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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 dates5,644Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,817 approved or refused records
604Refused applications
3,213 approved · 604 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries02083147400Council source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@lewisham.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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/26/145010
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission DC/23/133759 allowed on appeal (appeal Ref: APP/C5690/W/24/3356227) dated on 09 October 2025 at and to rear of 151 Upper Brockley Road SE4.
151 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TF
Received 10 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145011
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 54 (Delivery and Service Plan) in relating to Plot 6 of planning permission ref: DC/15/092295 dated 23 March 2016 as amended at Crown and New Baltic, Park and Bridge and Victoria Wharves, Bounded by Grove Street, Dragoon Street, Evelyn Street and Oxestalls Road SE8.
CROWN AND NEW BALTIC, PARK AND BRIDGE AND VICTORIA WHARVES, BOUNDED BY GROVE STREET, DRAGOON STREET AND EVELYN STREET, OXESTALLS ROAD, LONDON, SE8
Received 10 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145012
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 13 (c) - Living Roofs of planning permission DC/22/126246 dated 11th November 2022 at 93 Longton Grove, SE26.
93 LONGTON GROVE, LONDON, SE26 6QQ
Received 10 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145013
The installation of replacement tile roof coverings to main roof, rear extension, front bay and front porch areas at 101 Halesworth Road, SE13.
101 HALESWORTH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TL
Received 10 Aug 2026 - UnknownDC/26/145014
we hereby notify you, the local planning authority, of BT's intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as 15m Stout Wooden pole at the above location. This may include installations on, in, or near a listed building.
64 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SJ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145015
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 109 Winlaton Road BR1.
109 WINLATON ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5QA
Received 7 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145017
Installation of replacement double-glazed timber sash units at the front elevation of 22B Harefield Road, SE4.
22B HAREFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LR
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145018
Demolition of the existing substation and the construction of a detached part-one storey, part two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling together with refuse and cycle storage and all associated works at the land rear of 22 Torridon Road, SE6.
22 TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1AQ
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145019
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion pursuant to Regulation 6(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) in respect of the proposed replacement of the existing southern pedestrian bridge crossing the River Ravensbourne within Riverdale Sculpture Park, including associated foundations, lighting, access infrastructure, temporary construction compound and associated works. at Riverdale Sculpture Park, Molesworth Street, SE13.
RIVERDALE SCULPTURE PARK, MOLESWORTH STREET, LONDON, SE13 7EY
Received 12 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145020
Construction of a two-storey, plus roof space semi-detached pair of houses and a bungalow at 28 Winn Road, SE12 including landscaping, two off street car parking spaces, bin and cycle stores and other relevant works.
28 WINN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9EX
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145021
Demolition of the existing rear lean-to and construction of a single-storey rear extension, together with the installation of replacement timber windows to the front and rear elevations and alterations to the rear fenestration, including the replacement of rear doors with windows, at 7 Undercliff Road, SE13.
7 UNDERCLIFF ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TU
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145022
Construction of a rear slope roof dormer, raising of the roof ridge, and installation of three front roof lights at 1 Muirkirk Road, SE6.
1 MUIRKIRK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1BE
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145023
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-part b (Cycle Provision) and Condition 9-part a (External Lighting) of planning permission DC/24/134963 dated 27 June 2025 at 69 Catford Hill SE6.
69 CATFORD HILL, LONDON, SE6 4PW
Received 11 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145024
Partial demolition, extension, excavation, conversion and refurbishment of existing leisure centre buildings to provide a sixth form centre, junior sports hall and upgraded sports facilities; construction of a new eight-lane swimming pool with associated wet and dry changing facilities, climbing wall, studio spaces, plant and storage accommodation; together with associated hard and soft landscaping works at St Dunstan's College, Stanstead Road, London SE6
ST DUNSTANS COLLEGE, STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TY
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145025
Retrospective application for the construction of a single-storey rear extension at 65 Thorpewood Road, SE26
65 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BY
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145026
Refurbishment of existing front steps at 3 Sydenham Park, SE26.
3 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EE
Received 11 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145027
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear return, a hip-to-gable and L-shaped rear roof extension at 42 Vancouver Road, SE23 including two roof lights in the front roof slope.
42 VANCOUVER ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2AF
Received 12 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145028
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction and Environment Management Plan of planning permission DC/25/138946 dated 7th October 2025 at 29 Wynell Road SE23.
29 WYNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2LW
Received 12 Aug 2026 - UnknownDC/26/145030
T1 Bay- Crown reduce removing 5m in height and 0.5m in crown radius, leaving finished crown dimensions of height 5m and crown radius 2.5m. Crown lift 2.5m above ground level. Current dimensions height 10m and crown radius 3m.
79 ALBYN ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4EB
Received 12 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145031
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 D of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the blocking up existing window and door openings, contruction of a hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer extension, and erection of a single-storey front entrance porch at 608 Downham Way, BR1
608 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HW
Received 12 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145033
Installation of replacement doors in the rear elevation of Ground Floor Flat, 133 Brookbank Road, SE13.
GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 133 BROOKBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7DA
Received 12 Aug 2026 - DecidedDC/26/145035
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of a rear extension and installation of front rooflights at 51 Firhill Road, SE6.
51 FIRHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3SA
Received 12 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145036
Construction of a single-storey, L-shaped rear extension at 79 Manwood Road, SE4.
79 MANWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AB
Received 12 Aug 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145037
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Environmental Management Plan, Condition 4-Sustainable Drainage, Condition 6-Written Scheme of Investigation, Condition 9-Infill Containment and Pitch Management Plan and the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 of planning permission DC/25/142290 dated 16th March 2026 at Whitefoot Lane Playing Field, Whitefoot Lane BR1.
WHITEFOOT LANE PLAYING FIELD, WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SD
Received 12 Aug 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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