How long do planning decisions take near Herne Hill?

The average planning decision time near Herne Hill is -107 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 Herne Hill?

The planning approval rate near Herne Hill is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Herne Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Herne Hill is tree works applications, with 122 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Herne Hill, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Herne Hill, Southwark - Greater London.

Southwark - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Herne Hill are administered by London Borough Of Southwark. View the full London Borough Of Southwark planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Herne Hill

Herne Hill is a vibrant district in South London, located about four miles from Charing Cross. Bordered by Brixton, Camberwell, Dulwich, and Tulse Hill, it lies to the north and east of the popular Brockwell Park and spans the boundary between the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. The area is well-connected, featuring a railway station and a road also named Herne Hill, making it a significant location for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lambeth
Parliamentary constituency: Dulwich and West Norwood
LSOA: Lambeth 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Herne Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Herne 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 Herne Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

143 planning applications found near Herne Hill.

- 19 Casino Avenue London Southwark SE24 9PQ
Ground floor rear extension and internal reconfiguration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-08
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26/AP/1979 · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - 19 Casino Avenue London Southwark SE24 9PQ
Ground floor rear extension and internal reconfiguration
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-08
- 2 Carver Road London Southwark SE24 9LT
Addition of glazed link between existing buildings. Removal of existing garden store. Loft conversion with rear dormer. Replacement of existing first floor roof terrace with an enclosed study room and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-08
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26/AP/1958 · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 38 Winterbrook Road London Southwark SE24 9JA
Demolition of the existing rear extension and erection of a single-storey wraparound rear and side extension, together with associated alterations to existing openings and removal of the rear chimney.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-07
26/AP/1967 · Received: Tue 07 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 54 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HE
Tree works 5 day notification: Pollard of tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-07
- 38 Winterbrook Road London Southwark SE24 9JA
Demolition of the existing rear extension and erection of a single-storey wraparound rear and side extension, together with associated alterations to existing openings and removal of the rear chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 54 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HE
Tree works 5 day notification: Pollard of tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 35 Carver Road London Southwark SE24 9LS
Construction of rear dormer, installation of rooflights on east and west facing roof slopes, installation of new bin and bike stores within front garden and new hard and soft landscaping, and replacem
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-03
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26/AP/1939 · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 14 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN
Works to tree with a TCA: Lawson Cypress (T1) - fell due to poor condition. Bay (T2) - Reduce by 50% due to excessive growth, taking the height from 20ft to 10ft, maintaining the same width
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-03
- 14 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN
Works to tree with a TCA: Lawson Cypress (T1) - fell due to poor condition. Bay (T2) - Reduce by 50% due to excessive growth, taking the height from 20ft to 10ft, maintaining the same width
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-03
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26/01816/DET - 5 Dorchester Drive London SE24 0DQ
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 8 (Tree Protection Plan), 9 (Arboricultural Method Statement) & 10 (Service and drainage routes) of planning permission 22/04467/FUL (Erection of a two store
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-19
26/01815/DET - 5 Dorchester Drive London SE24 0DQ
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 11 (soft landscaping and tree planting) & 13 (materials) of planning permission 22/04467/FUL (Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse and alteration to the fr
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-19
26/AP/1752 · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 29 Ruskin Walk London Southwark SE24 9NA
Rear extension and creation of new garden office. Rendering front and rear facades, and rendering and slightly modifying front garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-18
26/AP/1762 · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 19 Beckwith Road London Southwark SE24 9LH
Demolition of existing rear ground floor side extension and shed, and replacement with single storey ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-18
- 29 Ruskin Walk London Southwark SE24 9NA
Rear extension and creation of new garden office. Rendering front and rear facades, and rendering and slightly modifying front garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-17
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- 19 Beckwith Road London Southwark SE24 9LH
Demolition of existing rear ground floor side extension and shed, and replacement with single storey ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-17
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26/AP/1692 · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 33 Carver Road London Southwark SE24 9LS
Certificate of Lawful devlopment (proposed) for the construction of a gable-roofed outbuilding with rooflight and glazing at the rear of the property's garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-15
- 33 Carver Road London Southwark SE24 9LS
Certificate of Lawful devlopment (proposed) for the construction of a gable-roofed outbuilding with rooflight and glazing at the rear of the property's garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-12
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26/AP/1676 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - 8 Roseway London Southwark SE21 7JT
5 DAY NOTIFICATION: T1- Plum (Prunus): Fallen and leaning on neighbour fence. Root ball and roots emerging at base. Located at rear garden of property. Proposed removal by Dulwich estate granted and a
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-11
- 8 Roseway London Southwark SE21 7JT
5 DAY NOTIFICATION: T1- Plum (Prunus): Fallen and leaning on neighbour fence. Root ball and roots emerging at base. Located at rear garden of property. Proposed removal by Dulwich estate granted and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-11
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A brief summary of Herne Hill in Southwark - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Herne Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Herne Hill has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Herne Hill, Minet Estate, Lancaster Avenue, Brixton Road, Dulwich Wood, Poet's Corner, Peabody Estate, Rosendale Road, Loughborough Park, Rosendale Road, Stradella Road, Sunray Estate, Brockwell Park, Dulwich Village, Camberwell Grove. 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.

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Planning Activity in Herne Hill

In the last 24 months, 408 planning applications were submitted near Herne Hill. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of -107 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Herne Hill.

The average decision time of -107 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Herne Hill were tree works (122), full planning applications (91), discharge of conditions (57). 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, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 325 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 129 applications
Refused: 9 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 264 applications

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