Norwood Cemetery Norwood High Street London SE27 9JU

Awaiting decision 26/00208/DET
Council
Date received
23 Jan 2026
Date validated
23 Jan 2026
Postcode
SE27 9JU

Description

Approval of details pursuant to condition 9(Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 18/02962/RG3 (A new pedestrian access to the West Norwood Cemetery from Robson Road involving the formation of a new opening within the existing boundary wall in the northeast corner of the cemetery. Alterations within the cemetery including the formation of steps, ramp and a new terrace and, repairs to the existing wall. Removal of the existing service enclosure and prefabricated structures containing stores and a toilet. Removal of the east wing of prefabricated structure with associated alterations to the remaining part of the structure) granted on 21.01.2019.

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