Lewisham planning applications
SiteLens tracks and classifies every planning application submitted to London Borough of Lewisham, updated daily. London Borough of Lewisham received 501 planning applications in the last 90 days, 2 of them major schemes. 86% of the applications it decided were approved, with a median decision time of 59 days.
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LAND NEXT TO FLATS WITH GARAGES, 334 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8RS
Two-storey new dwelling, London SE12. Demolishes existing garages and erects one detached house on a small infill site at full permission stage. Groundworks, structural frame and roofing drive the project, with fit-out and M&E to follow in a strong London market.
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RETAIL UNIT, 16 COULGATE STREET, LONDON, SE4 2RW
Retail shopfront replacement on Coulgate Street, London. Removes existing shopfront and installs a new one with awnings at full application stage. Glazing, aluminium framing and signage packages drive the specification for shopfront specialists.
GlazingM&E
23 NELGARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE6 4TA
Single-storey side and rear extension, Lewisham. Adds ground-floor living space to an existing house at full application stage. Brickwork, roofing, groundworks and glazing packages suit local subcontractors in a high-value London market.
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22 HORNIMAN DRIVE, LONDON, SE23 3BP
Two-storey wrap-around extension, SE23 London. Adds two storeys of wrap-around fabric to an existing house at full application stage. Brickwork, roofing, glazing and groundworks for extended footings are the primary packages for local trades.
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1 HEATHFIELD GARDENS, LONDON, SE3 0US
Single-storey side extension, retrospective permission, SE3. Already-built extension now regularised at full application stage. Brickwork, roofing and groundworks packages are complete; this consent unlocks future works and compliance.
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10 ABERDEEN TERRACE, LONDON, SE3 0QX
Metal staircase installation connecting upper ground to lower ground floor, London SE3. Adds internal stairs to link two levels of an existing house at full application stage. Metalwork fabrication and installation suit specialist steelwork contractors with experience in residential access features.
SteelM&E
27 ROSENTHAL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2BX
Window and door replacement at a Lewisham property. Upgrades existing frames to new uPVC double glazing at full application stage. Glazing and joinery packages are the primary opportunity for specialist installers.
GlazingJoinery
221 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EG
uPVC window and door replacement, Lewisham. Replaces glazing units and frames across all elevations of a single dwelling at full application stage. Glazing and door installation are the live packages for fenestration specialists.
Glazing
FLAT 15, LEIGH COURT, 213 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UY
Window replacement at a flat in Lewisham, SE4. Installs replacement uPVC double-glazed windows at full application stage. Glazing supply and installation is the sole package, with minor make-good around reveals.
Glazing
MCLELLAN HOUSE, 47 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RG
Window and door replacement at a Lewisham flat. Installs replacement double-glazed uPVC casement windows and rear/communal doors at full application stage. Glazing and hardware supply, with frame installation and associated carpentry, suit specialist installers on multi-unit buildings.
Glazing
110 SANDROCK ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7TP
uPVC window replacement on front and rear elevations, SE13. Installs replacement double-glazed windows to an existing house at full application stage. Glazing supply and fitting packages suit local installers; thermal and acoustic performance drive specification.
Glazing
49 MICHELDEVER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 8LU
Window replacement scheme for a London house. Installs timber double-glazed windows to the front elevation and uPVC windows elsewhere at full application stage. Glazing and frame packages dominate, with minor structural opening work and decoration finishes.
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RYDAL, DUKESTHORPE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4PB
Window and door replacement for a Lewisham house. Replaces existing windows and doors with timber casement units on front and rear elevations at full application stage. Glazing and joinery packages drive the specification, with installation sequencing critical to the householder's occupation.
GlazingJoinery
20 KITTO ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5TW
Window replacement at a Lewisham terraced house. Installs timber double-glazed and uPVC windows to the front elevation at full application stage. Glazing specification and installation lead; local window suppliers and specialist installers can compete on specification and lead times.
Glazing
16 OLDSTEAD ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 5RW
Rear outbuilding at a Bromley house. Erects a detached ancillary structure on an existing residential plot at full application stage. Groundworks, brickwork and roofing packages suit local tradespeople, with standard M&E for an ancillary building.
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Planning appeals in London Borough of Lewisham
An allowed appeal is one the council lost. Some kinds of appeal succeed far more often than others, so London Borough of Lewisham is compared with the national rate for its own mix.
London Borough of Lewisham, raw rate
24.8%
of judged appeals were allowed
Expected for this mix of appeals
29.6%
national rates applied to this caseload
4.8 percentage points below expected. London Borough of Lewisham's decisions are overturned less often than the national record predicts.
1,282 appeals counted, 1,227 judged either way (304 allowed, 923 dismissed), 55 judged neither way. These are appeals decided 2016-07 to 2026-06.
By kind of appeal
| Appeal type | This council | National | Cases | Judged | Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Appeal | 21.8% | 28.8% | 686 | 673 | 147 |
| Householder (HAS) | 33.2% | 35.6% | 321 | 313 | 104 |
| Enforcement Notice | 8.2% | 13.5% | 144 | 122 | 10 |
| Lawful Development Certificate | 38.8% | 36.9% | 52 | 49 | 19 |
| Commercial Appeal Service (CAS) | 32.7% | 33.3% | 49 | 49 | 16 |
| Advertisement Appeal | 58.3% | 36% | 16 | 12 | 7 |
| Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal | 16.7% | 25% | 9 | 6 | 1 |
4 more appeal types with fewer than 5 judged
| Appeal type | This council | National | Cases | Judged | Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Appeals Service (Adverts) | Too few judged | 27.6% | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Common Land | None judged | Not published | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Environmental | None judged | Not published | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tree Preservation Order | Too few judged | 20.6% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
How we calculate this
Judged means allowed or dismissed. Withdrawn, invalid, split and unrecorded appeals are counted but never treated as appeals the council won. Expected applies the national rate for each appeal type to this council's own caseload. National rates by type are in The State of UK Planning.
Source: the Planning Inspectorate's Casework Database on GOV.UK, not the council's own planning register. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
London Borough of Lewisham approval rates by application type
Share of decided applications approved in the last 12 months.
- householder81% (359 decided)
- other93% (278 decided)
- residential70% (46 decided)
- commercial85% (34 decided)
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