5 Lessar Avenue London SW4 9HL

Pending 26/01380/FUL
Change of useNew homes
Council
Lambeth 2.9/10
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
SW4 9HL

Description

Change of use of a large HMO (Sui-generis) into a single-family dwelling (Use Class C3), with the provision of refuse store.

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Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) with respect to the conversion of th…
25/00528/LDCP
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Nearby activity

2025 Approved
3 Eagle House Mews London SW4 9JY
Replace existing rooflights with 4 new rooflight to the side elevations and the installat…
25/03826/LB
2025 Approved
Southside Court Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DH
Back Garden: T1 Lime: Fell to Ground Level
25/00096/TCA
2024 Approved
89 - 93 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DJ
Installation of 3 rooflights to rear ground floor roof.
24/02442/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
1 Lynette Avenue London Lambeth SW4 9HE
Erection of a ground floor rear extension to create a laundry room for Belvedere Hotel
24/02876/FUL
2024 Approved
1 Eagle House Mews London Lambeth SW4 9JY
Installation of new crittall style french doors and floor to ceiling windows.
24/02301/FUL
2023 Approved
79 - 81 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DQ
Excavation and extension of existing basement and forecourt with the formation of front a…
23/04037/FUL
2019 Approved
78 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DG
To remove 1 x False Acacia tree (T2) to rear of property. Reason: the tree has been impli…
19/03909/TCA
2023 Refused
2A Narbonne Avenue London Lambeth SW4 9JS
Erection of a mansard extension to the rear roof with two rear dormers, one with a Juliet…
23/03659/FUL
2023 Approved
4 Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2 front rooflights (Flat 2).
23/02705/FUL
2023 Approved
2A Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension.
23/02361/FUL
2023 Approved
78 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DG
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of a sin…
23/02230/LB
2023 Approved
78 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DG
Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of a single storey conservatory i…
23/02229/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
2A Narbonne Avenue London Lambeth SW4 9JS
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension, together with erection…
23/01467/FUL
2023 Refused
78 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DG
Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of a single storey conservatory i…
23/00809/LB
2023 Refused
78 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DG
Demolition of single storey rear extension and erection of a single storey conservatory i…
23/00808/FUL
2022 Approved
2B Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
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2022 Approved
2B Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
Installation of photovoltaic panels to roof.
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2022 Approved
15 Lynette Avenue London SW4 9HE
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22/00919/FUL
2022 Approved
1 Cautley Avenue London SW4 9HX
Alteration to fenestration on the side elevation at ground and first floor levels.
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2022 Approved
78 Clapham Common South Side London Lambeth SW4 9DG
Extension of existing garage and widening of gate opening
22/02125/FUL
2016 Refused
2A Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
Erection of a rear infill single storey ground floor extension with two rooflights. (Resu…
16/04692/FUL
2016 Refused
Southside Court Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DH
Erection of a secured enclosed porch with a new disabled ramp access, and the provision o…
16/04008/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
8 Cautley Avenue London SW4 9HU
Erection of a single storey ground floor extension to the side of the existing rear addit…
16/03420/FUL
2016 Approved
The New Belvedere Hotel 90 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DL
Erection of a porch to front entrance.
16/00242/FUL
2016 Refused
2A Narbonne Avenue London SW4 9JS
Erection of a new ground floor single storey rear/side infill extension.
16/00989/FUL
Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 292
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings