How long do planning decisions take near Clapham?

The average planning decision time near Clapham is 60 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 Clapham?

The planning approval rate near Clapham is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clapham?

The most common type of planning application near Clapham is discharge of conditions, with 62 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clapham?

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Clapham, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clapham, Lambeth - Greater London.

Lambeth - Greater London · England · Town

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

About Clapham

Clapham is a vibrant district in southwest London, primarily situated within the London Borough of Lambeth, with some portions extending into the neighbouring London Borough of Wandsworth. This diverse area is known for its community spirit and varied amenities, making it a key focus for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lambeth
Parliamentary constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill
LSOA: Lambeth 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clapham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clapham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

138 planning applications found near Clapham.

26/01901/NMC - 6 Carpenter's Place London SW4 7TD
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 26/00046/FUL (Erection of a roof extension with an inset dormer forming a front roof terrace, to accommodate a se
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-26
26/01853/VOC - 23 Cresset Street London SW4 6BN
Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/03768/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension together with the installation of a window at ground floor level
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-23
26/01829/NMC - 3 Carpenter's Place London SW4 7TD
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 24/02107/FUL (Demolition of the buildings and redevelopment of the site, involving the erection of 4 storey build
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01799/DET - 3 Carpenter's Place London SW4 7TD
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Detailed drawings-external construction), 11 (Cycle storage), 14 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 21 (Energy Statement), 26 (Plant equipment), 27 (Acoustic Re
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-18
26/01777/DET - St Marys Hall Great Acre Court London SW4 7BA
Approval of details pursuant to part b only of condition 8 (details of windows) of planning permission ref. 22/01981/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of St Mary's Hall (Use Class F1) to provide commu
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-17
26/01639/FUL - 31 Turret Grove London Lambeth SW4 0ES
Erection of a basement and ground floor rear extension and replacement of the external stairs to the rear, replacement of one rear window to bi-fold doors
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-12
26/01706/FUL - 10 Francis Bentley Mews London SW4 0EG
Erection of a two-storey side extension incorporating a ground-floor car port, with a flat roof incorporating solar photovoltaic panels, together with the insertion of a new external door in the exist
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-10
26/01702/FUL - 20 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0EB
Erection of a single storey lower ground foor extension and demolition of a rear extension to the ground floor and installation of new side access door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-10
26/01700/FUL - Flat 1 27 Voltaire Road London SW4 6DF
Installation of new windows and doors to a flat 1.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-10
- Clapham Congregational Church 55 Grafton Square London Lambeth SW4 0DE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (Construction Method Statement) of Planning Permission ref : 23/02872/FUL (Erection of a ground floor side/rear extension, a first-floor side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/01652/DET - Clapham Congregational Church 55 Grafton Square London Lambeth SW4 0DE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (Construction Method Statement) of Planning Permission ref : 23/02872/FUL (Erection of a ground floor side/rear extension, a first-floor side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-04
26/01589/FUL - 55-57 Old Town London Lambeth SW4 0JQ
New tiles on columns and external wall lights to the front elevation, and relocation of extract fan equipment within the existing flue arrangement and associated acoustic attenuation along with ventil
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-27
26/01563/FUL - 18 Clapham Common North Side London SW4 0RQ
Application for Full Planning Permission for the erection of a new rear garden outbuilding with basement to replace existing outbuilding; replacement and refurbishment of windows to the front and rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-22
- 55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Lime - Re-pollard to most recent points, approx 4-5m reduction in height and spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-21
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26/01543/TCA - 55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Lime - Re-pollard to most recent points, approx 4-5m reduction in height and spread
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-21
26/01520/FUL - 36 Chelsham Road London Lambeth SW4 6NP
Erection of a ground floor single-storey flat roof rear extension and pitched roof side extension, with the installation of an electric car charging port to the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-20
26/01508/VOC - 2 Floris Place London SW4 0HH
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/03242/FUL (Installation of three rooflights to the second floor roof to the side elevation) granted 09.12.2025. Variation sought: Re
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-19
26/01496/TCA - 20 - 21 Offerton Road London SW4 0DJ
Rear: (T1) Ash tree (height 10m) located along the left hand boundary - to fell to ground level - The tree is too large for the garden and as it is encroaching on the boundary fence and starting to ca
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-18
- 20 - 21 Offerton Road London SW4 0DJ
Rear: (T1) Ash tree (height 10m) located along the left hand boundary - to fell to ground level - The tree is too large for the garden and as it is encroaching on the boundary fence and starting to ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-18
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26/00527/FUL - 8 Old Town London SW4 0JY
Replacement of three timber framed windows with double glazed timber framed windows to the front elevation. (Flat B). (Full Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/00526/LB applicatio
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-18

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A brief summary of Clapham in Lambeth - Greater London

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

Clapham has 23 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapham Park and Northbourne Road, Sibella Road, Stockwell Park, Abbeville Road, Park Town, The Chase, Dinsmore Road, Clapham High Street, Clapham, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Lansdowne Gardens, Rush Common and Brixton Hill, Battersea Park, Rectory Grove, Ferndale Road, Albert Square, Oaklands Estate, Clapham Common, Larkhall, Stockwell Green, South Lambeth Road, Nightingale Lane. 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 Clapham

In the last 24 months, 288 planning applications were submitted near Clapham. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Clapham.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Clapham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Clapham were discharge of conditions (62), tree works (50), full planning applications (46).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 medium-scale applications, 219 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 114 applications
Refused: 22 applications
Withdrawn: 12 applications
Awaiting decision: 140 applications

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