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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
5,600Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,780 approved or refused records
597Refused applications

3,183 approved · 597 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas30 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas89 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. UnknownDC/26/144316

    FRONT: ONE: Strawberry Tree (T1) HEIGHT 3m FELL to ground level. REASONS: Removal to reduce lack of light and benefit growth of surrounding trees and shrubs.Informative A: It would be greatly appreciated if the loss of the tree could be mitigated through replacement planting of a hedge to maintain the front boundary greening along Chalsey Road. Informative B: Please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity

    54 CHALSEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1YW

    Received 12 Jun 2026
  2. DecidedDC/26/144317

    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 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single-storey rear extension at 154 Minard Road, SE6

    154 MINARD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1NJ

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  3. UnknownDC/26/144318

    REAR: ONE dead Sycamore (T1)(ht.8-9m) FELL. Reason: the tree has succumbed to Sooty Bark Disease which is more virulent and prevalent due to high temperatures caused by climate change, previously crown reduced 2yrs ago ref: DC/24/135597. Duty to replace applies.Informative A: A replacement tree will be required to be planted to reinstate the urban greening and biodiversity benefits the tree provided. Informative B: The tree shows signs of death from Sooty Bark Disease and should be handled using appropriate methods when being felled.

    3 PERRY RISE, LONDON, SE23 2QX

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  4. UnknownDC/26/144319

    REAR: ONE: Giant Redwood (T1)(ht.15m) FELL to a 1m high stump.REASON: tree large and growing at a fast rate - too large for environment.Informative A: a replacement tree is encouraged, as detailed in tree officer email to agent 29 July 2026, with a more suitable species for the garden situation such as: field maple, whitebeam, crab apple (Malus sylvestris), common pear, Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata), Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), goat willow, hazel, hawthorn, Cornus mas, Amelanchier, Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica), Turkish hazel, Persian silk tree (Albizzia julibrissin), Elder, Medlar, Mulberry, quince (Cydonia oblonga), Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum), Bee-bee Tree (Gymnocladus dioica), for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    120 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XX

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  5. UnknownDC/26/144321

    A New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

    195 STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1HP

    Received 12 Jun 2026
  6. UnknownDC/26/144323

    A new premises licence has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003.

    250 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, SE8 5BZ

    Received 12 Jun 2026
  7. DecidedDC/26/144326

    Submission of the first Energy Strategy Monitoring Report, forming part of the three-year monitoring programme required by Schedule 1, Part 4, Clause 1.1 (Energy and Sustainability) of the Section 106 Agreement dated 30 March 2012 (planning reference DC/10/075331), as amended by Supplemental Deeds dated 23 March 2021 and 19 May 2023, in respect of Neptune Wharf, Grinstead Road, SE8.

    NEPTUNE WORKS, CANAL APPROACH, LONDON, SE8 5JF

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  8. DecidedDC/26/144327

    The display of nine non-illuminated signs on the shopfront at Unit A Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street, SE13.

    UNIT A AT PLACE LADYWELL, LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  9. DecidedDC/26/144328

    Construction of a single storey infill rear extension at 88 Fernbrook Road SE13.

    88 FERNBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5NH

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  10. UnknownDC/26/144329

    FRONT (Hare & Billet Rd): TWO dead sycamore stems (4840, 4844) FELL. Reason: urgent works, the tree stems are dead beside boundary railings, health & safety. Duty to replace 2x trees applies ? see informatives below.FRONT (Hare & Billet Rd): ONE Sycamore (4833)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: damaging boundary fence, routine works.FRONT (Hare & Billet Rd): ONE Sycamore (4837)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: damaging boundary fence, routine works.FRONT (Hare & Billet Rd): FIVE broadleaves (4841)(ht.11-15m, spread 6-10m) LATERAL REDUCE by 2m. Reason: to clear building by 2m, routine works.FRONT (Mounts Pond Rd): ONE Sycamore (4826)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: future damage to building, routine works.CENTRE: TWO Holm Oak stems (4823)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: 2x stems damaging boundary fence, routine works.CENTRE: THREE stems (2x Sycamore, 1x Wild Cherry)(4824)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: 3x stems damaging boundary fence, routine works.CENTRE: TWO Holly stems (4825)(ht.6-10m) FELL. Reason: 2x stems damaging boundary fence, routine works.Exempt works:FRONT (Wat Tyler Rd): ONE Lime (4803)(ht.16-20m) sever ivy (exempt works)FRONT (Wat Tyler Rd): ONE Lime (4804)(ht.11-15m) sever ivy (exempt works)FRONT (Wat Tyler Rd): ONE Lime (4806)(ht.11-15m) sever ivy (exempt works)FRONT (Wat Tyler Rd): ONE Lime (4815)(ht.6-10m) sever ivy (exempt works)Tree works from Savills tree report for urgent and routine maintenance, March 2024.Informative A: 2x replacement trees are required as 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: native species trees are encouraged to be planted as replacements as the heath is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). Informative C: huge thank you for retaining other trees on site to maintain the treed character 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.

    HOLLYHEDGE HOUSE, WAT TYLER ROAD, LONDON, SE3 0QZ

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  11. UnknownDC/26/144330

    ONE Silver Birch (T1) CUT BACK canopy 12m in height and remove limbs. No reduction to height. Remove two limbs at 3-4m over the bin store. Cut back the remaining southern canopy by 2m from 6m to 4m over the bin area. Works will remove the two limbs and cut back the remaining overhanging canopy by 2m, improving access and clearance over the bin store while maintaining the natural shape and form of the crown. The tree will tolerate the pruning as described.

    70 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BY

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  12. DecidedDC/26/144332

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension at 136 Manor Lane, SE12

    136 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 8LR

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  13. UnknownDC/26/144333

    REAR: ONE dead Pear (T1)(approx.ht.10-12m) MONOLITH to 3m standing stem.Reason: the tree has died, reduce to standing stem height 3m for wildlife habitat, large cavity through the stem, less than 30% holding wood, health & safety, a replacement pear will be planted under duty to replace. Previous 6-wk notice: DC/23/133409.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.Informative B: for the offered replacement pear tree suggest common pear (Pyrus communis) for rear amenity, early season flowers for pollinators, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: huge thank you for retaining 3m height stem monolith for habitat and biodiversity. Informative D: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.

    300 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5JN

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  14. DecidedDC/26/144334

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition (36)(b) 'Residential Travel Plan Monitoring Report' of planning permission DC/16/095039 dated 16th July 2018, as amended by s96a Non-Material Amendment dated 9th August 2018 (DC/18/108458) at Land North of Reginald Road and South of Frankham Street SE8 - (Phases 1 and 2 only).

    LAND NORTH OF REGINALD ROAD & SOUTH OF, FRANKHAM STREET, LONDON, SE8 4RL

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  15. DecidedDC/26/144335

    Installation of replacement windows and doors in the rear elevation at 6A Medusa Road, SE6.

    6A MEDUSA ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4JW

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  16. DecidedDC/26/144336

    Installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front and rear and installation of uPVC sash windows to the rear of the Top Flat, 131 Tressillian Road, SE4

    TOP FLAT, 131 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1XZ

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  17. DecidedDC/26/144338

    Construction of a single-storey ground floor extension to the rear of the house with the installation of three rooflights at 42 Homecroft Road, SE26.

    42 HOMECROFT ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5QG

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  18. DecidedDC/26/144339

    Alterations and repairs to the existing roof including the installation of replacement roof light, replacement of the roof tiles with natural slates, replacement uPVC fascia boards, soffits, guttering and downpipes , re-pointing the chimney stack and replacement of the leadwork and rendering to parapet walls at 73 Taunton Road SE12.

    73 TAUNTON ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8PA

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  19. DecidedDC/26/144340

    The removal of existing window and the installation of 2 new windows and double doors in rear ground floor elevation at 152-154 Lewisham Way SE14.

    152-154 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE14 6PD

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  20. DecidedDC/26/144341

    Single storey rear extension and attic conversion with new rear dormer window, installation of a window to the front gable, and alterations to the forecourt including reduced front landscaping, increased hardstanding pavement and an additional car space at 28 Bargery Road, SE6

    28 BARGERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LN

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  21. DecidedDC/26/144342

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-part a (Construction Environment Management Plan) of planning permission DC/24/137010 dated 11 July 2025 at Brockley MOT Centre, Shardeloes Road, SE4.

    BROCKLEY MOT TEST CENTRE, SHARDELOES ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1DN

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  22. DecidedDC/26/144343

    The erection of freestanding D6 small-format advertisement display at 357-361 Lewisham High Street, SE13.

    357-361 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6NZ

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  23. DecidedDC/26/144344

    Construction of a bungalow in the rear garden of 317 Torridon Road, SE6, including landscaping, bin and bike storage.

    317 TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1RE

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  24. DecidedDC/26/144350

    Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of ground floor commercial use (Use Class E) into a self-contained flat (Use Class C3), and all associated works at 28 Muirkirk Road SE6.

    28 MUIRKIRK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1BE

    Received 16 Jun 2026

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