Dulwich, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dulwich, Southwark - Greater London.
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About Dulwich
Dulwich, nestled in a valley in south London, predominantly falls within the London Borough of Southwark, with portions extending into Lambeth. The area includes the charming locales of Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, and the Southwark section of Herne Hill, bordered by vibrant districts such as Camberwell, Crystal Palace, and Peckham. Its diverse character and strategic location make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bromley
- Parliamentary constituency: Beckenham and Penge
- LSOA: Bromley 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dulwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dulwich.
- 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 Dulwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
146 planning applications found near Dulwich.
- - Dulwich Wood House 39 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6RS
Five-day notification for tree works within a conservation area, including the felling of dead and dangerous trees. Species: T2 Cypress (Structurally stable, but poor form and dead wood throughout the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - High Trees Mansions 28 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RU
Works to a tree with a TPO: Front Garden T1- 1 x Lime tree to lift to crown break and to crown reduce to previous point (Height currently approximately 24 meters to reduce by approximately 4 meters do
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 11 CHESEMAN STREET, LONDON, SE26 4RA
Retrospective planning application for the replacement of four windows and one rear door at the ground-floor maisonette at 11 Cheseman Street, SE26.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 1 RADLET AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BZ
Details submitted pursuant with Condition 3-External Materials of planning permission DC/22/128638 dated 4th January 2023 (amended by DC/23/132676 (Appeal Ref: APP/C5690/W/23/3333100) dated 22nd May 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 RADLET AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BZ
Details submitted pursuant with Condition 4(a)-Refuse and Recycling Facilities, Condition 6(a)-Hard Landscaping and Condition 9(a)-Boundary Treatments of planning permission DC/22/128638 dated 4th Jan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - STREET RECORD, SPRINGFIELD RISE, LONDON
The removal and replacement of 3no. antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 6 PANMURE ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6NA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes B, C and G of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 127 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW
T1 Fastigiate Yew - Rear LHB: Crown reduction - To reduce the overall height by up to 1 metre (approximately 30%) and to trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balanced form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - GREEN BANK COTTAGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 24(b)-Secured by Design of planning permission DC/22/127431 dated 9th June 2023 at Green Bank Cottage, Taymount Rise SE23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - GREEN BANK COTTAGE, TAYMOUNT RISE, LONDON, SE23 3UL
Submission of information pursuant to Schedule 4 Part 3 ? 'Late Stage Viability Review" of S106 agreement dated 8 June 2023 in respect of planning permission (DC/22/127431) dated 9 June 2023 at Taymou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 13 HASSOCKS CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 4BS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Classes A, B, C, and D Schedule 2, Part 1, of the Town and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - THE COTTAGE, MOUNT GARDENS, LONDON, SE26 4NG
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of a replacement rear extension and all associated works at The Cottage, Mount Gardens, SE26.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Peckarmans Wood London Southwark
Recommendations post advance decay detection. - Sessile oak - Crown Reduction. Linear crown reduction of approximately 3m back to closest growth point. - Sessile oak - Crown Reduction. Reduce canopy b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - HESPER HOUSE, WELLS PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 6RQ
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission DC/21/120262 to amend the wording of Condition 7 - (Piling) to allow commencement of development prior to the submission and approval of detailed piling i
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 26 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RU
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for window alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 10 THORPEWOOD AVENUE, LONDON, SE26 4BX
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7(c)-Living Roof of planning permission DC/20/118501 dated 18th March 2021 at 10 Thorpewood Avenue SE26.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 151 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Class E of Schedule 2, Part 3 of the Town and Country P
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 151 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for confirmation that the proposed change of use of the p
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - CUREPIPE COURT, 125-131 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QJ
The construction of an additional storey to provide 2 self-contained flats with terrace area and all associated works at Curepipe Court, 125-131 Kirkdale SE26.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - 5 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT
Tree 5877- Oak Tree, dead wood to be removed Tree 5878 -Austrian Pine ,dead wood to be removed Tree 5880 - Lawson Cyress,Reducing by 25% Tree 5882 - Lawson Cyress Internal dead wood to be removed in t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-08-01
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A brief summary of Dulwich in Southwark - Greater London
Dulwich, nestled in a valley in south London, predominantly falls within the London Borough of Southwark, with portions extending into Lambeth. The area includes the charming locales of Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, and the Southwark section of Herne Hill, bordered by vibrant districts such as Camberwell, Crystal Palace, and Peckham. Its diverse character and strategic location make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dulwich a particularly low-crime area.
Dulwich has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Dulwich Wood, Crystal Palace Park, Honor Oak Rise, Gipsy Hill, Dulwich Village. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dulwich includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dulwich
In the last 24 months, 308 planning applications were submitted near Dulwich. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dulwich maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dulwich were tree works (133), full planning applications (78), discharge of conditions (42). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 299 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 187 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 24 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Upper Sydenham planning applications
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- Dulwich Village planning applications
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- East Dulwich planning applications
- Penge planning applications
- Honor Oak planning applications
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