17 Methley Street London Lambeth SE11 4AL

Awaiting decision 26/00502/FUL

Council

Lambeth

Date received

16 Feb 2026

Date validated

24 Feb 2026

Postcode

SE11 4AL

Description

Erection of a single storey side/rear infill extension, including lowering the basement floor level, together with installation of french doors incorporating juliet balconies at ground floor level to the side and rear, plus the replacement of the rear window.

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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