LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/25/141178 Granted

  LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/24/136933 dated 25 September 2024, in order to allow: alterations to the north and west elevations, installation of an acoustic enclosure to rooftop plant equipment, amendment to the bin/cycle store structure and alterations to the rear loading area doors at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Decided 2 Oct 2025 Amendments
• DC/24/136933 Granted

  LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  Internal and external refurbishment to Lewisham Library including the re-cladding of the external elevations, the provision of new entrances with canopy onto Limes Grove, the installation of replacement windows and doors, the provision of an external terrace, the change of use of the second floor from library (Use Class F1(d)) to a Business Hub (Use Class E(g)(i)), alterations to the internal layouts, the relocation of the cafe (ancillary use), new plant and solar panels to the roof, the provision of car parking spaces at the rear, the provision of a cycle and bin store and associated landscaping at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Decided 25 Sep 2024 Full applications

1. 12 Jan 2026

   Received by Lewisham

2. 13 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewisham took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• DC/24/136933 Granted

  LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  Internal and external refurbishment to Lewisham Library including the re-cladding of the external elevations, the provision of new entrances with canopy onto Limes Grove, the installation of replacement windows and doors, the provision of an external terrace, the change of use of the second floor from library (Use Class F1(d)) to a Business Hub (Use Class E(g)(i)), alterations to the internal layouts, the relocation of the cafe (ancillary use), new plant and solar panels to the roof, the provision of car parking spaces at the rear, the provision of a cycle and bin store and associated landscaping at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Decided 25 Sep 2024 Full applications
• DC/25/141178 Granted

  LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/24/136933 dated 25 September 2024, in order to allow: alterations to the north and west elevations, installation of an acoustic enclosure to rooftop plant equipment, amendment to the bin/cycle store structure and alterations to the rear loading area doors at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Decided 2 Oct 2025 Amendments

This application is with Lewisham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewisham decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  DC/25/141178 Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission DC/24/136933 dated 25 September 2024, in order to allow: alterations to the north and west elevations, installation of an acoustic enclosure to rooftop plant equipment, amendment to the bin/cycle store structure and alterations to the rear loading area doors at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• LEWISHAM LIBRARY, 199-201 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LG

  DC/24/136933 Submitted 30 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Internal and external refurbishment to Lewisham Library including the re-cladding of the external elevations, the provision of new entrances with canopy onto Limes Grove, the installation of replacement windows and doors, the provision of an external terrace, the change of use of the second floor from library (Use Class F1(d)) to a Business Hub (Use Class E(g)(i)), alterations to the internal layouts, the relocation of the cafe (ancillary use), new plant and solar panels to the roof, the provision of car parking spaces at the rear, the provision of a cycle and bin store and associated landscaping at Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 31 docs

• 223-229 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY

  DC/19/114940 Submitted 6 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 8 (Refuse) and 12 (Delivery and Servicing) of permission DC/18/109604 for the construction of a part 4/part 6 building to provide 388 sqm of flexible commercial (A1/A2/A3/B1 use classes) floorspace at ground floor, and 127 hotel rooms on the upper floors with ancillary dining facilities, and refuse and recycling storage and cycle storage at 223-229 Lewisham High Street, SE13

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 223-229 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY

  DC/19/112508 Submitted 31 May 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 3 (Construction Logistics Management Plan) of permission DC/18/109604 for the Construction of a part 4/part 6 building to provide 388 sqm of flexible commercial (A1/A2/A3/B1 use classes) floorspace at ground floor, and 127 hotel rooms on the upper floors with ancillary dining facilities, and refuse and recycling storage and cycle storage at 223-229 Lewisham High Street, SE13.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 223-229 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY

  DC/19/112497 Submitted 31 May 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 22 (Piling or Penetrative Methods) of permission DC/18/109604 for the construction of a part 4/part 6 building to provide 388 sqm of flexible commercial (A1/A2/A3/B1 use classes) floorspace at ground floor, and 127 hotel rooms on the upper floors with ancillary dining facilities, and refuse and recycling storage and cycle storage at 223-229 Lewisham High Street, SE13

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 223-229 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6LY

  DC/19/114738 Submitted 21 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with Condition 18 (Water Network Upgrades) of permission DC/18/109604 for the construction of a part 4/part 6 building to provide 388 sqm of flexible commercial (A1/A2/A3/B1 use classes) floorspace at ground floor, and 127 hotel rooms on the upper floors with ancillary dining facilities, and refuse and recycling storage and cycle storage at 223-229 Lewisham High Street, SE13.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• DC/26/144042 Withdrawn

  LAND TO THE REAR OF 344-348 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RS

  Construction of two dwellings (Use Class C3) at land to the rear of 344?348 Lee High Road, SE12, together with associated landscaping, private amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, green roofs and associated works

  Received 15 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142771 Granted

  LAND REAR OF, 421 NEW CROSS ROAD, FRONTING STANLEY ST LONDON, SE14 6TA

  Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building to provide flats (Use Class C3) with outdoor amenity space, cycle and refuse storage and all associated works at the rear of 421 New Cross Road, fronting onto Stanley Street SE14 and subject to a Legal Agreement pursuant to S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

  Received 23 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/142252 Refused

  139-141 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6AA

  The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 139-141 Lewisham High Street SE13.

  Received 25 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/142649 Granted

  646-650 DOWNHAM WAY, BROMLEY, BR1 5HN

  Demolition of the existing ground floor retail units and the construction of a part single/part three storey building with green roof comprising of 2 retail units (Use Class E) and 3 self-contained flats (Use Class C3), together cycle spaces, bin storage at the front and rear, and all associated works at 646-650 Downham Way BR1.

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/143633 Granted

  164A LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU

  The installation of 3 replacement casement windows and all associated works at the rear of 164A Lewisham Way SE4 (Please note Listed Building Consent Ref:- DC/26/144632)

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications