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 1697 applications tracked between 2025-07-11 and 2026-08-26.
Full
23% of all applications
Householder
16% of all applications
Unknown
11% of all applications
Tree Works
10% of all applications
Demolition
10% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
8% of all applications
Lambeth Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-07-11 to 2026-08-26 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Lambeth
PlanWatch currently holds 1,697 Lambeth planning records across 877 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-07-11 to 2026-08-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (384), Householder (264), Tree Works (170).
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.
Approval of details pursuant to condition 58 (Fire Strategy) of planning permission 24/01224/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a part 6/part 8/part 10 storey building comprising social science incubator space (Class E(g)(i)) on the ground floor with ancillary cafe, light industrial employment space (Class E(g)(iii) on the lower ground floor, with halls of residence and ancillary facilities above (sui generis), with provision of associated cycle parking, new public realm, loading bay and landscaping) granted on 22.08.2025.
7 Glasshouse Walk London SE11 5ES
Listed building consent for the installation of a fully internal, water-cooled air conditioning system comprising one internal condensing unit and two indoor fan coil units.
3 Eagle House Mews London Lambeth SW4 9JY
Conversion of existing house to create 5no. self-contained flats together with the erection of single storey rear and 2-storey side extension and replacement of the existing 2-storey rear projection with a 3-storey rear extension.
7 Thurlow Park Road London Lambeth SE21 8JB
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (samples and a schedule of materials) & 5 (details), 6 (landscape and public realm trategy), 7 (materials and planting), 16 ( sound insulation) & 17 (sound insulation) of planning permission 24/02358/VOC (Variation of conditions 2, 13, 14 and 15 of planning permission ref: 15/03470/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 14/02756/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to provide office (B1) accommodation at lower levels, 34 residential units on upper levels, together with ancillary residential accommodation, car and cycle parking and refuse storage) granted on 12.12.2024.
Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London Lambeth SE1 7SP
Replacement of two non-original third floor timber sash windows on the principal elevation with bespoke painted hardwood sash windows incorporating slimline heritage double glazing to the third floor.
24 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1DA
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: 2 September 2026
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