19. DecidedDC/26/144749

    Removal of the existing front boundary wall and hedge and construction of an integrated cycle and refuse store with planting, together with replacement of existing artificial turf with concrete tiles to front garden at 19 Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1JX.

    19 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1JX

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  20. RegisteredDC/26/144750

    Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to HMO (Use Class C4) at 49 Rosenthal Road, SE6.

    49 ROSENTHAL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BX

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  21. DecidedDC/26/144751

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension with rooflight at 120 Broadfield Road, SE6

    120 BROADFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TH

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  22. UnknownDC/26/144752

    FRONT: MIXED Hedge (MX1) To cut back to boundary line to prevent encroachment onto pavement. Height is currently 2m remaining the same by a spread of 2m reducing to 1.5M on the pavement side (South). General maintenance.REAR: ONE Sycamore (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m shaping accoringly. HEIGHT 2m from 12m to 10m & LATERALS 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points. Remove major deadwood. To sever Ivy at base to 2 metres from ground level.

    6B WESTWOOD PARK, LONDON, SE23 3QB

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/144753

    Retrospective application for the removal and reconstruction of the existing chimney stacks and all associated works at 141C Shardeloes Road, SE14.

    141C SHARDELOES ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6RT

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  24. DecidedDC/26/144754

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of property as a short-term holiday let (Use Class Sui Generis) at 30 Bromley Road SE6.

    30 BROMLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2TP

    Received 16 Jul 2026

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