Clapham Common London SW4 9DE

Awaiting decision 25/03979/RG4
Council
Date received
22 Dec 2025
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW4 9DE

Description

Temporary use of Clapham Common between the 8th to 24th September 2026 for the Colourscape Music Festival including our lightweight temporary Colourscape walk-in, involving the installation and de-installation of temporary infrastructure including fencing and other temporary structures and ancillary works.

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#223 of 282

Lambeth ranks #131 out of 282 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%) #252 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #248 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #131 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 282
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