Planning applications in SW2
We hold 257 planning applications for the SW2 postcode area, 138 of them submitted in the past year. 86% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Lambeth.
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Recent applications in SW2
Enlargement of two existing windows on the rear facade at lower-ground-floor level; creation of a new opening in the rear facade at lower-ground-floor level; relocation of the existing metal garden staircase, together with the creation of storage space beneath; and lowering of the existing paved garden area (To Flat 1).
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (cycle parking), 5 (waste and recycling storage), 6 (water efficiency) and 7 (boundary treatments) of planning permission ref. 22/01888/FUL (Subdivision of existing single dwelling to create; 1 duplex 3-bed (6 person) unit at lower ground and ground floor levels; 1 2-bed (4 person) unit at first floor level; and 1 duplex 3-bed (4 person) unit at second and third floor levels. Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension, construction of a bay window to ground floor level, excavation of a basement-level lightwell and installation of two obscured glazed windows to basement level.), granted 19.09.2023.
Approval of details pursuant conditions 1(Cycle Parking) and 2(Refuse Storage) of Planning Permission (23/02722/P3MA) "Application for Prior Approval for the change of use of the ground floor from nursery (Use Class E) to 1 residential unit (Use Class C3)." granted on 25th of January 2024
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a full-width rear dormer roof extension, installation of front rooflights, extension of the party wall, and associated alterations.
T1 - Lime - fell, T2 - Lime - fell and T3 & T4 - Lime - crown reduce - Both are 18m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 18m to 15m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points, cutting back to the previous reduction points.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) with respect to the confirmation that planning permission ref: 22/01987/FUL, granted under appeal ref: 3317382, was lawfully commenced within the prescribed implementation period.
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 18/04939/FUL (Erection of a head house to the rear of the land, together with hard and soft landscaping, new boundary treatments and alterations to the permanent access from Kings Avenue including the installation of a new entrance to the rear, plus the provision of temporary access from Acre Lane to facilitate construction) granted 08.02.2019. Variation sought: to relocate the access point on Kings Avenue to nearer the Head House.
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single-storey flank/rear extension behind the existing integral garage with a rooflight and rear door; partial conversion of the integral garage to habitable space, retaining approximately 3 sqm for storage; replacement of the existing garage door with timber side-hinged double doors; enlargement of an existing rear window opening to form a full-height opening with glazed double doors; and associated internal structural and drainage works.
Approval of details, pursuant to condition 4 (Lantern light) of Planning Permission 25/03595/RG3 (Replacement of existing plain clay tiles with new plan clay tiles and roof line to be pushed out by 50mm to pitched roofs and mansard roofs; existing felt roof finish be stripped down to top of structural concrete deck level, new insulation to be installed over roof deck 150mm deep and 70mm deep at roof edges to flat roofs; replacement of timber sash windows with new timber sash windows; necessary repairs to existing dormers; Replacement of glazed roof structures with timber glazed roof lanterns; replacement of roof level balustrading; replacement of cast iron rainwater goods) granted on the 5th of August 2026.
T1 Large cherry tree in rear: Reduce crown by approx. 30% in all aspects, thin internal growth in order to promote light penetration into the property and surrounding gardens. Remove major dead wood and any crossing/rubbing branches Justification - General maintenance, tree overhangs surrounding gardens
Retrospective permission for the formation of metal steps from Ground floor to lower Ground floor Garden and associated Opaque privacy screen, based on new agreed arrangement with screening fixed to steps and separate from the fence. ,
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a rear roof dormer extension with the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Part change of use of existing building and associated internal alterations to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable young adults (5 Bedrooms),together with installation of external lift and other alterations to existing building to provide accessibility enhancements, including a ramp, and provision of cycle parking. Erection of buildings and structures to form a community farm. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02002/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02001/FUL).
Part change of use of existing building and associated internal alterations to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable young adults (5 Bedrooms),together with installation of external lift and other alterations to existing building to provide accessibility enhancements, including a ramp, and provision of cycle parking. Erection of buildings and structures to form a community farm. (Please note: Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/02002/LB applications received).
FRONT GARDEN: G1 Lime x3: CROWN LIFT to 4m above ground level.
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to installation of new windows, new external doors, new insulated flat/bay window roofs and associated works.
Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension. Erection of a square infill (corner) at first and second floor (rear outrigger only) with the rendering of rear and part side elevation.
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension with a courtyard - Flat 1.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the retrofitting of the property, involving external fixtures, new external doors, new insulated flat/bay window roof and new windows.
Front garden: T1 Oak: Crown reduce by 2m and crown lift roadside canopy to 3.5m above ground level.
Erection of a single-storey side infill extension incorporating three rooflights, together with the erection of two rear dormer windows to the main roof, the installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope, and associated works.
Variation of Condition 4 (lantern light) of planning permission 25/03595/RG3 (Replacement of existing plain clay tiles with new plain clay tiles and roof line to be pushed out by 50mm to pitched roofs and mansard roofs; existing felt roof finish be stripped down to top of structural concrete deck level, new insulation to be installed over roof deck 150mm deep and 70mm deep at roof edges to flat roofs; replacement of timber sash windows with new timber sash windows; necessary repairs to existing dormers; Replacement of glazed roof structures with timber glazed roof lantern; replacement of roof level balustrading; replacement of cast iron rainwater goods) granted 13.01.2026. Variation sought: Change of roof lantern design to 3 no. lanterns at the north and south ends of the block
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the retrofitting of the property, involving external fixtures, new external doors, new insulated flat/bay window roof and new windows.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the retrofitting of the property, involving external fixtures, new external doors, new insulated flat/bay window roof and new windows.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the retrofitting of the property, involving external fixtures, new external doors, new insulated flat/bay window roof and new windows.
Submission of details to discharge Schedule 2 Paragraph 1.1 (Communal/Child Play Space Management Plan and the Green Roof Management Plan) of the Section 106 Agreement dated 17.7.2023 associated with planning application ref: 22/01987/FUL (Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a H shaped building ranging from 2 - 5 storeys in height comprising 24 self-contained residential units (Class C3), together with the provision of three disabled car parking bays, refuse and cycle storage, child play area, landscaping and boundary treatment.) granted by Appeal on ref : APP/N5660/W/23/3317382 on 28.7.2023.
Replacement of the existing windows and rear door with new double glazed timber windows at the front, double glazed uPVC windows on the side and rear and a new uPVC door to the rear.
Replacement of existing timber windows with new Double-glazed timber windows to the front elevation and uPVC units to the rear and flank elevations.
Erection of a rear dormer extension including the addition of three roof lights to the front and a second floor single storey rear extension including the formation of a terrace (flat 3).
Alterations to rear outrigger roof to form external terrace with obscured balustrade.
Front Garden T1-Lime Remove all epicormic and low level growth to crown break to clear obstruction over footpath. To allow retention of the tree within the available space for growth Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths and highways It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the surrounding area
retrospective application to regularise works carried out on site, where works were not carried out in accordance with details approved under Planning Application Reference 23/03972/RG4. This application seeks to resolve enforcement investigation reference EN/24/00204/3CNS.
Conversion of part of the lower ground floor (basement) from commercial use (Class E) to a single-bedroom, one person studio flat (Class C3).
T6 Plane (London) - Fell to combat subsidence damage to 82 Kirkstall Road.
Certificate of Lawful Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey side infill extension and a rear L shaped dormer extension including 3 roof lights to the front and the replacement of 2 ground floor windows to doors.
Approval of pursuant to condition11 (hard and soft landscaping) 21/03029/FUL (Demolition of existing house and erection of a detached 2 storey building (plus habitable roof and lower ground floor) to create 8 self-contained flats with provision of refuse/recycling store and cycle parking) dated 19.08.2022
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a hip to gable roof extension together with the erection of a rear dormer with and installation of 3x rooflights to the front roofslope.
S1 - Camellia (Shrub on left boundary, by chest) - Prune to appropriate points by 0.5m for shape. T1 - Black Elder (left boundary) - reduce overall shape to appropriate points by 0.5m for aesthetics. T2 - Willow-Leaved Pear (Dead tree in decking area) - remove to ground level. T3 - Himalayan Birch (rear boundary) - Reduce to appropriate points by 0.5-2m following BS3998 standards to keep the tree maintained and controlled at a reasonable and aesthetically pleasing size without causing large pruning wounds that would hinder the trees longevity. T4 - Goat Willow (rear boundary) - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. The aim of the reduction is to allow more light into the garden, give the birch some space and to create a more visually appealing shape. T5 - Cherry (right boundary) - Remove dead and broken branches. Shape tree for aesthetics by 0.5m. S2- Ceanothus & S3 - Camellia (right boundary, rear garden) - Prune to appropriate points by 0.5m for shape and aesthetics. T6 - Willow-leaved pear (front garden) - Shape overall canopy into an aesthetically pleasing shape. T7 - Ornamental Cherry (front garden) - Remove deadwood. Reduce out of shape branches back to natural canopy shape by 0.5m where necessary for aesthetics. H1 - Copper Beech hedge (front garden, Right side of drive when stood at front door) - Reduce overgrown branches on neighbours side back into the line of the hedge by 0.5-1m. Re-trim top and sides of hedge back into boxed hedge shape. Copper Beech (front garden, left side of drive when stood at the front door) - Re-trim sides to appropriate points. Tops to be reduced to match height of Copper Beech hedge on other side of drive, by 0.5m.
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to installation of new windows, new external doors, new insulated flat roof and associated works.
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (rooflight details), 5 (Method of Construction Statement) and 6 (cycle parking) of planning permission ref. 25/02258/FUL (Partial change of use of the ground floor retail (Use Class E) at the rear to a self-contained flat (Use Class 3) including the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension. Conversion of the upper flats into 2 self-contained flats involving alteration to side and rear fenestration, the installation of 2 x roof lights to the rear roof slope and the provision of cycle storage.), granted on 07.04.2026.
Partial approval of details pursuant to Parts B and C of condition 13 (written scheme of investigation) of planning permission 23/00769/FUL (Retention of No.208 with demolition of mansard and ground floor rear extensions. Demolition of ground floor of No. 208A. and construction of 3-storey extension. Construction of mansard roof extension over No. 208 and 208A. Revised shopfronts to accommodate 149sqm of commercial (Use Class E) at ground floor. A 10-bed HMO (Sui Generis) use is proposed on upper floors), granted on 03.04.2024.
Cherry Fell to ground level
Erection of a single storey side/infill extension.
Replacement of the conservatory with the erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension, including the removal of the shed.
2 x Leylandii - reduce in height by approximately 3.5m and reduce lateral branches to give a more boxy shape. 2 x Horse chestnut (misidentified in survey as sycamore) - reduce in height by 1.5 to 2 metres and trim sides to give balanced shape between the 2 trees. To Flat 1
Erection of a single-story rear and side extension, rebuilding of the existing boundary garden wall, and extension of the rear garage including the installation of new access gate
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to replacement of garage door with uPVC double-glazed windows in connection with conversion of garage to habitable accommodation.
(T1) Birch (front) Crown reduction by approx 2m and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 7.0m to 5.0m Crown spread from 5.0m to 3.0m (T2) Birch (front) Crown reduction by approx 2m and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 7.0m to 5.0m Crown spread from 5.0m to 3.0m (T3) Eucalyptus Crown reduction by approx 2m to previous points. Prune back elongated branches over the neighbours garden by 2m - routine maintenance. Height from 12.0m to 10.0m Crown spread from 8.0m to 5.0m (T4) Eucalyptus Heavily leaning over the neighbours garden. Pollard back by 5m to leave a straight standing trunk - routine maintenance. Height from 8.0m to 3.0m Crown spread from 6.0m to 0.0m (all on northeastern side) (T5) Bay Prune back from garden by approx 2m - routine maintenance. Height from 5.0m to 3.0m Crown spread from 4.0m to 2.0m
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 23/03876/FUL (Alterations to the existing single storey rear extension and minor alterations to the existing house, together with associated landscaping works.), granted on 26.01.2024. Amendment sought: Partial demolition and reconstruction of south facing boundary wall facing Kirkstall Road on a new solid foundation.
T2 & T3 Eucalyptus and T4 Yew trees - fell to combat subsidence damage to 82 Kirkstall Road SW2 4HF