Planning Applications in
Lambeth
Lambeth has a population of approximately 330,000 and is part of the London region. Search any postcode in Lambeth to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Lambeth
Based on 2408 applications tracked between 2025-07-11 and 2026-10-27.
Full
27% of all applications
Householder
16% of all applications
Demolition
10% of all applications
Tree Works
9% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
9% of all applications
Unknown
8% of all applications
Lambeth Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-07-11 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Lambeth
PlanWatch currently holds 2,408 Lambeth planning records across 1,140 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-07-11 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (639), Householder (391), Demolition (230).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Lambeth
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Lambeth area.
Woodgate Tower Development
2024Plans for a 14-storey tower with 237 affordable homes on the former Homebase site in Streatham Vale faced over 1,000 objections. Residents protested the 'prison-like' density, lack of ground-level green space (playground on rooftop with cage fencing), privacy issues, and threat to protected panoramic views from Streatham Common. Councillors approved despite Conservative opposition and community backlash. A planning inspector later allowed the appeal in June 2024.
Why this matters: This case shows how major developments can be approved despite overwhelming local opposition. Monitoring would track the appeal outcome and similar high-density proposals across the borough.
South Bank Office Development
2024Government overruled Lambeth Council to approve a £700 million redevelopment near the National Theatre, including office space, hotel, and public areas. Heritage groups opposed impact on South Bank's cultural landscape.
Why this matters: Government overrides of local planning decisions require monitoring to identify when central government intervenes against local wishes.
Major Developments to Watch in Lambeth
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Lambeth.
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What Makes Planning in Lambeth Different
- Protected panoramic views from Streatham Common
- Article 4 Directions controlling HMOs in Streatham (2024)
- Significant heritage assets along river frontages
- Air quality management areas
Lambeth has one of London's highest housing targets. Acute affordability crisis with high demand for affordable housing. Regeneration areas face gentrification concerns.
Key Areas in Lambeth
Inner London borough with acute housing pressure. High density residential areas with significant regeneration zones. Major transit corridors driving development.
Recent Planning Applications in Lambeth
Latest applications submitted to Lambeth council.
Certificate of Lawful Development (existing) with respect to the use of part of the ground floor as self-contained residential flat (Use Class C3)
376 Brixton Road London SW9 7AW
Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) with respect to the use of the part of the ground floor and first floor as a 2-bed residential unit.
376 Brixton Road London SW9 7AW
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a roof extension to rear outrigger.
82 Mayall Road London SE24 0PJ
Installation of new kiosk (retrospective)
Kiosk, North Block, County Hall, Belvedere Road London SE1 7GH
Erection of a second-storey rear extension and the addition of a window to the mansard. Reduction from a double sliding door to a single door with a Juliet balcony (Retrospective)
3 Walberswick Street London Lambeth SW8 1XF
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Lambeth council website.
Visit Lambeth planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Lambeth
Lambeth Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Lambeth's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Lambeth Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Lambeth council planning portal — planning.lambeth.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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