How long do planning decisions take near Clapham Park?

The average planning decision time near Clapham Park is 62 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 Park?

The planning approval rate near Clapham Park is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clapham Park?

The most common type of planning application near Clapham Park is discharge of conditions, with 69 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clapham Park?

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Clapham Park, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clapham Park, Lambeth - Greater London.

Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clapham Park 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 Park

Clapham Park is a residential area located in the Borough of Lambeth, situated just south of central Clapham and west of Brixton. This vibrant community offers a mix of housing options and is well-connected to surrounding areas, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lambeth
Parliamentary constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill
LSOA: Lambeth 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clapham Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

81 planning applications found near Clapham Park.

26/01911/TCA - 1 Wakeford Close London SW4 9DS
T12 Cherry (Tag No.417) Reduce height and laterals
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-29
26/01881/NMC - 12 Elms Road London Lambeth SW4 9EX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref 23/04039/FUL (Demolition of the detached three storey (plus basement) single dwelling house and erection of a thre
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-24
26/01836/DET - Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 9 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 25/03234/FUL (Demolition of the sports hall located in the north wing of Henry Thornton
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01838/DET - Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 11 (Air Quality and Dust Management Plan) of planning permission 25/03234/FUL (Demolition of the sports hall located in the north wing of Henry Thornton build
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01839/DET - Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (Piling) of planning permission 25/03234/FUL (Demolition of the sports hall located in the north wing of Henry Thornton building (also known as Block A) an
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01840/DET - Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 25 (SUDS) of planning permission 25/03234/FUL (Demolition of the sports hall located in the north wing of Henry Thornton building (also known as Block A) and
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01837/DET - Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 10 (Construction Logistics Management Plan) of planning permission 25/03234/FUL (Demolition of the sports hall located in the north wing of Henry Thornton bui
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
- 73 Cathles Road SW12 9LF
Alterations including erection of extension above part of two-storey back addition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 73 Cathles Road SW12 9LF
Alterations including erection of a dormer extension to main rear roof including raising the roof ridge by 0.2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 101 Gaskarth Road SW12 9NP
Alteration including erection of single-storey side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-05
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- 7 Hambalt Road London SW4 9EA
T1 Magnolia: Crown reduce by 2 to 3 metres and reshape to form a more compact and balanced crown. Justification: The Magnolia has developed an extended crown with growth encroaching into the surroundi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-02
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26/01637/TCA - 7 Hambalt Road London SW4 9EA
T1 Magnolia: Crown reduce by 2 to 3 metres and reshape to form a more compact and balanced crown. Justification: The Magnolia has developed an extended crown with growth encroaching into the surroundi
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-02
26/01620/VOC - 71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA
Variation of condition 2 (Hours) of planning permission ref: 26/00401/FUL (Installation of low-level timber planter-style boundary treatments and reconfiguration of the external seating area associate
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-01
26/01568/LDCP - 52 Englewood Road London SW12 9NY
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the replacement of the ground floor rear fenestration and roof lights, together with erection of a rear roof extension incorporating a Juli
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-26
26/01380/FUL - 5 Lessar Avenue London SW4 9HL
Change of use of a large HMO (Sui-generis) into a single-family dwelling (Use Class C3), with the provision of refuse store.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-19
26/01422/FUL - 14 Elms Road London SW4 9EX
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension and erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden of Flat 1.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-08
- Glasgow Fort Provan Walk Glasgow
Erection of retail and leisure development with associated works and public realm improvements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2026-05-01
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- 5 Lessar Avenue London SW4 9HL
Change of use of a large HMO (Sui-generis) into a single-family dwelling (Use Class C3), with the provision of refuse store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-01
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26/00590/LB - St James Church Briarwood Road London SW4 9PJ
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including replacement of the existing roof coverings from asphalt to a liquid-applied Kemper waterproofing system; installation of insu
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-21
26/01112/FUL - St James Church Briarwood Road London SW4 9PJ
Application for Full Planning Permission for replacement of the existing roof coverings from asphalt to a liquid-applied Kemper waterproofing system; installation of insulation to the barrel-vaulted n
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-21

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A brief summary of Clapham Park in Lambeth - Greater London

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

Clapham Park has 24 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapham Park and Northbourne Road, Sibella Road, Abbeville Road, Park Town, The Chase, Dinsmore Road, Clapham High Street, Clapham, Leigham Court Estate, La Retraite, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Rush Common and Brixton Hill, Telford Park, Rectory Grove, Ferndale Road, Hyde Farm, Oaklands Estate, Heaver Estate, Clapham Common, Stockwell Green, Nightingale Lane, Old Devonshire Road, Streatham High Road and Streatham Hill. 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 Park

In the last 24 months, 268 planning applications were submitted near Clapham Park. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Park.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Clapham Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Clapham Park were discharge of conditions (69), full planning applications (51), outline applications (42).

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 199 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% 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: 89 applications
Refused: 19 applications
Withdrawn: 12 applications
Awaiting decision: 148 applications

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