Report an unauthorised development
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.
Changes to how some planning applications are decided from 31 October 2026The Government has introduced new national rules about who decides planning applications.
These rules are formally called the national scheme of delegation. From 31 October 2026, they will decide which applications must be decided by planning officers and which may go to Planning Committee.
The rules will apply to cases decided from that date. We have updated Lewisham’s Constitution to reflect the changes.
You can report a breach of planning control by completing the form below or by emailing planningenforcement@lewisham.gov.uk.
When you report a breach of planning control, you need to give us:
- your full contact details
- the address and postcode of the property you want us to be investigate
- detailed information about how you think planning control has been breached and what harm you believe this is causing
We will store, handle and process your personal details in accordance with GDPR.
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