Search Nunhead planning applications
91 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Nunhead · updated daily · London Borough of Southwark
- 34, Nunhead Lane, London, SE15 3TUAwaiting decisionSingle storey side & rear extensionFull planning permissionReceived 10 Nov 202626/AP/3287
- 8, Barforth Road, SE15 3PSAwaiting decisionWorks to tree with a TCA: T1- Itohion Cypress and T2- Arizone Cypress to cut down/reduce the trees.All OtherReceived 4 Nov 202626/AP/3248
- 166 Erlanger Road, London, SE14 5TJAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) submitted under Section (191) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of 166 Erlanger Road SE14.All OtherReceived 2 Nov 2026DC/26/145834
- 38, Hichisson Road, SE15 3ALAwaiting decisionGround floor side infill extension, facade alterations and all associated works at 38 Hichisson Road,SE15 3AL.HouseholderReceived 30 Oct 202626/AP/3201
- 40, Nunhead Green, SE15 3QFAwaiting decisionDetails of condition 5 (CEMP) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3545 (Change of use of part of the ground floor, the first and second floors from Class E (Business) to C3 (Residential) to create 1 x 3/4-bedroom maisonette external alterations including installation of a new shop front to ground floor shop, replacement of the existing windows and doors with new double glazed timber sash windows and doors , replacement of ground floor side elevation door with a timber door, reconstruction of rear wall, reinstatement of first floor front terrace and refurbishment of rear servicing area including new timber doors/gates.)All OtherReceived 29 Oct 202626/AP/3185
Planning in Nunhead
- Approved
- 90%
- 522 of 560 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Nunhead in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Southwark's planning register.
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Around Nunhead
Postcode districts
SE15 632 applications in the last 12 monthsSE4 326 applications in the last 12 monthsSE14 181 applications in the last 12 monthsSE22 445 applications in the last 12 monthsSE23 389 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: London Borough of Southwark
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About Nunhead
Nunhead, located in the London Borough of Southwark just 4 miles southeast of Charing Cross, is an evolving inner-city suburb known for its historic 52-acre cemetery. Traditionally a working-class area, Nunhead is currently experiencing gentrification, making it an intriguing spot for potential planning applications. Notably, the suburb also houses several underground reservoirs, a remnant of its industrial past.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Nunhead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nunhead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nunhead 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.
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In the last 24 months, 658 planning applications were submitted near Nunhead. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (128), discharge of conditions (61), outline applications (25). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).