Durning Library 167 Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4HF

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00043/LB Granted

  Durning Library 167 Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4HF

  Internal alterations to the ground floor, involving the removal of 20th century screen walls, the old water tank and enclosure from the original women's reading room; repair of cornice and ceiling plus decorations in the women's reading room; reconfiguration of office and kitchen, with the replacement of glazed timber screen with translucent glass, new partial wall partition with door and window to create new kitchenette; removal of infill walls on the main corridor from original openings to the current children's library and installation of new glazed partitions and doors, plus two new glazed work pod. Refurbishment and reservicing of the first floor to provide temporary office accommodation, along with other associated works.

  Decided 9 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 22 Jul 2024

   Received by Lambeth

2. 20 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lambeth granted permission on 20 September 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Durning Library 167 Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4HF

  23/00043/LB Submitted 6 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to the ground floor, involving the removal of 20th century screen walls, the old water tank and enclosure from the original women's reading room; repair of cornice and ceiling plus decorations in the women's reading room; reconfiguration of office and kitchen, with the replacement of glazed timber screen with translucent glass, new partial wall partition with door and window to create new kitchenette; removal of infill walls on the main corridor from original openings to the current children's library and installation of new glazed partitions and doors, plus two new glazed work pod. Refurbishment and reservicing of the first floor to provide temporary office accommodation, along with other associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 179 Kennington Lane London SE11 4EZ

  26/02170/ADV Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Display of 1 x non illuminated fascia and 1 x non illuminated projecting signs.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• 177 Kennington Lane London SE11 4EZ

  20/01953/TCA Submitted 15 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  To prune back branches from 1 x Tree of Heaven that overhang 11 Cleaver Square back to boundary line.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 11 Cleaver Street London SE11 4DP

  24/02600/FUL Submitted 17 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of 5 solar PV panels to the existing flat roof.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 3 Cleaver Street London SE11 4DP

  25/03068/FUL Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Retention and repair of existing butterfly roof and installation of two conservation-style rooflights; replacement of existing timber sash windows with like-for-like double-glazed timber sash units; replacement of fanlight above front door; installation of new slimline aluminium bifold doors to rear; installation of retractable glazed roof system over rear patio; and installation of new 1.26 m high heritage-style iron railings to front boundary.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 3 Cleaver Street London SE11 4DP

  25/03069/FUL Submitted 30 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of existing butterfly roof with a butterfly roof, together with the installation of two conservation-style rooflights. Installation of rear-mounted air conditioning condenser unit within acoustic housing at ground floor level.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 16 docs

• 26/03003/LB Awaiting decision

  25 Durand Gardens London SW9 0PS

  Internal repairs and reinstatement works, including decorative platerworks, wall and ceilings finishes, timber flooring, internal joinery, windows, doors, staircase, kitchen fixtures and services, along with other associated decorative elements.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02871/LB Awaiting decision

  Macintosh Court 269 Leigham Court Road London SW16 2SB

  Demolition of the existing canopy over the external walkway, removal of the existing support structures for the service pipework above the canopy, construction of a replacement canopy to support the existing service pipes above the canopy, and sheathing of the existing service pipes above the canopy and fixed to the walls with aluminium casing. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02871/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02870/RG3)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02835/LB Awaiting decision

  Rosendale Primary School Grace Church Rosendale Road London SE21 8LR

  Demolition of the existing School Keeper's House and erection of a new two-storey building with a new entrance from Turney Road and associated landscape works. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02835/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02491/RG3)

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02838/LB Awaiting decision

  14 Aquinas Street London SE1 8AE

  External works include replacement of existing non original rear doors to garden with timber framed door. Replacement of existing windows with double glazed timber windows and installation of 3x roof lights to the rear roof slope. Internal works include underpinning to existing structural walls with the installation of new insulated floor slab, cavity drainage membrane and sump at cellar floor level to form a utility and storage space. Opening up of existing fireplace to rear reception room; vaulting of existing kitchen ceiling and installation of new stairs down to converted cellar at ground floor level. Removal of built in cupboard/partition to existing bathroom, installation of staircase to new loft level, a hallway landing, partition wall to form smaller bedroom/lobby landing and installation of water cooling air conditioning system at first floor level. Conversion of existing loft space to form ensuite bedroom; installation of 3x roof lights and water cooling air conditioning system at attic floor level. (Asscoiated Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02837/FUL)

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02820/LB Awaiting decision

  192 Flat 3 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 6AR

  Internal alterations to mainly include the relocation of the existing kitchen, installation of a new bathroom and removal and installation of partition walls and associated alterations to Flat 3.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings