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 56 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/26/145468 Awaiting decision

  HABERDASHERS ASKES HATCHAM GIRLS SCHOOL, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NY

  Installation of replacement double glazed timber windows at the north elevation of the Main Building Block at Haberdashers Askes Hatcham Girls School, Jerningham Road, SE14.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145446 Awaiting decision

  164 SPRINGBANK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6SU

  Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed uPVC windows in the front and rear elevations, a composite door in the front elevation and uPVC door in the rear elevation to Flats A - D, 164 Springbank Road SE13.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145292 Awaiting decision

  NEPTUNE WHARF, GRINSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 5FE

  Infill of the existing undercroft vehicle access area between Blocks A and B to create 280sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Class E), including alterations to commercial servicing arrangements, refuse and recycling management, and associated changes to the building elevations.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145288 Awaiting decision

  SMIKLE COURT, HATCHAM PARK MEWS, LONDON, SE14 5DG

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Management Plan, Condition 4-Privacy Screen, Condition 6(a)-Refuse and Recycling, Condition 7(a)-Cycle Parking, Condition 8(a)-Hard and Soft Landscaping and Condition 11-PV Panels of planning permission DC/24/138499 dated 4th March 2025 at Smikle Court, Hatcham Park Mews SE14.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/145250 Awaiting decision

  36 BRANDRAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5RT

  Installation of replacement of existing windows and rear door with timber sash windows to the front elevation and uPVC casement windows and a uPVC door at the the rear to the flats at 36 Brandram Road, SE13

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications