How long do planning decisions take near Stockwell?

The average planning decision time near Stockwell is 67 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 Stockwell?

The planning approval rate near Stockwell is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stockwell?

The most common type of planning application near Stockwell is discharge of conditions, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stockwell?

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Stockwell, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stockwell, Lambeth - Greater London.

Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stockwell are administered by London Borough Of Lambeth. View the full London Borough Of Lambeth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stockwell

Stockwell is a vibrant district in South London, nestled within the London Borough of Lambeth, just 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south of Charing Cross. Its strategic location and diverse community make it an area of interest for planning applications and urban development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lambeth
Parliamentary constituency: Clapham and Brixton Hill
LSOA: Lambeth 019D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stockwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stockwell.

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 Stockwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

104 planning applications found near Stockwell.

26/01933/DET - Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road London SW9 9QD
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Noise) of planning permission 22/00740/RG3 (Installation of air source heat pump), granted on 01.09.2022.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-30
26/01889/FUL - 23 Mordaunt Street London SW9 9RD
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-25
26/01830/TCA - 52 Acre Lane London SW2 5SP
2 x Leylandii - reduce in height by approximately 3.5m and reduce lateral branches to give a more boxy shape. 2 x Horse chestnut (misidentified in survey as sycamore) - reduce in height by 1.5 to 2 me
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01778/FUL - 5 Tasman Road London SW9 9LZ
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-17
26/01767/FUL - 11 Hemberton Road London SW9 9LE
Replacement of the timber railing to the rear roof terrace with 1.7 metre high obscure-glazed screening to Flat C.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-16
26/01721/FUL - 10 Mayflower Road London SW9 9JZ
Replacement of the rear outrigger roof from flat roof to pitched roof, with the installation of 2x roof lights and replacement of the second floor side window with upvc double obscured glazed casement
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-12
26/01728/TPO - 20 Stockwell Avenue London Lambeth SW9 9SY
T1, T2 and T3 London Plane Trees. Reduce as per below: T1 - 22m T2 - 21m T3 - 18m Current Widths (W): T1 - 17m T2 - 16m T3 - 13m Reduction pruning measures: T1 - 4m reduction of (H), 3m reduction (W)
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-12
26/01656/FUL - 130 Landor Road London SW9 9JB
Replacement of existing 1st floor front window with a double door to provide access to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-05
26/01666/ADV - 496-498 Brixton Road London Lambeth SW9 8EX
Display of illuminated fascia signage and a projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-05
26/01561/LB - 34 Stockwell Green London Lambeth SW9 9HZ
Retrospective listed building consent for the installation of illuminated signage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-22
26/01426/ADV - 10-16 Acre House Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SG
Retrospective advertisement consent for the retention of an internally illuminated fascia sign affixed to the front elevation of the commercial premises.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-22
26/01565/FUL - Piano House 9 Brighton Terrace London Lambeth SW9 8DJ
Replacing existing entrance gates to the north elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-22
- 88 Ballater Road London SW2 5QP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-15
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26/01485/LDCP - 88 Ballater Road London SW2 5QP
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a rear dormer roof extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-15
26/01443/LB - 46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP
Replacement of brick pavers with heritage clay brick pavers to match new concrete paving, Replacement of existing timber sashes on a like-for-like basis with laminated glass and repairs to the existin
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-12
26/01442/FUL - 46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP
Replacement of brick pavers with heritage clay brick pavers to match new concrete paving, Replacement of existing timber sashes on a like-for-like basis with laminated glass and repairs to the existin
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-12
- 359 Clapham Road London SW9 9BT
Erection of an upwards roof extension to create additional habitable rooms with other associated works. (Flat 8). (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-23
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26/01203/FUL - 58 Pulross Road London Lambeth SW9 8AB
Erection of a mansard roof extension with 2 dormers to the front and one to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-16
- 34 Stockwell Green London SW9 9HZ
Application for Listed Building Consent for the retention of part of the ground floor commercial unit (Use Class E) and partial demolition of the rear laundry, with the erection of a two-storey buildi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Land Rear Of 218-220 Stockwell Road London
Approval of details pursuant to condition 12 (Biodiversity ) for planning permission 24/03420/FUL (Erection of a dwelling with a mansard roof, together with provision of refuse/cycle storage, associat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Stockwell in Lambeth - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stockwell a particularly low-crime area.

Stockwell has 26 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clapham Park and Northbourne Road, Sibella Road, Brixton, Stockwell Park, Brixton Water Lane, Minet Estate, Vassall Road, Brixton Road, Poet's Corner, Clapham High Street, Clapham, Trinity Gardens, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Loughborough Park, Lansdowne Gardens, Rush Common and Brixton Hill, Hackford Road, Rectory Grove, Ferndale Road, St Marks, Albert Square, Larkhall, Stockwell Green, South Lambeth Road, Brockwell Park. 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.

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Planning Activity in Stockwell

In the last 24 months, 267 planning applications were submitted near Stockwell. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Stockwell.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Stockwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stockwell were discharge of conditions (59), tree works (34), full planning applications (32).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 197 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 109 applications
Refused: 24 applications
Withdrawn: 12 applications
Awaiting decision: 122 applications

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