West Norwood, Lambeth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Norwood, Lambeth - Greater London.
Lambeth - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Norwood are administered by London Borough Of Lambeth. View the full London Borough Of Lambeth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lambeth
- Parliamentary constituency: Dulwich and West Norwood
- LSOA: Lambeth 031D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Norwood.
- 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 West Norwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near West Norwood.
- 26/01762/LDCP - 45 St Louis Road London SE27 9QJ
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a roof dormer roof extension and installation of three front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01761/LDCP - 45 St Louis Road London SE27 9QJ
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of ground floor single storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01718/LDCP - 89 Elder Road London Lambeth SE27 9NB
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the change of use from a single dwelling (Class C3) to a care home for up to 9 residents (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 78 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AH
Five day notification for tree works: T1 Hawthorn tree (7m in height) - Fell dead tree to ground level within the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01500/LDCP - 126 Gipsy Road London SE27 9RE
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of an L-shaped rear dormer roof extension and installation of 3 front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/01197/LDCP - 23 Chalford Road London SE21 8BX
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2 front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-15 - - 8 Eylewood Road London SE27 9NA
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to installation of a new vehicular crossover and dropped kerb, with formation of wheel tracks of permeable block paving laid
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 26/01180/LDCP - 8 Eylewood Road London SE27 9NA
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to installation of a new vehicular crossover and dropped kerb, with formation of wheel tracks of permeable block paving laid
Status: Undecided | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 131 South Croxted Road London SE21 8AX
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4(Arboricultural Method Statement) and 5(Foundation Method Statement) of planning permission 25/00394/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear side
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 48 Auckland Hill London SE27 9QQ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a rear dormer together with the installation of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 89 Elder Road London SE27 9NB
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the use of the premises as a residential home.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 21 St Cloud Road London SE27 9PN
Request for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) in relation to the erection of an L-shaped rear dormer roof extension with the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 82 Clive Road London SE21 8BU
Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 23/01720/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension, the installation of a firs
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 208 Gipsy Road London SE27 9RB
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to 6 people (Use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 88 Auckland Hill London Lambeth SE27 9QQ
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension and the installation of a side French door unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 43 Norwood Park Road London Lambeth SE27 9UB
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 3.50m (length), 3.60m (total maximum height) and 3.00m (height to the eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 89 Elder Road London SE27 9NB
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to change of use of a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to children's care home (Use Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 45 St Louis Road London SE27 9QJ
Conversion of existing single dwelling into two self-contained dwellings including the erection of a ground and first floor rear extension and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 51 Norwood Park Road London Lambeth SE27 9UB
Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for the erection of a hip-to-gable roof enlargement, a rear dormer roof extension and the insertion of two rooflights to the front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Park Tavern Public House 54 - 56 Elder Road London SE27 9ND
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of Planning Permission ref: 22/00442/FUL (Change of use of the Public House (Sui Generis) into 5 self contained flats (Use Class C3), involving excavation to
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Lambeth | Date: 2025-10-05
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A brief summary of West Norwood in Lambeth - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Norwood a particularly low-crime area.
West Norwood has 15 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Norwood Triangle, Harold Road, Lancaster Avenue, Dulwich Wood, Beulah Hill, Rosendale Road, Gipsy Hill, Westow Hill, Norwood Grove, Elderwood, Church Road, Upper Norwood, Belvedere Road, Anerley, West Norwood, Park Hall Road, Dulwich Village. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Norwood includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in West Norwood
In the last 24 months, 174 planning applications were submitted near West Norwood. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 West Norwood.
At 59 days on average, decisions near West Norwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Norwood were outline applications (35), discharge of conditions (32), tree works (28).
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 131 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 82 applications
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