St James Church Briarwood Road London SW4 9PJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01112/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Application for Full Planning Permission for carrying out of repair and upgrade works including replacement of the original asphalt roof coverings with insulation and a cold-applied Kemper Roofing product; replacement of the original metal louvered bases to the nave rooflights, with a new insulated kerb, with secondary glazing installed below, to enhance thermal performance of the building envelope and mitigate heat loss; repairs to the brickwork and copings at high level; installation of a safe access system to the high level roofs and creation of a new door in the north side of the tower at roof level to provide access directly from the existing vertical ladder; removal of the non-original trunking from the north and south elevations; repairs to precast concrete window surrounds; repairs to stained glass windows; and repairs to the Bell Tower. (Associated Listed Building Consent with reference number 26/00590/LB) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 36

Other documents 24

PDF STRUCTUL REPORT 412-01-2 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-801 - HIGH_LEVEL_FLAT_ROOF_B_-_TYPICAL_ROOF_DETAILS_AS_PROPOSED Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-800 - MAIN_BARREL_VAULTED_ROOF_A_-_TYPICAL_ROOF_DETAILS Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DOCUMENT_ISSUE_REGISTER Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-010 - THE_LOCATION_PLAN Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-600 - BELL_TOWER_NEW_DOOR_TO_ROOF_A_AS_PROPOSED Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-201 - GENERAL_ARRANGEMENT_ROOF_PLAN_AS_PROPOSED Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTURAL REPORT 412-01-3 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTU REPORT 412-01-1 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-903 - DESIGN_AND_ACCESS_STATEMENT Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-901 - STATEMENT_OF_NEEDS Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGH_LEVEL_ROOF_AND_MASONRY_INSPECTION_REPORT_V2 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-805 - TYPICAL_LOW_LEVEL_FLAT_ROOF_C-F_DETAILS_-_AS_PROPOSED_SHEET_1 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-301 - PHOTOGRAPHS_AND_PHOTOMONTAGES Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-806 - ROOFLIGHT_KERB_DETAIL_AS_EXISTING Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF XISTING Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-101 - GENERAL_ARRANGEMENT_ROOF_PLAN_AS_EXISTING Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-100 - SITE_PLAN Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTURAL_SUMMARY SK2 P2 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-807 - ROOFLIGHT_KERB_DETAIL_AS_PROPOSED Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-804 - TYPICAL_LOW_LEVEL_FLAT_ROOF_C-F_DETAILS_-_AS_EXISTING Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTURAL REPORT 412-01-4 Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-900 - HIGH_LEVEL_REPAIRS_PROJECT___OUTLINE_SCHEDULE_OF_WORKS Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 201410-D-300 - PHOTOGRAPHS_AND_PHOTOMONTAGES Supporting Docs · 27 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SW4 9PJ
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Clapham Common & Abbeville
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
A&RME Architects

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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