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Planning in Forest Hill

Approved
81%
609 of 700 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Forest Hill

Postcode districts

SE23 388 applications in the last 12 monthsSE22 441 applications in the last 12 monthsSE26 282 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 Forest Hill

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill, 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, 821 planning applications were submitted near Forest Hill. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (260), tree works (138), discharge of conditions (98). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Forest Hill?
In the last 24 months, 821 planning applications were submitted near Forest Hill. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Forest Hill?
The average planning decision time near Forest Hill is 56 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 Forest Hill?
The planning approval rate near Forest Hill is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Forest Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Forest Hill is full planning applications, with 260 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Forest Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Forest Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.