Following on from Lambeth’s successful beta for lawful development certificates, we are pleased to launch the pilot of our new online submission tool for householder planning applications.
This service is a pilot, so you may encounter bugs and issues. We have provided a dedicated telephone line for applicants should you experience issues in using this new tool.
Before you apply
Check if you need planning permission.
You might need planning permission if you want to:
- make a change to your house, like adding an extension or loft conversion or installing a satellite dish
- build something new like an outbuilding or swimming pool
- alter your house or the property walls and fences
- change the vehicular or pedestrian access to your property
Apply for planning permission before work starts.
What you’ll need
Have as much detail to hand as possible. We’ll ask you questions about:
- the property
- your details
- the project (including the materials you want to use).
For the existing property and the proposed works, you’ll always need to submit:
- site plans
- elevations
- location plan
- design and access statement.
Within the service you’ll have the option to create your own:
- location plan
- design and access statement
Depending on your project, you may also need to submit:
- a heritage statement
- a flood risk assessment
- any other drawings and photographs that help us understand the project.
Check our Local Planning Application Requirements (PDF, 1.4MB) to find out what else you need to submit.
Payment
You’ll also need a credit or debit card to pay any planning fees, or the details of the person you want to ‘invite to pay’. The fee depends on the type of planning permission you’re applying for. If the project is about works to an existing home the fee is £258.
Disabled residents
If you’re making changes to your property to support a disabled resident, you may be exempt from paying fees. We’ll ask for supporting information for this in your application.
When you’ll get a decision
For a project about works to an existing home, you should get a response in 8 weeks.
Apply
Get technical support with the online tool
Either telephone 020 7926 9955, Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or email DigitalPlanning@lambeth.gov.uk
The Digital Planning team won't be able to help with questions about planning decisions or about what projects might need permission.
You can find out more about Lambeth’s pre-application advice service to help you decide how to proceed.
If you would prefer not to try the online tool we’ve been developing, you can still apply for planning permission using the Planning Portal.
Help us improve this service
We welcome all feedback - positive and negative. You can use the feedback button (found at the top and bottom of each page of our new online submission tool) to record comments or report issues as you go along.