Forest Hill, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forest Hill, Lewisham - Greater London.
Lewisham - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Forest Hill are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham West and East Dulwich
- LSOA: Lewisham 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forest Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest Hill.
- 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 Forest Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
826 planning applications found near Forest Hill.
- DC/26/144601 - 5 WESTWOOD PARK, LONDON, SE23 3QB
Installation of replacement double-glazed windows and doors at 5 Westwood Park SE23.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 5 WESTWOOD PARK, LONDON, SE23 3QB
Installation of replacement double-glazed windows and doors at 5 Westwood Park SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - DC/26/144516 - 16 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BW
Single-storey, ground floor side and rear extension at 16 Liphook crescent, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 16 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BW
Single-storey, ground floor side and rear extension at 16 Liphook crescent, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - DC/26/144202 - 80 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3PA
REAR: ONE: Leylandii Tree (T1) HEIGHT 13m. FELL to ground level. REASON: too close to building R...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-22 - DC/26/144389 - 72 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AG
Construction of a front and rear dormer roof extension, facade alterations and all associated wor...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 72 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AG
Construction of a front and rear dormer roof extension, facade alterations and all associated works at 72 Canonbie Road SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - DC/26/144256 - 30 WOODCOMBE CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-08 - DC/26/144209 - 1 ROJACK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2DF
Construction of a two-storey side extension to 1 Rojack Road, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 1 ROJACK ROAD, LONDON, SE23 2DF
Construction of a two-storey side extension to 1 Rojack Road, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - DC/26/144182 - 34 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BW
Construction of a hip to gable and rear dormer with four front slope rooflights and conversion of...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 34 LIPHOOK CRESCENT, LONDON, SE23 3BW
Construction of a hip to gable and rear dormer with four front slope rooflights and conversion of existing garage into a habitable room with a new front entrance to 34 Liphook Crescent, SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 10 BENSON ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3RJ
REAR: ONE Willow (T1) Ht approx 12m FELL to 4m. REASON: he tree has died. A 4m monolith will be left as standing deadwood for habitat. REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: A native pollinator will be planted as a re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 25 NETHERBY ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AL
An application submitted under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a non material amendment to planning permission DC/25/142073, dated 11 November 2025 in order to allow to reduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - DC/26/144024 - 24 CANONBIE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3AP
Construction of a three storey side extension with a rear loft extension, two roof lights in the ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-14 - - FOREST HILL AMBULANCE STATION, 51 DAVID'S ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3EP
ONE Acer tree (T10) Cut level roadside and cut back to create 2m clearance from building. The Acer sits adjacent to the building as shown on the map provided. Reasons: The works are part of a regular
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - DC/26/143951 - 41-43 BEADNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1AA
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-Section and Boundary Details, Condition 6-Surface Water...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 41-43 BEADNELL ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1AA
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5-Section and Boundary Details, Condition 6-Surface Water Management, Condition 7-External Materials, Condition 11-Hard Landscaping, Condition 13-Soft Landscapi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 14 WASTDALE ROAD, LONDON, SE23 1HN
The construction of an additional storey incorporating a roof terrace enclosure on the existing roof of each block at 14 Wastdale Road SE23, to provide 3, self-contained flats, together with the provi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 15 WALDENSHAW ROAD, LONDON, SE23 3XP
Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 15 Waldenshaw Road SE23.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-04
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A brief summary of Forest Hill in Lewisham - Greater London
Forest Hill is a settlement located in Lewisham - Greater London, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Forest Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Forest Hill has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Dulwich Wood, Honor Oak Rise, Nunhead Cemetery, The Gardens. 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 Forest Hill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Forest Hill
In the last 24 months, 623 planning applications were submitted near Forest Hill. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Forest Hill.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Forest Hill were full planning applications (224), tree works (121), discharge of conditions (89). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 575 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 375 applications
- Refused: 60 applications
- Withdrawn: 45 applications
- Awaiting decision: 143 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.