Search Kennington planning applications

201 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kennington · updated daily · London Borough of Lambeth

Showing 1 to 5 of 201 · received or decided in the last 90 days

1 Pegasus Place London Lambeth SE11 5SDAwaiting decisionApplication for Prior Approval for the change of use of the ground floor office space (Class E) to 1 flat (Class C3)Received 10 Nov 202626/03298/P3MA
8 Harleyford Street London Lambeth SE11 5SYAwaiting decisionApproval of details pursuant to condition 36 (premises management plan) of Planning Permission Ref: 24/03279/FUL (Demolition of 8a Harleyford Street and construction of new 5 storey development, to provide 8 new homes (Use Class C3) and ground floor community use (Use Class F2), refurbishment and extension of Kennington Park Community Centre (Use Class F2) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping. This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policies ED1 (Offices) of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).) granted on 11.03.2026.Received 6 Nov 202626/03275/DET
8 Harleyford Street London Lambeth SE11 5SYAwaiting decisionApproval of details pursuant to condition 18 (waste and recycling details) of Planning Permission Ref: 24/03279/FUL (Demolition of 8a Harleyford Street and construction of new 5 storey development, to provide 8 new homes (Use Class C3) and ground floor community use (Use Class F2), refurbishment and extension of Kennington Park Community Centre (Use Class F2) and associated cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping. This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policies ED1 (Offices) of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021).) granted on 11.03.2026.Received 6 Nov 202626/03274/DET
87, South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RNAwaiting decisionApproval of details pursuant to Condition 17 (Overheating) of planning permission 24/02624/FUL (Development comprising the replacement of the 4th floor and erection of a 5th floor rooftop, the removal of the entrance canopy plus formation of a new entrance and seating area, erection of rear extension at all levels, together with alterations to car parking spaces and servicing arrangements. (Re-consultation due to revised description).) granted on 10.12.2025All OtherReceived 5 Nov 202626/03263/DET
Arches 9 And 10 Miles Street London Lambeth SW8 1RZAwaiting decisionErection of a new shopfront.Received 4 Nov 202626/03241/FUL

Planning in Kennington

Approved: 78%; 891 of 1,096 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around Kennington

Postcode districts

SW8 453 applications in the last 12 monthsSE11 288 applications in the last 12 monthsSW9 441 applications in the last 12 monthsSW11 737 applications in the last 12 monthsSE1 1,164 applications in the last 12 monthsSW4 545 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About Kennington

Kennington, located in the London Borough of Lambeth, is a historic district just 1.4 miles south of Charing Cross. Recognised as a local centre in the London Plan, it has evolved from a royal manor in the parish of St Mary, Lambeth, to a thriving residential suburb since its incorporation into the metropolitan area in 1855. Its strategic location along the boundary with Southwark has played a significant role in its development and planning opportunities.

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In the last 24 months, 1,434 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (113), full planning applications (90), tree works (84). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

44 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 34 were dismissed (21% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kennington?

In the last 24 months, 1,434 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. The approval rate is 78%.

How long do planning decisions take near Kennington?

The average planning decision time near Kennington is 80 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 Kennington?

The planning approval rate near Kennington is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kennington?

The most common type of planning application near Kennington is discharge of conditions, with 113 submissions in the last 24 months.

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