Furzedown, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furzedown, Lambeth - Greater London.
Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Furzedown are administered by London Borough Of Lambeth. View the full London Borough Of Lambeth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Furzedown
Furzedown is a residential suburb straddling the districts of Streatham and Tooting within the London Borough of Wandsworth, southwest London. Its proximity to Tooting Commons offers ample open space, including the popular Tooting Bec Lido, making it an attractive area for families and potential developers alike.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wandsworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tooting
- LSOA: Wandsworth 033A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furzedown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furzedown.
- 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 Furzedown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Furzedown.
- - 1 Idlecombe Road SW17 9TD
mansard loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 211 Nimrod Road SW16 6TN
The proposed works seek to enhance both the character and functionality of the property through the sensitive addition of a loft room, complemented by a thoughtfully designed shower room with integrat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 50 Edencourt Road London Wandsworth SW16 6QP
Demolition of Single Storey Rear Extension & Erection of Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 330-390 Southcroft Road SW16 6QU
Provision of hard and soft landscaping to create 29no. car parking spaces, 6no. motorcycle parking spaces, 66no. cycle parking spaces and 2no bin stores.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 53 Southcroft Road SW17 9TA
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 205 Nimrod Road SW16 6TN
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings) including raising the ridge by 300mm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 111 Ashbourne Road, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 2BF
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.6M.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 54 Bruce Road, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 2BG
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.08M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.95M.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 150 Ribblesdale Road SW16 6SR
Erection of a single-storey ground floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 72 Pretoria Road SW16 6RN
Erection of a dormer extension to main rear roof slope and extension above part of two-storey rear addition.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 242 Streatham Road, Streatham, London, Merton, SW16 6NY
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Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 22 Vectis Road Tooting SW17 9RG
CONVERSION OF SINGLE DWELLINGHOUSE TO TWO SELF-CONTAINED FLATS INCLUDING ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 36 Woodland Way Mitcham CR4 2DY
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED FRONT AND REAR DORMERS
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 35 Greyswood Street SW16 6QW
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof, extension above part of two-storey back addition, and erection of single-storey side/rear extension, in connection with conversion o
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 35 Greyswood Street SW16 6QW
Erection of a dormer extension to main rear roof slope and extension above part of two-storey rear addition. Erection of a single-storey ground floor rear/side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 45 Melrose Avenue Mitcham CR4 2EH
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 5M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 2.95M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.7M.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 98 Caithness Road Mitcham CR4 2EW
ERECTION OF A GROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSION AND PROPOSED FRONT PORCH EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 49 Deal Road Tooting London SW17 9JW
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4.35M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.9M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.9M.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 147 Southcroft Road SW17 9TN
Erection of single storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of the existing dwellinghouse by 4.5m, the total height of the proposed extension is 3.17m and the height of the eaves is 2.95m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 1 Rural Way Streatham London SW16 6PF
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Furzedown in Lambeth - Greater London
Furzedown is a residential suburb straddling the districts of Streatham and Tooting within the London Borough of Wandsworth, southwest London. Its proximity to Tooting Commons offers ample open space, including the popular Tooting Bec Lido, making it an attractive area for families and potential developers alike.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Furzedown a particularly low-crime area.
Furzedown has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Streatham Park, Totterdown Fields, Streatham Park and Garrad's Road, Garrad's Road, Heaver Estate, Mitcham Cricket Green. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furzedown 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 Furzedown
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Furzedown. Of these, 44% 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 Furzedown.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Furzedown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Furzedown were full planning applications (84), outline applications (56), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 122 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 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: 14 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 135 applications
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