57 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1PH

Awaiting decision 26/00614/LB
Council
Date received
26 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
SW2 1PH

Description

Conversion of the garage into a study and plant room, including the replacement of the roof and front/rear doors; replacement of the kitchen roof with a pitched roof and the french doors with crittall style doors; conversion of the ground floor shower room to a pantry and office to a bathroom; installation of a new lintel above the dining room window; conversion of the small first floor front room to an en-suite, including a jib door to the master bedroom; replacement of the timber gate with a traditional handmade iron gate; and removal/replacement of the cement render with lime render to the front facade. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/00614/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/00613/FUL).

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 277

Lambeth ranks #129 out of 277 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.

Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #247 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 277
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #129 of 277
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 277
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