Planning application forms and advice notes
The Building Safety Levy (BSL) will come into effect on 1 October 2026. It is a tax on new dwellings and new bedspaces in purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA).
Developers must pay the levy on certain building control applications or notices before completion or occupation of the building. The Council will collect the levy.
The Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025 sets out how the levy will operate.
Have your say: Local Validation RequirementsLewisham Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Local Validation Requirements for planning applications. The consultation runs until 29 September 2026.
We encourage you to submit applications online through the Planning Portal. On the portal you can create an electronic application, attach your drawings and other supporting documents and pay the application fee by credit or debit card.
If you do not want to apply online, you can download forms and submit them to us along with the required supporting documents and fee. See the Planning Portal for help selecting the correct application form.
In order to submit a valid planning application you must follow the local requirements list which sets out what is required for each type of application and the minimum that we will accept as part of the submission. Please note when applying for a lawful development certificate the local requirements list does not apply and guidance on these can be found in the list below).
Fees
In most cases, a fee is required. Please use our fees list or calculate the fee using the Planning Portal fee calculator.
You can pay either:
- pay fees on the Planning Portal when you submit your application
- call 020 8314 7400 to make a payment
Please note we only accept debit or credit cards.
Forms and guidance notes
Windows
There is separate advice on making an application for windows.
| Application form | Guidance notes |
| Householder applications | Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling form This is the householder application form for outside conservation areas. If your proposal relates to a flat or maisonette or the construction of a new dwelling then please use the full planning permission form. Conservation areaHouseholder applications for those living in a conservation area Listed buildings |
| Householder applications – larger extensions |
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| Householder applications – changes once you have received planning permission | Application for non-material amendment Following the grant of planning permission, you may wish to make small amendments to the permission e.g. repositioning a door or window. Where these are non-material you can use this form to apply. Whether or not a proposed amendment is non-material depends on the circumstances of the case. For example, repositioning a window may be a material if it overlooks a neighbour, but may be non-material if not. |
| Lawful development certificate applications | |
| Applications for full planning permission |
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| Applications for outline permission | |
| Application for reserved matters and removal or variation of conditions | |
| Conditions | Approval of details form Please use this form to discharge conditions that have been imposed on a previous application. |
| Listed building consent | Application for planning permission and listed building consent for alterations, extension, or demolition of a listed building |
| Advertisement consent | |
| Other application types |