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Planning in West Norwood

Approved
76%
427 of 543 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Norwood in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Lambeth's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of LambethCouncil page

Around West Norwood

Postcode districts

SE27 176 applications in the last 12 monthsSE19 253 applications in the last 12 monthsSE21 374 applications in the last 12 monthsSW16 753 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Lambeth

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About West Norwood

West Norwood is a predominantly residential suburb in the London Borough of Lambeth, situated 5.4 miles south-southeast of Charing Cross. Nestled in a bowl-like valley, the area is bordered by hills on three sides, offering panoramic views of iconic London landmarks, including the City of London and Canary Wharf. This unique topography and its proximity to central London make West Norwood an interesting location for planning applications, with potential for both residential and commercial development.

The area around West Norwood has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Norwood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Norwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 650 planning applications were submitted near West Norwood. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (78), outline applications (61), tree works (59). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

30 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 24 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Norwood?
In the last 24 months, 650 planning applications were submitted near West Norwood. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Norwood?
The average planning decision time near West Norwood is 66 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 West Norwood?
The planning approval rate near West Norwood is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Norwood?
The most common type of planning application near West Norwood is full planning applications, with 78 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Norwood?
You can search and track planning applications near West Norwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.