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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 dates5,595Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,777 approved or refused records
596Refused applications
3,181 approved · 596 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/26/144132
The installation of roof lights to the front and rear roof slopes and the installation of a replacement uPVC front entrance door and windows to the elevations at 6 Haynes Close, SE3.
6 HAYNES CLOSE, LONDON, SE3 9UA
Received 26 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144135
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/25/139661) dated 6 January 2026, for the variation of Condition (2) in order to allow :- Enlargement of the structure by 7m2 at The Park Nursery, 3 Edwin Hall Place, SE3.
THE PARK NURSERY, 3 EDWIN HALL PLACE, HITHER GREEN LANE, LONDON, SE13 6RN
Received 15 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144137
Retrospective planning permission for the provision of an air-source heat pump, the installation of replacement windows and re-glazing existing windows, together with the construction of a new garden room at the rear and all associated works at 19 Lammas Green SE26 (Please note Listed Building Consent Reference DC/26/144138)
19 LAMMAS GREEN, LONDON, SE26 6LT
Received 26 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144138
Retrospective planning permission for the provision of an air-source heat pump, the installation of replacement windows and re-glazing existing windows, together with the construction of a new garden room at the rear and all associated works at 19 Lammas Green SE26
19 LAMMAS GREEN, LONDON, SE26 6LT
Received 26 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144140
Change of use of the existing house (Use Class C3b) to a children's residential home (Use Class C2) at 30 Thornford Road SE13.
30 THORNFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SG
Received 26 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144141
REAR: ONE dead Willow (T1)(approx.ht.12m) FELL to 4m monolith.Reason: the tree has died, a 4m monolith will be left as standing deadwood for habitat. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted as a replacement. Duty to replace applies. Informative A: huge thank you for retaining a 4m high standing monolith for biodiversity and planting a replacement tree for amenity, wildlife, flood mitigation and to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change, species to be selected from: wild cherry, goat willow, grey willow, field maple, strawberry tree, holly, hornbeam, wild service tree, bird cherry, common pear, small leaved lime, elder.Informative B: 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 C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
10 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ
Received 26 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144142
The provision of a walk in chiller and freezer with trellis and fence surround, together with the installation of 2 condensers with a trellis surround in the rear garden of The Honor Oak, 1 St Germans Road SE23.
THE HONOR OAK, 1 ST GERMANS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RH
Received 26 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144143
REAR: EIGHTEEN Leylandii (G1)(ht.6-8m) CROWN REDUCE to approx.ht.4m above ground level. Reason: Group of 18 mature evergreen conifer trees (likely Leyland Cypress/Leylandii) forming a continuous hedge/screen along the side boundary of 154 and 156B Inchmery Road, the trees block 90% of natural sunlight due to their height and density, works include selective pruning/cutting back of side branches and overhanging vegetation which are leaning heavily onto the boundary fence, contributing to fence damage whilst maintaining the long-term health, appearance and ongoing management of the trees. The owner of 154 Inchmery Road also intends to undertake regular pruning and ongoing maintenance to ensure the continued health of the trees and to help prevent further damage to the boundary fence. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998 Recommendations for Tree Work.
154 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1DF
Received 26 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144144
FRONT: ONE Olive (T1) (4m) - works to be crown reduction by approx 2m (50%) and reshape. Tree is covering one front window on the first floor of property and spreading across neighbour's path (31 Mount Ash Road) and the top of the tree is almost reaching utility lines above.
30 MOUNT ASH ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6LY
Received 26 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144146
Construction of a part one, part two-storey, three bedroom dwellinghouse, and a two bedroom granny annexe, together with the provision of cycle spaces and bin storage, landscaping and all associated works on Land to the south of John Baird Court, Silverdale, SE26.
LAND AND BUILDINGS ON THE EAST SIDE OF, SILVERDALE, LONDON
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144147
Retrospective Planning Permission for the replacement of the front boundary wall with metal railings at 106 Burnt Ash Road, SE12.
106 BURNT ASH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8PU
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144148
Covering up existing red brick with sand and cement render on the external facade at 79 Whitefoot Lane, BR1.
79 WHITEFOOT LANE, BROMLEY, BR1 5SA
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144149
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate�(Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the continued use of one front and three rear roof terraces and alterations to the front and rear elevations at 11 Amersham Road, SE14.
11 AMERSHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6QQ
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144150
Application submitted under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a non-material amendment to planning permission DC/24/138096 dated 08 January 2025 (as amended by S96A DC/25/140395 dated 15 July 2025 and S96A DC/25/140923 dated 29 July 2025) for the modification of the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment to allow the use of impermeable tiled surfacing in place of permeable paving to the rear terrace, together with an alternative construction method including gravel trenches to maintain equivalent surface water dispersal and tree protection at 10 Eliot Vale, SE3.
10 ELIOT VALE, LONDON, SE3 0UW
Received 27 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144151
FRONT: Cotoneaster Tree (T2) Ht 3.5m. FELL.REASON: damage observed to the front bay window of the property.Informative A: it is noted that the CCTV drain survey detailed in p.2 of Auger's report states the joint displacements found in two drain lines could be leading to water escape influencing subsidence; also the soil is not desiccated at either depth (0.8m or 1.3m) where roots were found. Informative B: if the Cotoneaster is felled, please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
57 BISHOPSTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PA
Received 27 May 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144152
Demolition of the existing building and construction of new 4 storey plus basement building for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (Sui Generis), together with new plant equipment and sub-station at the rear, provision of cycle and bin storage, new landscaping and all associated works at New Cross Gate Post Office, 199-205 New Cross Road SE14.
NEW CROSS GATE POST OFFICE, 199-205 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5FZ
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144153
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/133339) dated 26 January 2024, for the variation of Condition 2 Approved Plans in order to allow:- changes to the design and massing of the canopy structure at The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk SE26.
THE GROVE CENTRE, 2 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PL
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144156
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 the construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension and a rear roof extension at 15 Otford Crescent, SE4.
15 OTFORD CRESCENT, LONDON, SE4 1RD
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144158
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class A of Schedule 2, Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the installation of front and side solar panels and a battery store at 30 St Margarets Road, SE4.
30 ST MARGARET'S ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YU
Received 28 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144159
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a glazed canopy to the ground and first floors between the Grove Centre and Grove Centre Church at 2 Jews Walk SE26.
THE GROVE CENTRE, 2 JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 6PL
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144160
Demolition of the existing rear addition and the construction of a single-storey rear extension at 22 Lochaber Road, SE13.
22 LOCHABER ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5QU
Received 27 May 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144161
External alterations including replacement entrance doors, new steps, landings, railings and porch canopies, reconfiguration of the lower ground floor entrance, installation of replacement windows and rear French doors with balcony and balustrade, installation of solar panels, alterations to boundary walls, landscaping works and associated works at 7 Granville Park, SE13.
7 GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DY
Received 27 May 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144162
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 119 Ardgowan Road SE6.
119 ARDGOWAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1UY
Received 27 May 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144163
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-External Facing Materials of planning permission DC/26/143154 dated 17th October 2024 at 1-1A Davenport Road SE6.
1-1A DAVENPORT ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2AY
Received 27 May 2026
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