What percentage of planning applications does Lewisham approve?

Lewisham approves approximately 83% of planning applications, based on 25,728 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Lewisham decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 25,728 planning decisions published by Lewisham.

What is the refusal rate for Lewisham planning applications?

Lewisham refuses approximately 17% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Lewisham?

The average planning application in Lewisham takes 9.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 21,400 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Lewisham compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

Lewisham Planning Decisions — What Gets Approved and Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Lewisham

4 days ago

Construction of a single storey, L-shaped ground floor rear extension, single st

None · Hither Green

Approved

5 days ago

The installation of a new shopfront, retractable awning and roller shutter at 13

None · Lewisham Central

Refused

5 days ago

Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new 4 storey building

None · Deptford

Approved

5 days ago

Retrospective planning permission for the construction of timber decking, shed,

None · Brockley

Approved

5 days ago

Demolition of the existing garage and the construction of a single storey granny

None · Deptford

Approved

6 days ago

Demolition of the existing ground floor retail units and the construction of a p

None · Grove Park

Approved

6 days ago

Lowering of the existing basement, removal of door at basement level and instal

None · Telegraph Hill

Approved

6 days ago

Construction of a single-storey ground floor side and rear extension at 16 Lipho

None · Forest Hill

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 25,728 planning decisions made by Lewisham from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Lewisham planning approval rates page.

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