New Cross Gate, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Cross Gate, Lewisham - Greater London.
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Planning applications in New Cross Gate are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About New Cross Gate
New Cross, located in the London Borough of Lewisham, is a vibrant area situated 4.5 miles southeast of Charing Cross. It is well-connected to nearby neighbourhoods such as St Johns, Peckham, and Deptford, making it an attractive place for development. The area is notable for its educational institutions, including Goldsmiths, University of London, and several secondary schools, which may influence local planning applications and community projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham North
- LSOA: Lewisham 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Cross Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Cross Gate.
- 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 New Cross Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
133 planning applications found near New Cross Gate.
- DC/26/144533 - NEW CROSS FIRE STATION, 266 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5JN
Listed Building Consent for minor internal alterations including the removal and replacement of t...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/AP/1805 · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 54 Lausanne Road London Southwark SE15 2JB
S106N - Notification submitted to satisfy clause 5.1.2 of the Section 106 Agreement 22/AP/2655 (notification of implementation date) for Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, rear and side d
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 54 Lausanne Road London Southwark SE15 2JB
S106N - Notification submitted to satisfy clause 5.1.2 of the Section 106 Agreement 22/AP/2655 (notification of implementation date) for Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, rear and side d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/AP/1771 · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 209 Hollydale Road London Southwark SE15 2AR
Ground floor side extension with green roof, addition of bay window and structure to the rear with first floor rear extension above - pitched tiled roof and internal layout amendments.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/AP/1759 · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 29 Dundas Road London Southwark SE15 2DR
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for 1. The Main Operations (Building Works) Full planning application ref: 25/AP/3755 For loft conversion is almost identical, but instead of a side window
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 209 Hollydale Road London Southwark SE15 2AR
Ground floor side extension with green roof, addition of bay window and structure to the rear with first floor rear extension above - pitched tiled roof and internal layout amendments.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 29 Dundas Road London Southwark SE15 2DR
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for 1. The Main Operations (Building Works) Full planning application ref: 25/AP/3755 For loft conversion is almost identical, but instead of a side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - DC/26/144333 - 300 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5JN
REAR: ONE dead Pear (T1)(approx.ht.10-12m) MONOLITH to 3m standing stem. Reason: the tree has die...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 99 Hollydale Road London Southwark SE15 2TE
Demolition of the existing wrap-around ground floor extension and the erection of a new wrap-around rear extension incorporating a flat roof at 3.0 m above finished floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 300 QUEENS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5JN
REAR: ONE dead Pear (T1)(approx.ht.10-12m) MONOLITH to 3m standing stem. Reason: the tree has died, reduce to standing stem height 3m for wildlife habitat, large cavity through the stem, less than 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Unit 21 Astbury Business Park Station Passage London Southwark SE15 2JR
Change of use from light industrial / storage railway arch to a music and podcast recording studio enterprise
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/AP/1591 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 8 Brabourn Grove London Southwark SE15 2BS
Construction of an L-shaped rear dormer loft extension including raising the roof ridge and installing two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/AP/1591 - 8 Brabourn Grove London Southwark SE15 2BS
Construction of an L-shaped rear dormer loft extension including raising the roof ridge and installing two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 8 Brabourn Grove London Southwark SE15 2BS
Construction of an L-shaped rear dormer loft extension including raising the roof ridge and installing two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/AP/1550 - 12 Wroxton Road London Southwark SE15 2BN
Insertion of new window to the side elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 12 Wroxton Road London Southwark SE15 2BN
Insertion of new window to the side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 54 Gibbon Road London Southwark SE15 3XE
Certificate of lawfulness (Existing) for residential self-contained flats (ground floor).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/AP/1502 - Flat 16 157 - 163 Queens Road London Southwark SE15 2ND
Installation of a new window opening in the eastern elevation of an existing top-floor flat as well as an outward opening clear-glazed window serving the principal living space of the property
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Flat 16 157 - 163 Queens Road London Southwark SE15 2ND
Installation of a new window opening in the eastern elevation of an existing top-floor flat as well as an outward opening clear-glazed window serving the principal living space of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/AP/1444 - 59 Ansdell Road London Southwark SE15 2DT
Proposed ground floor wraparound extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works at 59 Ansdell Road, SE15 2DT
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-21
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A brief summary of New Cross Gate in Lewisham - Greater London
New Cross, located in the London Borough of Lewisham, is a vibrant area situated 4.5 miles southeast of Charing Cross. It is well-connected to nearby neighbourhoods such as St Johns, Peckham, and Deptford, making it an attractive place for development. The area is notable for its educational institutions, including Goldsmiths, University of London, and several secondary schools, which may influence local planning applications and community projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Cross Gate a particularly low-crime area.
New Cross Gate has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nunhead Green, Caroline Gardens, No data available for publication by HE, Rye Lane Peckham, Nunhead Cemetery, The Gardens. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Cross Gate 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 New Cross Gate
In the last 24 months, 297 planning applications were submitted near New Cross Gate. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. New Cross Gate maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near New Cross Gate were full planning applications (111), discharge of conditions (59), tree works (38). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 246 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 100 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 178 applications
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