New Cross, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Cross, Lewisham - Greater London.
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Planning applications in New Cross 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
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham North
- LSOA: Lewisham 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Cross.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
82 planning applications found near New Cross.
- DC/26/144303 - DAYKINS HOUSE, JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NJ
Construction of an outbuilding for use as a home office/games room in the rear garden at Daykins ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-07-02 - DC/26/144340 - 152-154 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE14 6PD
The removal of existing window and the installation of 2 new windows and double doors in rear gro...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-29 - DC/26/144500 - 151 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TF
Application submitted under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for non-materia...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-29 - DC/26/144513 - 18 FLORENCE ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6TW
Demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a single storey granny annexe to provid...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-25 - DC/26/144119 - LAND AND GARAGES TO THE REAR OF, 153-155 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TF
Change of use of the existing live/work units into dwellinghouse, together with alterations to th...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-08 - DC/26/144002 - 156 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) submitted under Section 191 of the To...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 48 MALPAS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1BS
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: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 130 TANNERS HILL, LONDON, SE8 4QD
Alteration and conversion to provide two self contained flats, together with alterations to the front elevation and all associated works at 130 Tanners Hill SE8.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 39 VESTA ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NJ
REAR: ONE: Neighbouring plum tree (T1) CROWN REDUCTION by 2m to 4m from 6m. SPREAD by 2m to 2.5m from 4.5m REASON: reshaping, routine maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 1-3 ASHBY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PR
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/23/130234) dated 20 November 2023, for th
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 446 NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON, SE14 6TY
Part demolition, and alteration and change of use of the existing two storey building into a house in multiple occupation HMO (Use Class C4) for five people, together with the construction of a roof e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - CHESTER LODGE, 25 AND A HALF, WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1PL
The installation of a replacement timber front door at Chester Lodge, 25 and Half, Wickham Road SE4.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 40 WICKHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1NZ
FRONT: ONE Lime (T1) Re-Pollard by approx 6m down to previous points Height from 10.0m to 4.0m Crown spread from 4.0m to 1.5m REASON: - routine maintenance. ONE Lime (T2) Re-Pollard by approx 6m down
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 71 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE14 6QD
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6-Piling Operations of planning permission DC/24/136954 dated 30th April 2025 at 71 Lewisham Way SE14.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 71 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1TF
FRONT: TWO Trachycarpus Fortunei (ht.4-5m) FELL. Reasons: one is dying, they are non-indigenous and have far outgrown what was originally expected. The trees will be replaced by a magnolia tree in one
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 54 VESTA ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2NH
Installation of replacement double-glazed timber sash windows to front, side and rear elevation at 54 Vesta Road, SE4.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 13 OMMANEY ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section 191 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the use of property as a small HMO (Use Class C4) at 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 162 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1UU
Application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a non-material amendment to planning permission DC/25/138864 dated 13 May 2025 to allow the approved bu
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 37 UPPER BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1SY
FRONT: TWO lime trees (T1, T2)(ht.6m) CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 2m from 6m to 4m, Spread by 1m from 4m to 3m. CROWN THIN by 25 % REASON: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 63 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NH
REAR: ONE Eucalyptus tree (T2) CROWN LIFT to approx 6m CROWN REDUCTION Ht by 4m from 15m to 11m. SPREAD by 3m from 4.5m to 1.5m on N compass point, no redcution on s compass point, by 0.5m from 3.5m t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of New Cross in Lewisham - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Cross a particularly low-crime area.
New Cross has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Nunhead Cemetery. 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 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
In the last 24 months, 302 planning applications were submitted near New Cross. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 New Cross.
The average decision time of 46 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 were full planning applications (99), tree works (95), discharge of conditions (29). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 275 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 148 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 21 applications
- Awaiting decision: 119 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.