Mottingham, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mottingham, Lewisham - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Mottingham are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mottingham
Mottingham is a district in southeast London, positioned at the convergence of the London Boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham, and Greenwich. Located just 1.5 miles southwest of Eltham, it falls within the historic county of Kent, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in this diverse part of Greater London.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Greenwich
- Parliamentary constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst
- LSOA: Greenwich 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mottingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mottingham.
- 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 Mottingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Mottingham.
- - CITY OF LONDON SCHOOLS SPORTS GROUND, 147 MARVELS LANE, GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE12 9PP
Formation of 5x lane non-turf cricket practice area and erection of associated cricket nets/fences.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Lewisham Council Land and garages between 45 and 47 Aldersgrove Avenue 45-47 Aldersgrove Avenue London SE9 4PH
Demolition of the existing 16 vacant/derelict garages and the construction of a part 3, part 4 storey building, to deliver nine residential flats, with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse stora
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - LAND AND GARAGES BETWEEN 45 AND 47 ALDERSGROVE AVENUE &, 45-47 ALDERSGROVE AVENUE, LONDON, SE9 4PH
Demolition of 16 exisitng vacant/derelict garages and the construction of a part 3, part 4 storey building, to deliver nine residential flats, together with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - ELTHAM COLLEGE, GROVE PARK ROAD, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4QF
Erection of an extension to the Gerald Moore Gallery building to provide additional educational floorspace, together with the provision of an area of hardstanding, elevational alterations and roofligh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bromley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - COLLEGE MEADOW PAVILION AND SPORTS GROUND, 69 MARVELS LANE, GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE12 9PH
Relocation of sheds and water tank, erection of 6x padel courts with associated lighting and canopies, and car parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 170 MARVELS LANE, LONDON, SE12 9PJ
Construction of a two-storey side extension, single storey rear extensions, first floor rear extension and construction of a front porch at 170 Marvels Lane, SE12.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - COLLEGE MEADOW PAVILION AND SPORTS GROUND, 69 MARVELS LANE, GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE12 9PH
Relocation of sheds and water tank, erection of 6x padel courts with associated lighting and canopies, and car parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 30 MIRROR PATH, LONDON, SE9 4NY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) submitted under Section 192 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the change of use from residential (Use Class C3) singl
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 35 Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4NP
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bromley | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - COMMUNAL AREAS BETWEEN MARVELS LANE, GROVE PARK & CHA BETWEEN MARVEL LAND CHESTERFIELD AND, GROVE PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE9 4PR
Outline application for the consideration of access and layout (with all other matters reserved) for the development of the land for up to 80 new dwellings and associated parking, works to outdoor spo
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - GLENVIEW COURT, 79 CHINBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9QL
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4-Refuse and Recycling Facilities, Condition 5-Cycle Parking and Condition 12-Car Parking of planning permission DC/19/112752 dated 5th November 2019 at Glenvie
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 26-28 ALDERSGROVE AVENUE, LONDON, SE9 4PJ
Retrospective planning permission for use as a children's care home (Use Class C2) at 26 & 28 Aldersgrove Avenue SE9.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 58 EDWARD TYLER ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9QF
REAR: ONE Yew (T1, A1 in TPO)(ht.8m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2m to ht.6m, REDUCE RADIUS by 2m from 3m to 1m on all compass points, CROWN LIFT to 4m from ground level. Reason: general maintenance. Londo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 16-18 ALDERSGROVE AVENUE, LONDON, SE9 4PJ
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 2 part a (Refuse and Recycling Facilities) and Condition 3 part a (Cycle Parking) of planning permission DC/24/134642 dated on 23 April 2024 at 16-18 Aldersgrov
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 87 CHINBROOK ROAD, LONDON, SE12 9QL
Construction of a hip-to-gable roof extension and a dormer extension to the rear roof slope and installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope at 87 Chinbrook Road SE12
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - Eltham College Grove Park Road Mottingham London SE9 4QF
Details submitted to discharge conditions in relation to planning ref 21/04659/FULL1: Condition 3(ii) - Ventilation system verification report
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bromley | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Mottingham in Lewisham - Greater London
Mottingham is a district in southeast London, positioned at the convergence of the London Boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham, and Greenwich. Located just 1.5 miles southwest of Eltham, it falls within the historic county of Kent, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in this diverse part of Greater London.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mottingham a particularly low-crime area.
Mottingham 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mottingham includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Mottingham
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Mottingham. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Mottingham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Mottingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mottingham were full planning applications (36), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 68 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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