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Lewisham planning applications
5,882 applications. 87% approved. 52 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,882 planning applications from Lewisham. 1,348 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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DC/26/144885 Awaiting decision
22 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5BD
REAR: ONE Lime (T1)(approx.ht.18m) POLLARD to ht.12m. Reason: health & safety, extensive decay cavity in main leader. REAR: ONE Lime (T2)(approx.ht.18m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by approx.5-6m to ht.12-13m, LATERAL REDUCE by up to 5m, maintaining natural shape where possible. Reason: extensive decay at branch fork. The very urgent works are planned for 3 August 2026. Stems of T1 & T2 originate from same rootball, on raised ground boundary adjacent to no.3 Purelake Mews to the rear (off Marischal Road), decay issues hidden by extensive ivy growth, and discovered when crown lift undertaken re 6-wk notice DC/26/144402.
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DC/26/144879 Withdrawn
GROVE PARK CEMETERY, MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PU
We need to install this apparatus to provide telecommunication services to connect your tenant. We will be unable to deliver services to your tenant without your permission. In order to connect your tenant, we need to install: 3 POLE(s) WITH ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING AND CABLES.
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DC/26/144839 Awaiting decision
LAND AT THE CORNER OF PERRY VALE AND, DACRES ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2XW
5 DAY NOTICE FOR FRONT: ONE Dead Maple tree TPO tree ( T1) Ht approx 9m FELL. REASON: Tree appears to have been dead for some time and is covered by dense ivy, which is also intertwined with the adjacent ash tree. REPLANTING PROPOSAL: I would like to suggest either a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or Japanese Pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum). However, I would be happy to agree an alternative species if the Tree Section would prefer something else. TPO LAND OPPOSITE THE FRONT GARDENS OF 88-96 PERRY VALE DC/17/103305
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DC/26/144821 Awaiting decision
30 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BW
Demolition the existing storage building at the side and the construction of a single-storey side and rear extension, conversion of the garage, together with the construction of a hip-to gable extensions and a roof extension in the rear roof slope, installation of windows in the front roof slope and side elevation at 30 Liphook Crescent SE23.
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DC/26/144850 Awaiting decision
LAND ADJOINING PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 12-Bird, Bat and Invertebrate Bricks of planning permission DC/23/133599 dated 26th January 2024 at Land Adjoining Phoenix Works, Bird-in-Hand Passage SE23.
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DC/26/144849 Awaiting decision
LAND ADJOINING PHOENIX WORKS, BIRD-IN-HAND PASSAGE, LONDON, SE23 3HW
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10(a)-Hard Landscaping and Condition 11-Soft Landscaping of planning permission DC/23/133599 dated 26th January 2024 at Land Adjoining Phoenix Works, Bird-in-Hand Passage SE23.
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DC/26/144851 Awaiting decision
LEEGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, LEEGATE, LONDON, SE12
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-Construction Environmental Management Plan of planning permission DC/22/126997 dated 1st November 2024 (amended by DC/25/140732 dated 3rd February 2026) at Leegate Shopping Centre, Leegate SE12.
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DC/26/144825 Awaiting decision
LEEGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, LEEGATE, LONDON, SE12
S106 discharge - Schedule 6, Part 1 ? Local Labour and Business Strategy of DC/22/126997, as amended by s73 DC/25/140732, FORMER LEEGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, LEEGATE, LONDON, SE12
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DC/26/144820 Awaiting decision
61 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SL
Replacement of existing window with two smaller windows at 61 Otterden Street SE6.
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DC/26/144810 Awaiting decision
41 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BU
REAR: ONE Apple (T1)(ht.4m) FELL. Reason: Large over-extended stem cracked out and hanging, blocking residents access to rear garden, tree in state of advanced decay, unbalanced crown, remaining 2 large stems also likely to collapse. Duty to replace applies.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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DC/26/144879 Withdrawn
GROVE PARK CEMETERY, MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PU
We need to install this apparatus to provide telecommunication services to connect your tenant. We will be unable to deliver services to your tenant without your permission. In order to connect your tenant, we need to install: 3 POLE(s) WITH ALL ASSOCIATED WIRING AND CABLES.
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DC/26/143860 Granted
JUNO WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AND, ELIZABETH TRADING ESTATE, JUNO WAY, LONDON, SE14 5RW
An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a Minor Material Amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/134314) dated 12 March 2025, to vary Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 27 (Internal Floorspace): in order to allow design changes to the facades and roof and the removal of the first floor from the cafe building at Juno Way Industrial Estate and Elizabeth Trading Estate, Juno Way SE14.
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DC/26/144236 Refused
FLAT ABOVE, 236 STANSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1DD
The subdivision of the existing duplex into two self-contained residential units at 236 Stanstead Road, SE23, with associated cycle and waste storage and installation of four photovoltaic panels on the western roof slope.
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DC/26/143441 Refused
58A MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RL
The formation of a vehicular crossover at 58A Manor Park SE13.
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DC/26/143542 Granted
163 ALGERNON ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7AP
Refurbishment and extension of the dwellinghouse, including the construction of a lower ground floor rear extension with rear terrace above and front lightwell, alterations to the existing rear roof extension, replacement windows, doors and roof covering, installation of roof mounted solar panels, and an air source heat pump at 163 Algernon Road, SE13 and associated front garden alterations including boundary treatment and refuse storage.
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DC/26/144096 Granted
185A TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1RG
Change of use of the existing first floor from commercial office space to a self-contained flat (Use Class C3), the installation of roof lights in the side roof slopes, the re-location of access door in the side elevation, together with the provision of covered cycle and bin storage and all associated works at 185A Torridon Road SE6.
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DC/26/144214 Refused
54A ALLERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3DF
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, roof extensions including side/rear dormer structures and rooflights, installation of a front entrance canopy, and associated internal and external alterations at 54A Allerford Road SE6.
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DC/26/144205 Granted
350 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5NR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a hip-to-gable extension, a rear dormer extension, and the installation of two roof lights on the front elevation at 350 Downham Way, BR1
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DC/26/144211 Granted
11-21 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3TW
The display of 1 non-illuminated stainless steel fascia lettering advertisement sign and two externally illuminated timber framed poster displays affixed to front elevation at 11-21 London Road SE23.
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DC/26/144246 Granted
34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9(a) (Refuse and Recycling Facilities), 11(a) (Hard Landscaping) and 14(a) (Soft Landscaping) of planning permission DC/20/119744 dated 16th November 2022 (amended by DC/24/138431 dated 28th July 2025) at 34-40 Eastdown Park SE13.
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 5,189 decisions from Lewisham between 2000 and 2026, part of 5,882 applications on record. Over that period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 4,032 granted against 713 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,713 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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05/058751 Decided
50 Casella Road, New Cross, SE145QL
Crown reduce by 30%, crown thin by 30%,crown lift to 6m. and cut back from house by 3.5m. a London Plane tree; crown reduce by 20% and crown lift to 4.5m. two Sycamore trees, all at the rear of 50 Cassella Road, SE14.
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04/057759 Decided
Christ the King Sixth Form College, Belmont Grove, London, SE13 5GE
Fell a Cherry tree and carry out minor maintainance and remedial work as detailed in the schedule to other trees at Christ the King College, Belmont Grove, SE13.
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04/057167 Decided
St. Winifreds Rc School, 103 Effingham Road, London, SE128NS
Reduce and reshape crown by 30% and crown lift to 6m. a Sycamore tree at St. Winifreds Infants School, 103 Effingham Road, SE12.
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04/056164 Decided
27 Brocklehurst Street, London, SE145QR
Crown reduce by 30% and remove lower limbs to 4.5m from an Ash tree at the rear of 27 Brocklehurst street, SE14.
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DC/02/051567/FT Granted
45 Oldstead Road, Bromley, BR1 5RN
Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the construction of a replacement single storey extension to the rear of 45 Oldstead Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 together with an extension to the garage at the rear.
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DC/02/051653/FT Granted
210 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0QE
Details of a scheme proposed to minimise the threat of dust pollution submitted in compliance with Condition (10) of the planning permission dated 11 January 2002 for the demolition of the two storey side extension and rear conservatory at 210 Burnt Ash Hill SE12 and the construction of a two storey plus roof space extension comprising 2 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom self-contained flats, together with associated landscaping and the provision of two car parking spaces in the front garden area with access on to Burnt Ash Hill.
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02/052021 Granted
Wyatt House, Wemyss Road, London, SE3 0TE
Remove lower branches and basal growth to 4.5m. from all trees, crown reduce by 30% the Sycamore tree nearest building and crown reduce by 40% a Horse Chestnut and a Maple tree, all trees at Wyatt House, Wemyss Road, SE3.
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02/051524/X Refused
84 Ravensbourne Park, London, SE6 4YA
The construction of a three storey plus roofspace building on the site of 84 Ravensbourne Park SE6 comprising 8, one and two bedroom flats, together with the provision of 9 car parking spaces and a bin enclosure. (Outline Application)
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02/052041 Refused
84 Ravensbourne Park, London, SE6 4YA
Reduce to 10m. the height of a Plane tree (T1), a Horse Chestnut (T2), a Cherry tree (T3), a Poplar (T4) and an Ash tree (T5), all at 84 Ravensbourne Park, SE6.
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DC/02/052052/X Granted
5 Honor Oak Park, London, SE231DX
The alteration and conversion of 5 Honor Oak Park SE23, to provide a retail unit on the ground floor and 3, one bedroom self-contained flats on the upper floors, together with the construction of a part single/part two/part three storey extension at the rear and the installation of a new shopfront.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 825 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 421 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 98 7%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Lewisham decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Lewisham decided 1348 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Lewisham?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 52 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lewisham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1344 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 93% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lewisham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 5189 decisions from Lewisham between 2000 and 2026, out of 5,882 applications on record. Across that whole period 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lewisham?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 335 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Lewisham: 5,882 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,348 decided, 87% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 1,939 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 5,189 in total, 85% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.