10 Halsmere Road London SE5 9LN

Pending 26/01553/NMC
Council
Date received
21 May 2026
Date validated
21 May 2026
Postcode
SE5 9LN

Description

Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/03543/FUL (Erection of 2 storey rear extension to Block B, erection of single storey link between Block A and Block B, reconfiguration of cycle and bin stores and landscaping works) granted on 05.02.2026. Amendment sought: Omission of two small areas of green roof at ground floor roof level and the ground floor terrace. Reduction in the footprint of the link structure connecting the Pod Building and Block B (by 10sqm) Alteration to the first floor 'link bridge' reducing its area Introduction of a sign on the link bridge between Block A and Block B, which also serves as the main entrance to the accommodation Alteration to the glazing ratio on the ground floor windows Addition of a new window at ground floor level to serve the Management Office

Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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