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Planning in New Cross

Approved
85%
646 of 723 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Cross in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Lewisham's planning register.

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Around New Cross

Postcode districts

SE4 325 applications in the last 12 monthsSE14 185 applications in the last 12 monthsSE8 178 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Lewisham

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About New Cross

New Cross is a vibrant area located in the London Borough of Lewisham, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Charing Cross. It is surrounded by St Johns, Telegraph Hill, Nunhead, Peckham, Brockley, Deptford, and Greenwich, making it a well-connected part of south-east London. The area is notable for its educational institutions, including Goldsmiths, University of London, Haberdashers' Hatcham College, and Addey and Stanhope School, which could influence local planning applications related to educational and residential developments.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Cross 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Cross, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 895 planning applications were submitted near New Cross. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (95), tree works (91), discharge of conditions (28). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Cross?
In the last 24 months, 895 planning applications were submitted near New Cross. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Cross?
The average planning decision time near New Cross is 58 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 New Cross?
The planning approval rate near New Cross is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Cross?
The most common type of planning application near New Cross is full planning applications, with 95 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Cross?
You can search and track planning applications near New Cross on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.