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66% of the 32 applications decided in Oval, Lambeth, between April 2026 and October 2026, were approved; across Lambeth, 60% of the refusals read were refused at least in part over design or the character of the area. Plan Forecast, 5 November 2026.
Across Lambeth: what refusals were about
Of the 81 refusals whose decision notices we read, the share that gave a reason about each.
- Design and character of the area 60% That the work suits the house and the street: its size, its shape, its roof and its materials.
- Neighbours' amenity 32% That the neighbours keep reasonable light, outlook and privacy: no wall that looms over them, and no window that overlooks their home or garden more than the council judges acceptable.
- Heritage assets 17% That the work does no harm to the character or appearance of a conservation area, or to a listed building, its setting or what makes it special. The council gives that great weight, and any harm needs clear justification.
Lambeth as a whole granted a comparable share across 1,070 decisions. See the whole council.
What people apply for here
| Type of work | Decisions | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Rear extension | 8 | too few to say |
| Change of use | 3 | too few to say |
| Loft conversion or dormer | 2 | too few to say |
Recent decisions
Real decisions, newest first. Addresses are reduced to the street here; the council publishes them in full on its own register.
Kennington Oval London
RefusedErection of 7no. residential units (Class C3) with associated cycle and refuse storage.
Decided 30 October 2026 26/02062/FUL
Albert Square London
RefusedReplacement of two non-original third floor timber sash windows on the principal elevation with bespoke painted hardwood sash windows incorporating slimline heritage double glazing to the third floor.
Decided 16 October 2026 26/01939/LB
Claylands Road London
ApprovedApplication for prior approval for the enlargement of the dwellinghouse by construction of one additional storey at a total maximum height of 2.63m (overall building height to be 8.05m).
Decided 15 October 2026 26/02129/P1AA
Other work in Lambeth
Questions people ask
What percentage of planning applications in Oval are approved?
66% were approved, over 32 decisions that went one way or the other. Lambeth's figure across all types of work is drawn from 1,070 decisions.
How many planning decisions does Plan Forecast hold for Oval?
32 decided applications whose postcode falls in Oval, from April 2026 to October 2026.
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