Kennington, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kennington, Lambeth - Greater London.
Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kennington are administered by London Borough Of Lambeth. View the full London Borough Of Lambeth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Lambeth
- Parliamentary constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill
- LSOA: Lambeth 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kennington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kennington.
- 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 Kennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
115 planning applications found near Kennington.
- 26/01973/P1AA - 22 Cottingham Road London SW8 1LQ
Application for prior approval for the enlargement of the dwellinghouse by construction of one additional storey at a total maximum height of 2.9m (overall building height to be 8.1m).
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Land bounded by Wandsworth Road; Parry Street; Bondway; Miles Street and railway viaduct; London SW8 - Site in Lambeth
Phased redevelopment of the site including demolition of all existing buildings and structures to erect up to 7 buildings ranging from three to 69 storeys plus basements for a range of land uses compr
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 7 Park Hyatt Hotel London River Thames Nine Elms Lane SW8 5PH
Please see Covering Letter, prepared by Montagu Evans LLP.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01914/TCA - 21 Fentiman Road London SW8 1LD
T1 : Cotoneaster - To fell to ground and remove stump and roots to make way for the planting of a fruit tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/01819/TCA - 18 Claylands Road London SW8 1NZ
(T1) Sycamore Crown lift to approx 4m. Prune back lower canopy overhanging the school by approx 2m. Remove dead wood - routine maintenance. (T2) Sycamore Crown lift to approx 4m over the garden. Remov
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/01759/LDCP - 40 Ebbisham Drive London SW8 1UB
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, together with the replacement of the white PVC framed windows with aluminium f
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01737/LB - 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS
Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works (Please note: The referen
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01736/FUL - 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS
Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works (Please note: The referen
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Northern Site New Covent Garden Market London
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 22/08/2023 ref 2022/4820 (Reserved matters application for access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping in relation to the Phase 2A Basement (S
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane SW8
Matters relating to S106 Agreement pursuant to Notice of Commencement of Phase 2A and Blocks N1-N5 of the Northern Site Development Zone relating to PP 2014/2810 (Planning application for part outline
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms Lane SW8
Matters relating to S106 Agreement pursuant to CCTV Scheme in accordance with Paragraph 3.1, Part 3, Third Schedule of the S106 Agreement for Buildings N1-N5 only relating to PP 2014/2810 (Planning ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01643/DET - 87 South Lambeth Road London Lambeth SW8 1RN
Approval of details pursuant to condition 15 (Energy Strategy) of Planning permission ref : 24/02624/FUL (Development comprising the replacement of the 4th floor and erection of a 5th floor rooftop, t
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01642/DET - 10 Wyvil Road London SW8 2TG
Approval of details pursuant to condition 57 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of Planning Permission ref : 25/00994/FUL (Demolition of existing office building (Use Class E(g)(i)) and erection of 11 storey bui
Status: Approved | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 87 South Lambeth Road London Lambeth SW8 1RN
Approval of details pursuant to condition 15 (Energy Strategy) of Planning permission ref : 24/02624/FUL (Development comprising the replacement of the 4th floor and erection of a 5th floor rooftop, t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/01623/TCA - 111 Fentiman Road London SW8 1JZ
T1, T2 olive: All round Crown reduction removing up to 3m from branch ends
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01607/LDCE - 5 Dorset Road London Lambeth SW8 1EF
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) for the erection of a rear L shaped dormer with two roof lights to the front and a juiliet balcony to the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01588/DET - Phoenix House 10 Wandsworth Road London Lambeth SW8 2LL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (noise and vibration attenuation) of planning permission 25/01216/FUL (Change of use of the building from office (Use Class E(g)(i)) to hotel (Use Class C1)
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/01560/DET - Phoenix House 10 Wandsworth Road London SW8 2LL
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 24 (part a only) (overheating assessment) of Planning Permission Ref: 25/01216/FUL (Change of use of the building from office (Use Class E(g)(i)) to hotel (U
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/01476/DET - 10 Wyvil Road London SW8 2TG
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 11 (Noise and vibration attenuation and ventilation) ofPlanning permission 25/00994/FUL (Demolition of existing office building (Use Class E(g)(i)) and erect
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01536/FUL - 51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension at lower ground floor level, and a single storey rear extension at first floor level incorporating provision of a roof terrace at second floor level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-21
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A brief summary of Kennington in Lambeth - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kennington a particularly low-crime area.
Kennington has 41 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sibella Road, Lambeth Walk and China Walk, Vauxhall, Westminster Cathedral, Brixton, Dolphin Square, Stockwell Park, Lambeth Palace, Minet Estate, Vincent Square, Regency Street, Broadway and Christchurch Gardens, Vassall Road, Brixton Road, Kennington, Page Street, West Square, Clapham, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Eliot's Row, Lansdowne Gardens, Peabody Estates, South Westminster, Lillington Gardens, Hackford Road, Albert Embankment, Kennington Park Road, Vauxhall Gardens, Medway Street, Rectory Grove, Churchill Gardens, St Marks, Albert Square, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, Walcot, Millbank, Pimlico, Larkhall, Stockwell Green, South Lambeth Road, Smith Square. 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 Kennington
In the last 24 months, 361 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Kennington.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Kennington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kennington were discharge of conditions (97), tree works (43), full planning applications (38).
In terms of development scale, 21 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 247 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 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: 105 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 222 applications
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