How long do planning decisions take near Brockley?

The average planning decision time near Brockley is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Brockley?

The planning approval rate near Brockley is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brockley?

The most common type of planning application near Brockley is full planning applications, with 120 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brockley?

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Brockley, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brockley, Lewisham - Greater London.

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Planning applications in Brockley are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brockley

Brockley, located in the London Borough of Lewisham, is a vibrant district renowned for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, historic trees, and charming lanes. Named the best area to live in London in 2021, it boasts a strong community spirit and a variety of popular cafes and restaurants. The area's conservation status is supported by the Brockley Society, while plans for future transport improvements, including a link to the Victoria to Dartford line by 2030, highlight its ongoing development potential.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lewisham
Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham North
LSOA: Lewisham 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brockley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brockley.

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 Brockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

146 planning applications found near Brockley.

- 57 Eddystone Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 2.75 metres; height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-29
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DC/26/144235 - 34 EWHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AQ
Construction of a single storey, ground floor rear and infill extension at 34 Ewhurst Road, SE4.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-03
DC/26/144189 - 151 BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NL
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension and all associated works to 151 Brockley Ri...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-29
- 151 BROCKLEY RISE, LONDON, SE23 1NL
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension and all associated works to 151 Brockley Rise, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-29
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DC/26/144131 - 12 MACLEAN ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1PD
The construction of a single storey rear extension at 12 Maclean Road SE23.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-27
DC/26/144114 - 15 GLYNDE STREET, LONDON, SE4 1RU
Construction of a single storey wraparound extension to the rear of 15 Glynde Street, SE4.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-26
- 15 GLYNDE STREET, LONDON, SE4 1RU
Construction of a single storey wraparound extension to the rear of 15 Glynde Street, SE4.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-25
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DC/26/144069 - 18 HORSMONDEN ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1RG
Construction of a porch, new timber front door, single storey rear extension and rear roof extens...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-19
- 1, 1A, 3 HONOR OAK PARK, LONDON, SE23 1DX
Construction of rear extensions at first and second floors, a roof terrace, roof extensions including raising the roof ridge, installation of roof lights, together with the conversion of the upper flo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-08
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DC/26/143954 - 78 STILLNESS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1NF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-08
- 78 STILLNESS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1NF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and C
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-07
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- 3 SIENNA PLACE, LESSING STREET, LONDON, SE23 1AZ
Installation of a fully concealed, internal top rolling shutter to the second floor rear dormer and reduction of the rear dormer window height at 3 Sienna Place, Lessing Street, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-23
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- 19 EDDYSTONE ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2DE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Class B of Schedule 2, Part 1of the Town and Country Planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-23
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- 16A STILLNESS ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1NQ
Proposed rear roof dormer and all associated works at 16a Stillness Road, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 60 HONOR OAK PARK, LONDON, SE23 1DY
Construction of an extension at second floor level at the rear and roof extension to the rear roof slope in connection with the alteration and conversion of the upper floors to provide 2 self-containe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 34 EWHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1AQ
Construction of a single storey wrap-around rear extension to 34 Ewhurst Road, SE4.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 175 CHUDLEIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1EG
Demolition of existing outhouse and construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 175 Chudleigh Road SE4.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 23 COURTRAI ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1PL
Construction of a hip-to-gable and rear dormer loft extension, single storey rear ground floor extension, addition of three front-slope rooflights, and changes to rear windows and cladding at 23 Court
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 11 BROCKLEY HALL ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1RH
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/25/139687) dated 4 April 2025, in order t
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 42 PARBURY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1PA
Construction a single storey extension to the rear of 42 Parbury Road SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Brockley in Lewisham - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brockley a particularly low-crime area.

Brockley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Honor Oak Rise, Nunhead Cemetery. 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.

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Planning Activity in Brockley

In the last 24 months, 270 planning applications were submitted near Brockley. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Brockley.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brockley were full planning applications (120), discharge of conditions (47), outline applications (44). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 251 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 147 applications
Refused: 16 applications
Withdrawn: 16 applications
Awaiting decision: 91 applications

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