Lewisham, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lewisham, Lewisham - Greater London.
Lewisham - Greater London · England · Town
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 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
85 planning applications found near Lewisham.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT TO, 2 MANOR PARK, LONDON, SE13 5RN
An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission (DC/23/133754) dated 24 April 2024 to vary co
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 7 MORLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE13 6DQ
Replacement of all existing timber windows with double-glazed uPVC windows on the front, side and rear elevations; replacement of timber door with a composite door on the front elevation and uPVC door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - BELMONT HALL COURT, BELMONT GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5DU
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-Construction Environment Management Plan, Condition 4(a)(i)(ii)-Site Contamination and Informative C-Biodiversity Net Gain of planning permission DC/24/137563
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 44 MURILLO ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5QE
Construction of part one/part two storey rear extension and all assoicated works 44 Murillo Road SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 24 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, rear and side elevations at 24 Eastdown Park, SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 32 EASTDOWN PARK, LONDON, SE13 5HS
Installation of replacement windows and doors to the front, side and rear elevations at 32 Eastdown Park, SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 5 YEW TREE CLOSE, LONDON, SE13 7DS
Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, Part (g) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a single sto
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - DROVERS COURT, KING'S HALL MEWS, LONDON, SE13 5JQ
REAR: (car park) ONE: Black Cherry Plum Tree ( 0039) HEIGHT 5m. LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 5m to 3m at W compass point. REASON: Overhangs parking area. - Following findings from a tree survey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 62 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5DN
REAR: ONE Horse Chestnut (T004)(ht.14m) FALLEN. Reason: Crown Tree arboricultural survey 17/07/2025 found buttress heavily decayed, low density wood, fungal decay with Meripilus giganteus. Duty to rep
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 62 BELMONT HILL, LONDON, SE13 5DN
ONE: Horse Chestnut Tree (T004) FELL to ground level. Confirmed dead by professional surveyor.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - LEWISHAM HOUSE, 25 MOLESWORTH STREET, LONDON, SE13 7EX
Retention and conversion of Lewisham House, 25?Molesworth Street, SE13 to provide 319 no. co-living units (Sui Generis) and associated residential ancillary spaces, the creation of up to 291?sqm of co
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - SCHOOL HOUSE, CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE, BELMONT GROVE, LONDON, SE13 5DZ
See Map T001 - Common Ash Further inspection of internal decay - Climb and inspect. T003 - Sycamore Fell to ground level. T005 - Elm x 5 Fell to ground level. T007 - Pedunculate Oak Prune selected bra
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 61 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AB
Installation of replacement windows at the front, rear and side with double-glazed uPVC windows, and replacement uPVC door at the rear and composite door at the front at 61 Gilmore Road, SE13
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 59 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AB
Installation of replacement windows at the front, rear and side with double-glazed uPVC windows, and replacement uPVC door at the rear and composite door at the front at 59 Gilmore Road, SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 55 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AB
Installation of the replacement windows and at the front, side and rear with double-glazed uPVC windows, and replacement uPVC doors at the rear and composite door at the front at 55 Gilmore Road, SE13
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 79 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AB
Installation of replacement windows at the front, side and rear with double-glazed uPVC windows, and replacement doors on the side elevation with a composite door and a uPVC door at 79 Gilmore Road, S
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 47 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AD
Installation of replacement windows and doors at the front, rear and side for double-glazed uPVC windows, and composite doors at the front and side at 47 Gilmore Road, SE13
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 67 GILMORE ROAD, LONDON, SE13 5AB
Intsallation of replacement windows at the front, side and rear with double-glazed uPVC windows, and replacement doors with a uPVC door at the rear and a composite door at the front, 67 Gilmore Road,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Lewisham in Lewisham - Greater London
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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lewisham 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 Lewisham
In the last 24 months, 232 planning applications were submitted near Lewisham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 48 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 (96), tree works (56), outline applications (30). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 229 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: 108 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
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