St James Church Briarwood Road London SW4 9PJ

Awaiting decision 26/01112/FUL
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW4 9PJ

Description

Application for Full Planning Permission for replacement of the existing roof coverings from asphalt to a liquid-applied Kemper waterproofing system; installation of insulation to the barrel-vaulted nave roof (Roof A) and the high-level flat roof (Roof B); replacement of existing metal louvred bases to the 7x rooflights with insulated kerbs with secondary glazing below; increase in height of the existing roof in low-level areas, including the introduction of new overflows; formation of a new door opening on the west side of the tower to provide access from the vertical ladder onto the nave roof; removal of non-original white trunking from the north and south elevations; making good of stained glass windows, precast concrete window surrounds; high-level brickwork and copings; and repairs to the bell tower, including redecoration of the cross to its original decorative scheme.

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