Catford, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catford, Lewisham - Greater London.
Lewisham - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Catford are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Catford
Catford is a vibrant district located in southeast London, serving as the administrative centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. Situated southwest of Lewisham, it primarily falls within the Rushey Green and Catford South wards. As of the 2011 census, the population of Catford, including the nearby area of Bellingham, was recorded at 44,905, making it an important area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham East
- LSOA: Lewisham 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catford.
- 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 Catford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Catford.
- DC/26/144201 - 97 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NB
Replacement of windows and doors with traditional timber box sash windows to the front and French...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 97 INCHMERY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2NB
Replacement of windows and doors with traditional timber box sash windows to the front and French doors to the rear at 97 Inchmery Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - DC/26/144177 - 79 BRAIDWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1QU
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 79 Braidwood Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 79 BRAIDWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1QU
Construction of a single storey rear extension at 79 Braidwood Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - DC/26/144124 - 122 ARNGASK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 122 ARNGASK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XX
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: 2026-05-25
View full details - DC/26/144023 - 97 TORRIDON ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1RQ
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Countr...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-15 - DC/26/143949 - 28 MUIRKIRK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1BE
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permi...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 88 SPORTSBANK STREET, LONDON, SE6 2EX
Construction of a single storey rear extension 88 Sportsbank Street, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 99 LALEHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2JD
Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed uPVC windows and replacement of timber doors with a uPVC door at the rear and composite door at the front at 99 Laleham Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 28 MUIRKIRK ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1BE
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of ground floor commercial use (Use Cla
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 87 ARRAN ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2LS
REAR: ONE ?? tree (t1) Ht approx 15-18m. FELL to ground level. REASON: Road has tilted to the point that it appears it will fall over soon, particularly if there are strong winds. It is close to the s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 108 SANDHURST ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XD
Construction of a dropped kerb at 108 Sandhurst Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 157 GLENFARG ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XW
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: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 88 BROWNHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2EW
A new premises licence has been submitted under the Licensing Act 2003. No comment from planning 28/04
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 163 ENGLEHEART ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2EU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B and C of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Count
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 157 GLENFARG ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Classes B, C and G of Schedule [2], Part [1] of the Tow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 157 GLENFARG ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1XW
Construction of a single-storey rear extension to 157 Glenfarg Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - LOWER FLAT, 153 CULVERLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE6 2JZ
REAR: TWO Sycamore (T1 & T2) (T1 ht.8m) (T2 ht.5m) ? FELL to ground level. REASON: Remove both trees to as low as reasonably practicable due to poor form from co-dominant growth and limited long-term
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 THORNSBEACH ROAD, LONDON, SE6 1DZ
Conversion of single-storey side garage into a two-storey side extension to 17 Thornsbeach Road, SE6.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Catford in Lewisham - Greater London
Catford is a vibrant district located in southeast London, serving as the administrative centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. Situated southwest of Lewisham, it primarily falls within the Rushey Green and Catford South wards. As of the 2011 census, the population of Catford, including the nearby area of Bellingham, was recorded at 44,905, making it an important area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Catford a particularly low-crime area.
Catford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Catford 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 Catford
In the last 24 months, 255 planning applications were submitted near Catford. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Catford.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Catford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Catford were full planning applications (132), outline applications (44), tree works (22). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 236 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.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 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: 97 applications
- Refused: 25 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 117 applications
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