38 Woodfield Avenue London Lambeth SW16 1LG

Decided 26/00445/FUL
Council
Date received
11 Feb 2026
Date validated
11 Feb 2026
Postcode
SW16 1LG

Description

Demolition of rear conservatory to the rear and erection of a brick built rear extension, replacement of windows with a like for like style, erection of one rear dormer and two side dormer extensions, installation of one roof light to the front, removal of existing chimney and alterations to vent pipe.

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