ARCHES 3-5 AND ARCH 544 GRESHAM ROAD London SW9 9PJ

Awaiting decision 26/00278/FUL
Council
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Jan 2026
Postcode
SW9 9PJ

Description

Change of use of Arches 3-5 from Class B8 (distribution and storage) to flexible use of Class B8 (distribution and storage) and Class E(g)(iii) use (light industrial), installation of front and rear infills along with associated external works, cycle parking, and external works to Arch 544.

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