Planning application
28 Helmsdale Road London Lambeth SW16 5UR
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Proposal
Erection of a single-storey rear extension at ground floor level.
As published by the council, reference 26/02849/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02849/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 30 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Streatham Common & Vale
- Postcode
- SW16 5UR
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/02283/PDE Refused
28 Helmsdale Road London Lambeth SW16 5UR
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.0m (length), 3.6m (total maximum height) and 2.9m (height to the eaves)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2026
Received by Lambeth
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14 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Lambeth took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Lambeth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lambeth decided full applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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28 Helmsdale Road London Lambeth SW16 5UR
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.0m (length), 3.6m (total maximum height) and 2.9m (height to the eaves)
Refused Extension 6 docsSmall domestic -
24 Bridgewood Road London SW16 5SG
Erection of pergola to rear garden (Retrospective).
Granted Full applications 13 docs -
30 Helmsdale Road London SW16 5UR
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) in respect of the erection of a rear dormer loft extension and the installation of 2 rooflights in the front roofslope.
Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs -
27 Sherwood Avenue London Lambeth SW16 5EW
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.00m (length), 3.00m (total maximum height) and 2.70m (height to the eaves).
Decided Prior approval Extension 6 docsSmall domestic -
20 Grayscroft Road London SW16 5UP
84% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 4.00m (length), 3.94m (total maximum height) and 2.94m (height to the eaves).
Decided Prior approval Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
16 Grayscroft Road London SW16 5UP
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with installation of a wheel chair ramp to the front and a stairlift to the rear of the property
Refused Full applications Extension 12 docsSmall domestic
Other full applications
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26/03073/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Claverdale Road London SW2 2DP
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear side infill extension. Erection of a rear dormer roof extension with juliet balcony and installation of a roof light to rear return roof.
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26/03040/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Walberswick Street London Lambeth SW8 1XF
Erection of a second-storey rear extension and the addition of a window to the mansard. Reduction from a double sliding door to a single door with a Juliet balcony
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26/03004/FUL Awaiting decision
61 Amesbury Avenue London Lambeth SW2 3AE
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension, replacement of the existing timber sash windows with double glazed timber sash windows, erection of new fence to front patio and installaton of Air Source Heat Pump to existing roof.
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26/02990/FUL Awaiting decision
85 Clapham Manor Street London Lambeth SW4 6DR
Construction of a mansard-roof extension to provide additional residential accommodation.
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26/02988/FUL Awaiting decision
76 Bonham Road London Lambeth SW2 5HG
Change of use of the ground floor to self contained unit (class C3), upper floors and loft to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), together with sub-division of the rear garden, installation of 2x rooflights to front roofslope, conversion of the existing garage to ancillary residential gym use, installation of air source heat pumps, and provision of cycle and refuse storage.