How long do planning decisions take near Lewisham?

The average planning decision time near Lewisham is 50 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 Lewisham?

The planning approval rate near Lewisham is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lewisham?

The most common type of planning application near Lewisham is full planning applications, with 107 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lewisham?

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Lewisham, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lewisham, Lewisham - Greater London.

Lewisham - Greater London · England · Town

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

About Lewisham

Lewisham, located six miles south of Charing Cross in southeast London, serves as the main area of the London Borough of Lewisham. Historically part of Kent until 1889, it is recognized as one of 35 major centres in Greater London, featuring a substantial shopping centre and a vibrant street market. As of the 2011 census, Lewisham had a population of 60,573, making it a key area for planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lewisham
Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham East
LSOA: Lewisham 017E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lewisham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lewisham.

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 Lewisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

115 planning applications found near Lewisham.

DC/26/144491 - 27 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5QZ
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations to the flats...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-23
DC/26/144489 - 21 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5QZ
Installation of replacement windows to the front and rear elevations at 21 Manor Park, SE13
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-23
DC/26/144497 - 15 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5QZ
installation of replacement windows to the front and rear elevation and replacement of the rear d...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-23
DC/26/144490 - 22 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RN
Installation of replacement windows to the front and rear elevations to the flats at 22 Manor Par...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-23
DC/26/144492 - 37 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5QZ
Installation of replacement windows to the front, side and rear elevation and the replacement of ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-23
DC/26/144261 - 20, 21, 22, 23, GRANVILLE GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5AS
Installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front elevation and timber windows and doo...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-09
DC/26/144265 - 61-63 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AQ
Installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front elevation and uPVC windows and doors...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-09
DC/26/144264 - 46, 48, 50 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AG
Installation of replacement timber sash windows to the front elevation and uPVC windows and doors...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-09
DC/26/144246 - 34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 Refuse and Recycling Facilities, 10 Cycle Parking, 11 ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-08
- 34-40 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 Refuse and Recycling Facilities, 10 Cycle Parking, 11 Hard Landscaping and 14 Soft Landscaping of planning permission DC/20/119744 dated 16th November 2022 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-05
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DC/26/144234 - 39 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AQ
Installation of replacement timber sash windows and a timber door to the front elevation and uPVC...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-04
DC/26/144232 - 18 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AG
Installation of replacement timber sash and casement windows and a timber door to the front and r...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-04
DC/26/144233 - 43 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AQ
Installation of replacement timber sash and casement windows and a timber door to the front eleva...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-04
DC/26/144116 - 21 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AL
Construction of a single storey ground floor infill extension at the rear of 21 Boyne Road, SE13 ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-26
- 21 BOYNE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AL
Construction of a single storey ground floor infill extension at the rear of 21 Boyne Road, SE13 including removal of ground floor rear window and its replacement with French doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-25
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DC/26/144071 - FLAT 1, 4 LEWISHAM HILL, LONDON, SE13 7EJ
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension at Flat 1, 4 Lewisham Hill, SE13 .
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-20
DC/26/144016 - 47 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6DJ
Change of use from residential institution (Class C2) to affordable workspace (Class E) and resid...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-15
DC/26/143984 - GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 33 BONFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6BX
The construction of a single storey rear extension at the rear of Ground Floor Flat, 33 Bonfield ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-13
- 8-12 LEE HIGH ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5LQ
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the second floor from a dental surger
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 93-95 LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE13 6BB
The installation of two replacement ATM's in the front of Barclays Bank, 93-95 Lewisham High Street SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Lewisham in Lewisham - Greater London

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

Lewisham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Lewisham

In the last 24 months, 282 planning applications were submitted near Lewisham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Lewisham.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lewisham were full planning applications (107), tree works (56), outline applications (32). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 247 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 122 applications
Refused: 19 applications
Withdrawn: 11 applications
Awaiting decision: 130 applications

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