Report an unauthorised development

Tell us if you think planning control has been breached.

Building Safety Levy: starts 1 October 2026

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 Requirements

Lewisham Council is consulting on proposed updates to its Local Validation Requirements for planning applications. The consultation runs until 29 September 2026.

Find out more and submit your comments.

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.

Report an unauthorised development

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Published on: 05/02/2026