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Planning in Downham

Approved
76%
178 of 229 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downham in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Lewisham's planning register.

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Around Downham

Postcode districts

BR1 464 applications in the last 12 monthsSE6 522 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Lewisham

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About Downham

Downham is a settlement located in Lewisham - Greater London, England.

The area around Downham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Downham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 284 planning applications were submitted near Downham. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (39), discharge of conditions (12).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Downham?
In the last 24 months, 284 planning applications were submitted near Downham. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Downham?
The average planning decision time near Downham is 58 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 Downham?
The planning approval rate near Downham is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Downham?
The most common type of planning application near Downham is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Downham?
You can search and track planning applications near Downham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.