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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 dates5,668Searchable applications
491Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 3,838 approved or refused records
605Refused applications
3,233 approved · 605 refused · 70 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- UnknownDC/26/145522
REAR: ONE Elder (T1)(ht. 5m) LATERAL REDUCE by up to 1m from 4m to 3m on the S compass point. Reason: some deadwood overhanging neighbouring garden (n.131).REAR: ONE Sycamore (T2)(ht.7m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 3m to ht.4m, REDUCE SPREAD from 2m to 1m on all compass points. Reason: general maintenance, self-seeded trees engulfed in ivy and die back in the top of the canopy. REAR: ONE Sycamore (T3)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.4m, REDUCE SPREAD from 2m to 1m on all compass points. Reason: general maintenance, self-seeded trees engulfed in ivy and die back in the top of the canopy.
133 LEE PARK, LONDON, SE3 9HE
Received 23 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145524
Retrospective planning application for replacement access platform with metal balustrade, external staircase and all associated works at 211B Devonshire Road, SE23
FLAT B, 211 DEVONSHIRE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3NJ
Received 23 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145526
The construction of a single storey rear infill extension and enlargement of existing ground floor rear extension at 85 Knighton Park Road, SE26
85 KNIGHTON PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 5RN
Received 23 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145529
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC doors in the rear elevation to Flats (A & B), 50 Pattenden Road SE6.
50 PATTENDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4NQ
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145530
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC doors in the side and rear elevation to Flats (A & B), 20 Wynell Road SE23.
20 WYNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2LN
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145531
Installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed windows on the front and rear elevations; installation of replacement composite door at the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear, at 17 Algernon Road, SE13.
2 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AT
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145532
Replacement of the existing timber windows and doors at the front and rear elevations for double-glazed uPVC windows, uPVC door at the rear and composite door at the front elevations at 20 Church Rise, SE23.
20 CHURCH RISE, LONDON, SE23 2UD
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145533
Installation of replacement uPVC double-glazed windows on the front and rear elevations; installation of a replacement composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door on the rear at 110 Sandrock Road, SE13.
110 SANDROCK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TP
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145534
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations, with uPVC casement windows, a composite door on the front elevation and a uPVC door on the rear to the flats at 103 Marsala Road, SE13
103 MARSALA ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AE
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145535
Replacement of the existing single-glazed timber windows and doors at the front and rear elevations for double-glazed uPVC windows, uPVC door at the rear and composite door at the front elevations at 11B Rockbourne Road, SE23.
11B ROCKBOURNE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2DA
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145536
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC doors in the side and rear elevation to Flats A & B, 40 St German's Road SE23.
40 ST GERMAN'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1RJ
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145537
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the side elevation to Flats A - C, 143 Silverdale SE26.
143 SILVERDALE, LONDON, SE26 4SQ
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145538
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door rear elevation to Flats A & B, 26 Elmer Road SE6.
26 ELMER ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2ER
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145539
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front, side and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A & B, 32 Rosenthal Road SE6.
32 ROSENTHAL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BY
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145540
The installation of roof replacement at Unit 1, Deptford Trading Estate, Blackhorse Road, SE8
UNIT 1, DEPTFORD TRADING ESTATE, BLACKHORSE ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5HY
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145541
Installation of replacement double glazed uPVC framed casement windows and rear and communal doors at McLellan House, 47 Benson Road, SE23.
MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG
Received 24 Sept 2026 - UnknownDC/26/145545
SIDE (to Lee Terrace): ONE Beech (T1)(ht.12m) FELL. Reason: safety, extensive fungal fruiting bodies of Meripilus giganteus, decay fungi particularly of beech, at the base/root collar, condition of tree consistent with significant decay/dysfunction within the basal stem and root system, proximity to high target Lee Terrace B220, a busy road and bus route and 1m from property 5 Tristan Square.� 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. Section 213 of Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). See also ref: Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas guidance, para 121. Informative B: replacement species and location to be submitted to council for approval for replanting during coming planting season end Oct 2026-end March 2027, such as Koelreueria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree), Gleditsia triacanthos 'skyline', Hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), Liqiudambar, Italian alder (Alnus cordata), Bee-bee Tree (Tetradium daniellii), Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum). Informative C: please retain stump if possible and create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
5A TRISTAN SQUARE, LONDON, SE3 9UB
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145546
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 construction of a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00m, a maximum height of 3.00 m and an eaves height of 2.70m at 186 Shroffold Road BR1.
186 SHROFFOLD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5NJ
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145551
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class B and C for the construction of a hip to gable side extension and a roof extension incorporating Juliet balcony in the rear roof slope, together with the installation of 2 roof lights in the front roof slope at 13 Polsted Road SE6.
13 POLSTED ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4YH
Received 24 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145552
REAR: ONE Liquidambar (T01)(ht.7m) FELL. Reason: tree/tree roots causing damage to tall brick wall, concerns over safety to public and owner.REAR: ONE Cordyline (T02)(ht.6m) FELL. Reason: tree/tree roots causing damage to tall brick wall, concerns over safety to public and owner.
57 NEWQUAY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NW
Received 25 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145554
Replacement of existing windows and doors on the front and rear elevations of the property with new double glazed uPVC framed windows, a composite door on the front elevation and a uPVC door on the rear elevation at 14 Torridon Road, SE6.
14 TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1AQ
Received 25 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145555
Replacement of existing windows and doors at the front and rear elevations of the property with new double glazed uPVC framed windows and a composite doors on the front elevation and uPVC doors on the rear elevation at 74 Shorndean Street.
74 SHORNDEAN STREET, LONDON, SE6 2ES
Received 25 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145556
Replacement of the existing windows and doors at the front, side and rear of the property with new uPVC framed double glazed windows, a new composite front entrance door and uPVC rear door at the corresponding elevations at 17 Albacore Crescent, SE13.
17 ALBACORE CRESCENT, LONDON, SE13 7HW
Received 25 Sept 2026 - RegisteredDC/26/145559
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations with uPVC casement windows, a composite door to the front and a uPVC door at the rear to the flats at 221 Chudleigh Road, SE4
221 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EG
Received 25 Sept 2026
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