Planning applications in SW16
We hold 1,016 planning applications for the SW16 postcode area, 356 of them submitted in the past year. 79% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Merton, Lambeth, Croydon.
Towns and villages in SW16
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Recent applications in SW16
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension.
Approval of details, pursuant to conditions 2 (Cycle Parking) and 3 (Waste Storage and Collection) of planning permission (25/02840/P3MA) (Prior Approval for the partial change of use of the existing commercial building (Use Class E) into 5no flats (Use class C3). The commercial units hat front the property will be retained and therefore will remain in their existing use (Class E)) granted on 23rd of March 2026
Prior of approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 4.50m (length), 3.00m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves) and the installation of an additional roof light to rear roof slope.
Alterations including erection of single-storey rear/side extension
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 3.5m (length), 3.6m (total maximum height) and 2.8m (height to the eaves)
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 7(Hard and Soft Landscaping), 9(Arboricultural Impact Assessment) and 10(Arboricultural Method Statement) of Planning Permission 25/01807/FUL "Conversion of the single dwellinghouse into three residential flats (1x1-bed, 1 x 2-bed, and 1 x 3-bed); together with erection of a single-storey wrap-around rear extension with courtyard; alterations to rear fenestration; the provision of secure cycle and refuse storage; hard and soft landscaping; the creation of a shared communal garden to the rear and new front boundary brick wall with gate." granted on 4th of June 2026
Replacement of existing condenser units to the rear - Retrospective.
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the formation of a vehicular crossover.
Erection of a single storey outbuilding within the rear garden adjacent to the rear boundary.
Erection of two storey building comprising retail floor space at ground floor (Use Class E) and 2x 2 bedroom flats at first floor on hardstanding to the rear of 1433-1435 London Road with associated cycle and refuse storage.
L-shaped dormer with front roof lights
Installation of 2 x EV Charger upstands and associated feeder pillar cabinet and car parking layout amendments
Alterations to the existing building and its fenestration's to include (but not limited to) a new porch canopy at the front and the creation of a first floor terrace at the rear of the property. Alterations to the existing land levels towards the front and construction of new paving with the erection of a new boundary wall, new access steps and pathway.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension.
L-shaped dormer with front roof lights
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (cycle and refuse storage) and 4 (landscaping) attached to planning permission ref. 25/01179/FUL. (Conversion of seven-bedroom, unknow-person large house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis) into two (2) self-contained dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated amenity, cycle parking and waste storage spaces, Erection of single-storey rear/side wraparound extension (following demolition of existing single-storey additions), Erection of dormer extension to rear of main roofslope, Installation of single rooflight to front roofslope and associated alterations).
The property is a ground-floor residential flat situated within a converted period building, constructed using traditional brickwork with a pitched roof and timber-framed windows. The flat is accessed through a shared front entrance and includes a private garden at the rear. Proposed materials and finishes: Bathroom: PVC-U; casement window; white; double glazing Bedroom: PVC-U; casement window; white; double glazing
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, erection of two-storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roof space, excavation to provide basement accommodation and attached garage, erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden and provision of associated landscaping and refuse storage.
T1 Weeping Willow: Reduce to previous reduction points and then a further 0.75m. T2 Magnolia: Reduce to previous reduction points plus 1m. T3 Yew: Reduce the crown by 0.5m. T4 Fir; Reduce the crown by 2m
T3 - Cooper Beech tree - remove deadwood and prune back from street lamp by 3 metres. T6 - Sycamore group - remove dead stem. T17 - Acacia - dead wood T20 - Hawthorn - reduce height and spread by 2 metres. T21 - Pear - reduce height to house gutter level (reducing height by approximately 2-3 metres) T22 - Turkey Oak - remove to ground level only. T37 - Leylandi - reduce to same height as neighbouring trees, reducing heights by approximately 3-4 metres. T47 - Sycamore - control ivy growth by removing approximately 1-2 metres section from trunk where possible. T51 -Holm Oak - control ivy growth by removing approximately 1-2 metres section from trunk where possible.
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension and hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer.
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/02606/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension; erection of a rear dormer roof extension; replacement of existing roof tiles; installation of 3 front roof lights; insertion of one new window and one new door to the side elevation.) granted 06.11.2025. Amendment sought: External material change to the rear and side elevations
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 5.10m (length), 4.00m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves)
Single storey rear extension to house a dining room. Alterations to the existing side stores to form part of the new kitchen. Works to include upgrading the fabric of the existing stores and providing a new roof and rooflights to the stores. Replacement windows to the side and rear of the existing house.
Display of 2x non-illuminated signs and replacement of 2x signs with display of 1x nameplate sign and 1x non-illuminated lettering sign. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02525/ADV but there is also an associated application for Listed Building Consent related to these works with reference number: 26/02175/LB.
Erection of a part single, part double storey rear extension including the formation of a vehicular crossover.
Erection of a single storey, ground floor rear and side extension.
(Internal alterations to include the conversion of the attic area into habitable accommodation (in so far as it relates to the 'First Floor, 3 bedroom apartment with an attic conversion created to form the 3rd bedroom).
Change of use from C3 (single family house) to 8 person 8 bedroom C4 (HMO)
Retrospective application for the retention of a front boundary treatment comprising a yellow-brick dwarf wall, stone piers, close-boarded timber fencing, a sliding vehicular access gate and a pedestrian gate.
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 11 (Energy Statement Compliance), 17 (Secured by Design), 20 (Arboricultural Protection Measures) & 25 ( Energy and Sustainability Statement) of planning permission 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) granted on 12.08.2024.
Alterations, erection of a single storey rear extension, construction of a dormer extension within the side roof slope, installation of air source heat pump and solar panels. Alterations and extension of raised terrace at the rear.
Extension and infill of the existing rear lightwell/courtyard area to connect the existing rearcommercial structure with the principal building, creating continuous retail floorspace at basement and groundfloor levels.
Erection of a Single Storey Rear Extension projecting out 6m from the rear wall of the original house, for which the Maximum Height would be 3.5m and Eaves Height would be 3m
Erection of bin storage to the ground restaurant.
T1 Oak tree - Remove large dead section of crown to the rear of the tree, Crown Reduce by 3m in height to leave a 13m tree and reduce 10m spread by 3m on all compass points to balance tree.
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the property by 6 metres with an eaves height of 2.90 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres
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)
T219 Sycamore (listed as Maple in TPO) Fell to ground level Reason: Tree dead and becoming being adjacent to the public highway and associated pavement
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 55 (stage 1 written scheme of investigation) of planning permission 25/02438/FUL (Demolition of existing structures; and redevelopment of the site to deliver three buildings providing residential (Class C3 and C4) uses, a standalone community and commercial use building (Class E/Class F1), and associated landscaping, cycling parking, car parking, servicing and all necessary enabling works) granted on 16.06.2026.
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 5.0m (length), 3.5m (total maximum height) and 3.0m (height to the eaves).
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 5.1m (length), 3.00m (total maximum height) and 0.00m (height to the eaves).
Conversion of a single dwellinghouse into 2 self-contained flats, including the erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Proposed ground floor rear extension, internal alterations and all associated works.
Erection of a single storey ground floor side and rear extension with a lightwell, together with the erection of a rear 'L-shaped' roof extension and the installation of a side window at first floor level.
Erection of hip to gable roof extension; dormer extension in rear roofslope and installation of rooflights in front roofslope.
Formation of dropped kerb and vehicular crossover - Flat 1.
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof