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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 dates5,602Searchable applications
492Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,782 approved or refused records
597Refused applications
3,185 approved · 597 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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
- Planning enquiriesplanning@lewisham.gov.ukCouncil 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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More application records
- DecidedDC/26/144351
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-parts a to g (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission DC/25/142147 dated 13th January 2026 at Catford Island Retail Park, Plassy Road SE6.
CATFORD ISLAND RETAIL PARK, PLASSY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2AW
Received 16 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144352
T1 - Cedar - CROWN REDUCTION 12m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 8m to 6m on all compass points. A mature Cedar in the front garden of 72 Wickham Rd. The tree has been previously reduced. Works will retain the established reduction points to maintain the existing crown shape and form, keeping the tree in proportion to its position and reducing weight on regrowth from previous cuts. T2 - Eucalyptus - crown reduce 14m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 14m to 11m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 8m to 6m on all compass points. A mature Eucalyptus in the front garden. The tree has been previously reduced and is managed on a cyclical pruning programme. Works will retain the established reduction points, maintaining the existing crown shape and form and reducing weight on regrowth from previous cuts. T3 - Birch - crown lift 10m in height. No reduction to height. Crown lift to 3m above ground level over the pavement. A Birch on the front boundary of the property. The crown currently extends low over the pavement and road, restricting clearance for pedestrians and vehicles below. Crown lifting to 3m above ground level will restore clearance over the footway while maintaining the natural shape and form of the crown.
72 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1LS
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144353
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 9-part a (Schedule of Finishes) of Listed Building Consent DC/25/140147 dated 21 January 2026 at 11-21 London Road, SE23.
11-21 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TW
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144355
The provision of a vehicle crossover and removal of part of the boundary wall to the front of 84 Sandhurst Road SE6.
84 SANDHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XE
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144356
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit, and new roof and roof tiles to the existing garage blocks and all associated works to flats at 11-23 Paragon Place SE3.
PARAGON PLACE, 11-23 PARAGON PLACE, LONDON, SE3 0SP
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144357
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit, and new roof and roof tiles to the existing garage blocks and all associated works to flats at 57-67 Pond Road & 73 Ryculff Square SE3
57-67 POND ROAD & 73 RYCULFF SQUARE, BLOCK S & ASSOCIATED GARAGES, RYCULFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SE
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144358
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works to flats at 33 - 43 Pond Road & 72A Ryculff Square SE3.
33-43 POND ROAD & 72A RYCULFF SQUARE, BLOCK Q, RYCULFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SE
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144359
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works to flats at 45-55 Pond Road & 72 & 72A Ryculff Square SE3.
45-55 POND ROAD & 72 RYCULFF SQUARE, BLOCK R, RYCULFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SE
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144360
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works to flats at 25 - 43 Paragon Place SE3.
25-43 PARAGON PLACE, BLOCK C, RYCULFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SP
Received 16 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144361
premises licence has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003.
CATFORD MEWS, 32 WINSLADE WAY, LONDON, SE6 4JU
Received 17 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144362
Installation of replacement double-glazed aluminium casesment windows at ground floor level at Flat 31, The Lawns, Lee Terrace, SE3
31 THE LAWNS, LEE TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 9TD
Received 16 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144363
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit and all associated works to flats at 10-16 Paragon Place SE3.
10-16 PARAGON PLACE, BLOCK A, RYCULFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SP
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144364
The display of 1 non illuminated fascia parapet-mounted and one high-level fa�ade non-illuminated advertisement signage to the main entrance and school building at Sydenham High Senior School, 19 Westwood Hill SE26.
SYDENHAM HIGH SENIOR SCHOOL, 19 WESTWOOD HILL, LONDON, SE26 6BL
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144365
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 house in multiple occupation (C4 Use Class) at 21 Heather Road, SE12
21 HEATHER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 0UG
Received 16 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144366
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Living Roofs of planning permission DC/25/139971 dated 17th July 2025 at Land to the Rear of 215 Manor Lane SE12.
LAND TO THE REAR OF, 215 MANOR LANE, LONDON, SE12 0TZ
Received 16 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144367
T1 Ash Currently standing at 14m in height and 3m spread (historically pruned tree with approx. 2-3m of regrowth). Overall crown reduction of 2m reducing back to previous pruning points (re-polllard) Leaving the tree standing at 12m in height with a crown spread of 1m
29D GRANVILLE PARK, LONDON, SE13 7DY
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144368
REAR (fronting Stainton Rd): ONE Oak (T1, A1 in TPO)(ht.18m) RE-POLLARD / CROWN REDUCE by 2m, pruning back to previous pollard points removing regrowth of approx.2m. Reason: repeat of historic pruning works ref. DC/22/128031 & DC/18/109693.London Borough of Lewisham (Hither Green Hospital Site, Hither Green SE13) Tree Preservation Order, 1992.Informative A: to thank for retaining trees 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.
31 HOSPITAL WAY, LONDON, SE13 6UF
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144369
REAR: ONE Ash (T1)(ht.7-8m) FELL. Reason: self-set, close to rear elevation of house, unsustainable location.Informative A: replacement tree planting is encouraged for amenity, wildlife and climate change mitigation. Informative B: thank you for retaining other trees for amenity, wildlife and shade to reduce increasingly high summer temperatures due to climate change. Informative C: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
6 MENDIP CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 4LB
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144370
ONE Cypress (T1) HEIGHT REDUCTION by 4m from 16m to 12m to reduce windsail
29 LEWISHAM PARK, LONDON, SE13 6QZ
Received 17 Jun 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/144371
The installation of replacement pitched roof, cast iron rainwater goods - gutters / down pipes, together with the repair & redecorate the existing overhanging soffit, and new roof and roof tiles to the existing garage blocks and all associated works to flats at 45-57 Paragon Place SE3.
45-57 PARAGON PLACE, BLOCK D & ASSOCIATED GARAGES, RYCLUFF SQUARE ESTATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0SP
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144372
Construction of a 2, three storey plus roof space dwellinghouses and a detached bungalow, together with the provision of car parking spaces, bin and cycle storage, landscaping works, external gates and all associated works on land at 28 Winn Road, Corner of Guibal Road SE12.
28 WINN ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9EX
Received 17 Jun 2026 - DecidedDC/26/144373
Use of premises for specialist dementia care home with integrated day centre and respite facilities (Sui Generis) and the installation of windows and a rooflight at Marvels Lane Health Centre, 37 Marvels Lane, SE12.
MARVELS LANE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PN
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144374
Use of premises for specialist dementia care home with integrated day centre and respite facilities (sui generis use).
MARVELS LANE HEALTH CENTRE, 37 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PN
Received 17 Jun 2026 - UnknownDC/26/144375
ONE Laurel (T1) (Height: 6m) CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m, CROWN THIN by 25%. Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.
2 GEOFFREY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NT
Received 17 Jun 2026
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