Railway Arches 11-15, 17, 18 And 555 Valentia Place, Brixton London SW9 8PJ

Awaiting decision 26/00491/FUL
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
SW9 8PJ

Description

Refurbishment/redevelopment of Rail Arches with continued use as Class B2/B8 (formerly Use Class B1, now within Use Class E), involving demolition of front extension structure and installation of new shutter and a door to Arch 555, and the replacement of the shopfronts with windows above, along with other associated works.

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