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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 dates5,631Searchable 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3,205 approved · 602 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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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- DecidedDC/26/144780
Installation of replacement windows and doors with timber sash windows on the front elevation, uPVC replacement sash and casement windows to the side and rear, uPVC doors to the side and rear and side rooflights for the flats at 82-84 Inchmery Road, SE6.
82-84 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2ND
Received 20 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144785
HEIGHT REDUCTION by 3m from 12m to 9m, LATERALS by 2m from 5m to 3m on all compass points. Reason: Repeat maintenance/retain within the garden setting. No other trees on property.
17 DARLING ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YQ
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144787
Construction of an L-shaped rear dormer roof extension and the installation of two front rooflights at 197 Chudleigh Road, SE4
197 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EG
Received 20 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144788
application form for grant, renewal, transfer or variation of a licence to use a premises for special treatments
168 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 8LP
Received 21 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144789
FRONT: ONE Purple Plum tree (T10)(Part of G1 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 7m to 5m Spread by 2m from 4m to 2m. CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Providing minimum 1.5m clearance from building on W compass point.REASON: To provide clearance from building. ONE Elder tree (T11)(Part of G1 in TPO) POLLARD back to previous points by 2.5m from 4.5m to 2m. ONE Eucalyptus tree (T12) Ht 5m LATERAL REDUCTION back to boundary by 2m from 2m to 0m on NE compass point.REAR: FIVE Lombardy Poplar trees (G4)(Part of G3 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 8m from 16m to 8m Spread by 2m from 3m to 1m. REPOLLARD smaller Poplar on the E end of the group to previous points by 10m from 14m to 4m.Remove epicormic growth from old stumps. REASON: To reduce sail effect and minimise chances of failure. TWO Mixed species (1 Sycamore & 1 Oak trees) (G8) CROWN LIFT to 2.5m above ground level.Trim other shrubs & hedge cut privet back hard & top into shape. REASON: To allow access for mowers. ONE Elder tree (T3) Ht 6m FELL to ground level & treat stump.REASON: Due to tree growing onto building and causing damage. FIVE Lombardy Poplar trees (T4, T5, T6, T7, T8)(Part of G3 in TPO) Ht 13-16m FELL to 3m leaving the stem standing as habitatREASON: Due to extreme hollowness in stems. ONE Oak tree (T9)(T3 in TPO) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 3m from 16m to 13m Spread by 3m from 5m to 2m.REASON: To minimise leaf litter onto astroturf. Brockley Rise Kings College Sports Ground TPO DC/20/117017
GUYS HOSPITAL ATHLETIC CLUB, BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NW
Received 20 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144790
Installation of replacement windows and doors with timber sash and casement windows on the front, side and rear elevations and timber doors on the front, side and rear elevations to the flats at 8 Allenby Road, SE23.
8 ALLENBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2RQ
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144791
The raising of the existing roof ridge line by 300mm, together with the construction of a rear L-shaped dormer and the installation of roof lights in the front and rear slope and all associated works in connection with the loft conversion at 114 Broadfield Road, SE6.
114 BROADFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1TH
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144792
Installation of replacement windows and doors with timber sash windows on the front elevation, uPVC replacement sash windows to the side and rear and uPVC door at 92 Culverley Road, SE6
92 CULVERLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2JY
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144793
Construction of a single storey rear infill extension, alterations to the existing rear extension and all associated works at 132 Ladywell Road, SE13.
132 LADYWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7HU
Received 21 Jul 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144794
The lowering of existing basement floor space and the creation of a front bay lightwell with 2 windows, door and staircase to form a new entry, together with the installation of a window to the side elevation, landscaping and all associated works at 81 Erlanger Road, SE14.
81 ERLANGER ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TQ
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144795
Construction of a two storey side extension and rear roof extension at 13A Longton Avenue, SE26.
13A LONGTON AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 6RE
Received 20 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144796
Partial demolition of a rear conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension, together with the installation of replacement timber sash windows to the rear elevation and all associated works at 1 Drake Road, SE4.
1 DRAKE ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1QH
Received 21 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144801
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 removal of an existing shed and the construction of a single-storey rear extension at a depth of 6m, an eaves height of 2.5m and a maximum height of 2.8m to 35 Firhill Road, SE6.
35 FIRHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3JS
Received 21 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144803
Construction of a single storey wraparound extension to the rear, together with all associated works at 29A Dundalk Road, SE4.
FLAT A, 29 DUNDALK ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2JJ
Received 22 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144804
Removal of existing gas boiler and installation of air source heat pump on the side elevation to Basement Flat, 12 Eliot Park, SE13 7EG.
BASEMENT FLAT, 12 ELIOT PARK, LONDON, SE13 7EG
Received 22 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144805
The installation of replacement windows, door and French doors in the front and rear elevations, together with the demolition of the rear garden access steps from ground floor and forming of new steps and handrail to lower ground floor and the creation of a storage area and all associated works at 22 Dartmouth Row, SE10 (Please note Listed Building Consent DC/26/144806)
22 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
Received 21 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144806
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, the installation of replacement windows, door and french doors in the front and rear elevations, together with the demolition of the rear garden access steps from ground floor and forming of new steps to lower ground floor and the creation of a storage area and all associated works at 22 Dartmouth Row, SE10.
22 DARTMOUTH ROW, LONDON, SE10 8AW
Received 21 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144808
Installation of replacement PVCu windows and a door to the side and rear elevations, fenestration changes to the side and rear elevations, and the installation of a new PVCu window to the rear at Ground Floor Flat, 20 Harefield Road, SE4
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 20 HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LR
Received 22 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144809
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to confirm the siting of a caravan in the rear garden at 186 Southend Lane, SE6.
186 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DP
Received 21 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144810
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. 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: replacement tree planting species suggestion such as pear, mulberry, medlar, hazel, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Cornus mas, crab apple, desert or cooking apple, Amelanchier, for wildlife, flood mitigation by reducing rain run-off and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, planted in any suitable location in rear garden. Informative C: please retain safe standing stem or high stump of T1 and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
Received 23 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144811
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes A, B, C and D 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, installation of replacement windows, construction of a rear dormer extension, installation of a new rooflight in the rear roof slope and alterations to the front entrance to form a recessed porch at 26 Enterprize Way.
26 ENTERPRIZE WAY, LONDON, SE8 3PJ
Received 22 Jul 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144812
REAR: ONE Apple tree (T2) Ht 4m FELL.REASON: Tree is extremely close to house (leaning toward & almost touching roof); resident is worried it will fall, as other apple tree has done, ref 5-day notice DC/26/144810.Informative A: replacement tree planting is encouraged with species such as pear, mulberry, medlar, hazel, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Cornus mas, crab apple, desert or cooking apple, Amelanchier, for wildlife habitat, plants for pollinators, flood mitigation by reducing rain run-off and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, planted in any suitable location in rear garden. Informative B: please retain safe standing stem or high stump of T2 and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
Received 22 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144813
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) of Class A Schedule 2, Part 14 Renewable energy of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of 22 PV Solar Panels to the front and rear roof slopes at 31 Pargoda Gardens SE3.
31 PAGODA GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0UX
Received 22 Jul 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144814
The installation of an Oriel Window in the ground floor outrigger side elevation at 53 Breakspears Road SE4.
53 BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XR
Received 22 Jul 2026
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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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