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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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Based on 274 applications tracked between 2025-10-29 and 2026-02-11.
Full
24% of all applications
Householder
18% of all applications
Tree Works
15% of all applications
Demolition
14% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
9% of all applications
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Lambeth Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-10-29 to 2026-02-11 · Updated 13 March 2026
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 conditions 11 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan), 13 (Travel Plan), 15 (cycle parking) and 17 (Waste Management Plan) of planning permission ref. 21/04616/VOC (Variation of condition 21 (Floorspace) of planning permission ref. 19/01531/FUL (Use of the ground floor of Block B for flexible uses B1, A1-A4, D1, D2 uses (1,017 sqm) and use of the ground floor of Block C for flexible uses B1, A1-A4, D1, D2 uses (396 sqm) and use of the Basement -1 level for flexible uses comprising B1, A1-A4, D1, D2 uses (5,922 sqm).) Granted on: 11/02/2021 Variation sought: To amend Condition 21 to remove the requirement for a minimum quantum of office (B1) floorspace on the site and therefore to delete the last sentence of the Condition, as worded below: Notwithstanding the GIAs for the uses hereby permitted a minimum of 1457sqm of Class B1 floorspace shall be provided on site.), granted on 19.05.2022.
Keybridge House 80 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RG
The erection of a ground floor side extension and a rear mansard loft addition to the outrigger
15 Finsen Road London Lambeth SE5 9AX
Converstion of 2 flats into single dwelling. (Please note: The reference number for this application for Full Planning Permission is 26/00429/FUL, but there is also an associated Listed Building Consent application related to these works with reference number:26/00430/LB)
30 Crescent Grove London SW4 7AH
Approval of details pusuant to condition 4 (mechanical equipment) of Planning Permissin Ref: 25/01285/FUL (Installation of an external escape stair to the rear lightwell from ground floor to 2nd floor level; the formation of bin store and enclosures to services in rear courtyard; the replacement of roller shutter to North elevation on Stamford Street with metal doors; plant room extension and replacement of louvres at the basement level; new external doors to rear of building at basement, ground floor and Level 1 with infill panels above, and new doors to Levels 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8; removal of 4 existing windows to first floor rear elevations, and infilling with recessed brickwork; installation of new external louvred door and metal louver to existing roof level plant room; new condensers within the existing basement lightwell to the southern elevation, replacement of fire escape doors; changes to external Level 1 ductwork, together with other associated works.) granted on 26.06.2025
James Clerk Maxwell Building 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA
Variation of conditions 2 (part a) (roller shutter hours of operation), 4 (removal of all primary cooking equipment) and 5 (opening hours) of planning permission ref. 17/01693/FUL (Application for continued sui generis use as a caf� (Use Class A3) at ground floor level and delicatessen (Use Class A1) at first floor level.), granted on 23.11.2017. Variations sought: 1. Removal of the requirement in condition 2 restricting the hours of operation of the roller shutter. 2. Alter the wording of condition 4 to permit the use of an oven and a fryer. 3. Alter the wording of condition 5 to change the permitted opening hours from 07:30 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday and Bank Holidays to 07:00 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday and Bank Holidays
469 Norwood Road London SE27 9DJ
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- Lambeth council planning portal — planning.lambeth.gov.uk
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- Data last refreshed: 13 March 2026