St Johns, Lewisham - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Johns, Lewisham - Greater London.
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Planning applications in St Johns are administered by London Borough Of Lewisham. View the full London Borough Of Lewisham planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewisham
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewisham North
- LSOA: Lewisham 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Johns.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Johns.
- 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 St Johns based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near St Johns.
- - 78 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 8DA
Submission of details pursuant to discharge condition 7 (Flood resilience) of planning permission reference 26/1049/PN2 dated 26/05/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - DC/26/144564 - 52 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH
Details submitted pursuant to the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition under Schedule 7A of...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 52 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH
Details submitted pursuant to the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 of planning permission DC/24/136205 dated 25 April 2025 (as ame
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 35 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 8PE
T1 5m Holm Oak - Reduce the height of the tree by up to 2 metres to leave a 3m tree and reduce a 5m spread by 2m on all compass points T2 8m Holly tree - Lift over neighbours drive to clear tip back t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 106A BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8DA
Installation of one internally illuminated LED fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - DC/26/144391 - 253 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, SE4 1XF
Statement of work T1 Lombardy Poplar - Rear boundary of 253 Lewisham way: To carefully section fe...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-18 - DC/26/144300 - 52 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7-part a (Architectural Features and Materials); and Cond...
Status: Undecided | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 40 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JZ
T1 = To Fell 1 X Purple Plum Tree as Close to Ground Level as Possible. The Tree is Encroaching on to Neighbouring properties due to the location of the Tree. More than 50% of the canopy overhangs int
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 7 ROBINSCROFT MEWS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8DN
T1 5m Goat Willow - Re pollard back to previous points removing approximately 2m to leave a 3m tree T2 5m Leylandii - Reduce in height by 2m to leave a 3m tree and trim face to hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 2 CATHERINE GROVE, LONDON, SE10 8BS
Magnolia denudata (T1) - prune upper and outer shoots approximately 1.5 metres back to suitable branches to provide clearance to house and improve light penetration. Maintenance to keep size and shape
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 42 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JZ
Prunus ssp. The tree belongs to the neighbour at number 40 Devonshire Drive but more than 50% of the canopy overhangs the garden at 42 Devonshire Drive, spanning almost to the opposite boundary wall a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Former Greenwich Magistrates Court (including rear car park), 7-9 Blackheath Road & 2 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8PE
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 51 (Lighting Strategy) of planning permission 22/3092/MA, dated 21/09/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 48 GUILDFORD GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JT
Copper Beech: Crown reduction - reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metres and thin crown area by approx. 15% Reason for works: General maintenance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 52 DEPTFORD BROADWAY, LONDON, SE8 4PH
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-part a (Demolition and Construction Environment Management Plan); Condition 4-part a (Archaeology Programme of Works); Condition 5-part a (Landscape and Ecolo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - ASHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, ASHMEAD ROAD, LONDON, SE8 4DX
REAR: ONE: Oak tree (T1) FELL to gorund level. REASON: The removal of the existing tree is essential to facilitate the expansion of a safe and accessible nursery play area. The tree's root system has
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - BREAKSPEARS BUILDING, LEWISHAM COLLEGE, BREAKSPEARS ROAD, LONDON, SE4 1UT
Reg 5 notification
Type: Telecoms | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 50 GUILDFORD GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JT
Installation of x1 air-source heat pump in rear garden and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - 78 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONDON, SE10 8DA
Prior Approval is sought to change the use of rear section of basement from (Class E) to form 2 x Studio flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 14 SUNNINGHILL ROAD, LONDON, SE13 7SS
The construction of a single storey rear extension, roof extension to the rear roof slope, installation of rooflights in the front roof slope and all associated works at 14 Sunninghill Road SE13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 13 CLIFF TERRACE, LONDON, SE8 4DZ
The installation of replacement white timber slim-line double glazed sliding sash windows and grey timber slim-line double glazed front door in the front elevation at 13 Cliff Terrace SE8.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewisham | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of St Johns in Lewisham - Greater London
St Johns is a settlement located in Lewisham - Greater London, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Johns a particularly low-crime area.
St Johns has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Island 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, St Johns 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 St Johns
In the last 24 months, 439 planning applications were submitted near St Johns. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 St Johns.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near St Johns were full planning applications (141), tree works (115), discharge of conditions (57). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 408 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 203 applications
- Refused: 38 applications
- Withdrawn: 19 applications
- Awaiting decision: 179 applications
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