South Lambeth, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Lambeth, Lambeth - Greater London.
Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement
About South Lambeth
South Lambeth is a vibrant district in South London, located just a mile south of Charing Cross and across the river from Westminster Palace. Originally part of the ancient parish of Lambeth in Surrey, it has evolved significantly since the Victorian era, when rapid development led to a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. The area is now part of the London Borough of Lambeth, which had a population of 303,086 in 2011, and features distinct localities, including the separate parish of South Lambeth established in 1861. This rich history and urban diversity make South Lambeth an important area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lambeth
- Parliamentary constituency: Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- LSOA: Lambeth 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Lambeth.
- 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 South Lambeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
91 planning applications found near South Lambeth.
- - 17A Sidney Road London SW9 0TP
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) with respect to the use of part of the first floor as a residential flat (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 205 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1XP
T1 Sycamore of the submitted MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level. Owner to physically remove any regrowth (no chemical treatment due to translocation risk). T2 Sycamore
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 117 Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
Bay tree (T1): Fell to ground level due to excessive size, causing significant shading and light loss. Tree is in close proximity to boundary wall and public path, with potential to impact the wall -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 161 Hartington Road London SW8 2EY
Sycamore (T1) Thin and reshape the crown, removing 30% of the canopy. Common Lime (T2) Thin and reshape the crown, removing 30% of the canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 235 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1XR
REAR GARDEN : T1 Oak (ht.10m) FELL. Reason: excessive shading to garden, property, and adjacent trees resulting in reduced light levels and suppressed growth; significant annual leaf and twig fall cau
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - St Michaels Church Stockwell Park Road London SW9 0DA
T1 - Rowan - Reduce canopy height and spread by a maximum of 2 metres. Selectively thin the canopy and also remove any deadwood, crossing and dysfunctional branches. Justification - as part of ongoing
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Kingston Mansions 145 - 147 Clapham Road London SW9 0HP
0276 - Fig: Crown reduction/reshape by approximately 1-2m focusing on lateral spread. Current height 6m, spread 8m. Widespread crown. 7426 - Willow: Pollard tree at approximately 4m. Merging lower ste
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 139 Clapham Road London SW9 0HP
Prior Approval for change of use from offices (Use Class E) to 22 self contained residential units (Use Class C3) on first and lower ground floors, with associated bin storage at ground floor level an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 23 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (windows) of planning permission 23/01943/FUL (Replacement of existing front windows to double glazed timber windows - First floor flat) granted on 12.10.20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Bus Shelter Outside 9 To 40 Richardson Court London SW4
Display of a double sided internally illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10 Albert Square London SW8 1BT
Repair and reinstatement of deteriorated basement render and balustrades on the front facade.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - 246 Clapham Road London SW9 0PZ
Replacement of existing windows with timber framed double glazed windows. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/00542/LB, but there is also an associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Ashfield Court 287 Clapham Road London SW9 9BB
FRONT: T1, T2, T3 and T4 Planes REDUCE HEIGHT AND LATERALS by up to 2m to points of last reduction to leave new heights of 10m and spreads of 5m. (Structural pollards). Reason: Routine maintenance to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 101 Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 24/03730/FUL (), granted on 23/01/2025. Variation sought: To alter the wording of condition 2 to update the list of approved plans
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 133 Hartington Road London SW8 2EY
Front Garden: T1 Eucalyptus small juvenile. Section fell to ground level and grind stump. T2 Mimosa. Reduce crown by up to 30 percent and reduce lateral branches to suitable growth points. Remove dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 35 Stockwell Road London SW9 9QB
Rear Garden: T2 Lime. Crown reduce to recent points by approximately 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Savannah 273A Clapham Road London SW9 9BQ
Display of 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign and 1 x externally fascia sign to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - 46 Guildford Road London SW8 2BU
Energy Saving Measures including installation of loft insulation, installation of vacuum glazing, replacement of modern radiators, installation of air source heat pump and cycle storage. (Please note:
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 86 Stockwell Road London SW9 9JQ
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) with respect to continued use of ground and lower ground floor as offices and audio recording studios (Use Class E).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 52 Kay Road London Lambeth SW9 9DE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear 'L-shaped' rear roof extension, incorporating a juliet balcony and the installation of two front r
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of South Lambeth in Lambeth - Greater London
South Lambeth is a vibrant district in South London, located just a mile south of Charing Cross and across the river from Westminster Palace. Originally part of the ancient parish of Lambeth in Surrey, it has evolved significantly since the Victorian era, when rapid development led to a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. The area is now part of the London Borough of Lambeth, which had a population of 303,086 in 2011, and features distinct localities, including the separate parish of South Lambeth established in 1861. This rich history and urban diversity make South Lambeth an important area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Lambeth a particularly low-crime area.
South Lambeth has 32 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapham Park and Northbourne Road, Sibella Road, Vauxhall, Brixton, Dolphin Square, Stockwell Park, Minet Estate, Vassall Road, Brixton Road, Kennington, Poet's Corner, Clapham High Street, Clapham, Trinity Gardens, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Loughborough Park, Lansdowne Gardens, Rush Common and Brixton Hill, Hackford Road, Albert Embankment, Kennington Park Road, Rectory Grove, Churchill Gardens, Ferndale Road, St Marks, Albert Square, Millbank, Pimlico, Larkhall, Stockwell Green, South Lambeth Road. 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, South Lambeth 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 South Lambeth
In the last 24 months, 227 planning applications were submitted near South Lambeth. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 South Lambeth.
At 57 days on average, decisions near South Lambeth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Lambeth were tree works (58), discharge of conditions (49), full planning applications (44). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 24 medium-scale applications, 193 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 8 were dismissed (11% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 99 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 95 applications
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