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88% of the 32 applications decided in Waterloo & South Bank, Lambeth, between August 2026 and November 2026, were approved; across Lambeth, 61% of the refusals read were refused at least in part over design or the character of the area. Plan Forecast, 4 November 2026.
Across Lambeth: what refusals were about
Of the 41 refusals whose decision notices we read, the share that gave a reason about each.
- Design and character of the area 61% 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 422 decisions. See the whole council.
What people apply for here
| Type of work | Decisions | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Change of use | 5 | too few to say |
| Garden room or outbuilding | 3 | too few to say |
| Rear extension | 2 | too few to say |
| Loft conversion or dormer | 1 | 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.
Address withheld
ApprovedTemporary installation for a period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2027 of an interactive seating block at an area fronting the Royal National Theatre, located along Queen's Walk.
Decided 3 November 2026 26/02595/LB
Waterloo Road London
ApprovedInstallation of 2no. external wall-mounted condenser units at roof level on the existing stair core, with associated structural and ancillary works.
Decided 3 November 2026 26/02621/FUL
Ufford Street London
ApprovedInstallation of three conservation style roof lights to the rear roof slope and removal and infilling of one existing 1st floor rear window.
Decided 15 October 2026 26/02329/FUL
Other work in Lambeth
Questions people ask
What percentage of planning applications in Waterloo & South Bank are approved?
88% were approved, over 32 decisions that went one way or the other. Lambeth's figure across all types of work is drawn from 422 decisions.
How many planning decisions does Plan Forecast hold for Waterloo & South Bank?
32 decided applications whose postcode falls in Waterloo & South Bank, from August 2026 to November 2026.
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