Bellingham, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bellingham, Lewisham - Greater London.
Lewisham - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bellingham are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham East
- LSOA: Lewisham 029E
Crime Statistics
500 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 129
- violent-crime: 124
- anti-social-behaviour: 73
- vehicle-crime: 38
- public-order: 28
- other-theft: 24
- criminal-damage-arson: 23
- burglary: 17
- drugs: 15
- robbery: 11
- theft-from-the-person: 10
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- other-crime: 4
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bellingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bellingham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bellingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Bellingham.
- DC/26/144089 - 172 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DP
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Countr...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-21 - DC/26/144065 - 9 MOREMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3LP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 29 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SL
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - WATERGATE SCHOOL, LUSHINGTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3RJ
Details submitted pursuant to Condition (12) Living Roof of planning permission (DC/24/134698) dated 25 October 2024 at Watergate School , Lushington Road SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - LAND TO THE REAR OF 37 FARMSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3EE
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-External Materials, Condition 5-Refuse and Recycling Facilities, Condition 6-Cycle Parking Facilities, Condition 7-Hard Landscaping, Condition 8-Soft Landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - WATERGATE SCHOOL, LUSHINGTON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3RJ
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 17-part a (Mechanical Services Noise Control) of planning permission DC/24/134698 dated 25 October 2024 at Watergate School, Lushington Road, SE6.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 29 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SL
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 14 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SJ
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 19-21 DUNFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3RW
Licensable Activities Applied For: Supply of alcohol [off the premises] Proposed Operating Hours: 07:30 ? 23:00 Monday to Friday 09:00 ? 23:00 Saturday & Sunday The application was received on 24th Fe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 186 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 55 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for purposes ancillary to the Class C3 residential use of th
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 203 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3RR
Construction of a front porch, single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable roof extension and dormer extension to the rear roof slope, together with the installation of roof lights in the fron
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - LIDL BELLINGHAM, 233-249 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DS
Retrospective application for the installation of rooftop plant equipment and an enclosure at Lidl Superstore, 233-249 Southend Lane SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 174 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DP
The construction of a two-storey side extension at 174 Southend Lane SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 21 OVERDOWN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3ER
Construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of 21 Overdown Road, SE6.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 14 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SJ
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINETON PAVEMENT OUTSIDE, 202 SOUTHEND LANE ON THE CORNER OF, KING ALFRED AVENUE, LONDON, SE6 3DP
The replacement of 3 no. antennas and ancillary development thereto.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 161 FIRHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3LN
Construction of a detached, one-bedroom, single storey plus roofspace chalet bungalow to the side of 161 Firhill Road, SE6, together with refuse and cycle storage provision and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 14 OTTERDEN STREET, LONDON, SE6 3SJ
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 76 ALLERFORD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 3DF
Demolition of the existing side garage and rear conservatory and construction of a new single-storey side and rear wraparound extension, the construction of an outbuilding in the rear garden and assoc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - LIDL SUPERSTORE, 233-249 SOUTHEND LANE, LONDON, SE6 3DS
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 16 part a (PV Panels) of planning permission DC/22/129138 dated 24th April 2023 at LIDL Superstore, 233-249 Southend Lane SE6.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Bellingham in Lewisham - Greater London
Bellingham is a settlement located in Lewisham - Greater London, England.
The Bellingham area recorded 500 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bellingham has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beckenham Town Centre, No data available for publication by HE, Downs Hill, Beckenham, Copers Cope, Southend Road, Beckenham, Aldersmead Road, Beckenham, Beckenham Place Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bellingham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bellingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bellingham
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Bellingham. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bellingham.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bellingham were full planning applications (27), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.