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Lambeth

2179 applications in the last 12 months · Analysis updated 07 Jun 2026 · Low confidence

Grade – 2179 apps (12 mo)

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Lambeth — 2,166 applications in 12 months; 12 Article 4 directions on record, none HMO-flagged.

Profile

Inner South London, mixed-density regeneration zone; significant residential-led stock across periods, growing flatted stock.

Planning

12 active Article 4 directions in our records with no HMO-specific metadata; verify HMO restrictions directly with the council.

Deal angle

High application throughput (2,166 in 12m) suggests active market; HMO status unclear — council confirmation essential before structuring.

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Investment Grade

A: select with confidence · B: selectable with discipline · C: case-by-case · D: avoid unless exceptional

Insufficient data for lambeth (2208 apps, 1289 decided).

90%

Approval Rate · 12-mo trend

8.9w

Avg Decision

2179

Apps (12 mo)

Council Profile

Planning stance Unknown — insufficient data

Decision speed Unknown

Article 4 directions (planning.data.gov.uk) 12 directions recorded — conservation areas, commercial PD restrictions apply. Full breakdown ↓

Investment Assessment

HMO viability Unknown — see Article 4 status

Commercial conversion Unknown — Article 4 restrictions apply, see below ↓

Timing outlook by type

Householder

Data unavailable

Change of use

Data unavailable

Major development

Data unavailable

Prior approval

Data unavailable

Application types breakdown

Type	Count	Decided	Approval	Avg weeks	Risk	Investor notes
Residential Extension / Householder	649	456	92%	9.2	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Other	574	236	93%	7.8	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
New Build Residential	279	191	93%	10.1	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Commercial / Retail / Food & Beverage	146	78	83%	8.6	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
HMO / House in Multiple Occupation	110	63	89%	8.9	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Listed Building / Heritage	107	76	79%	11.2	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Advertisement / Signage	104	48	98%	9.8	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Lawful Development Certificate	93	63	90%	8.8	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Change of Use	67	35	60%	9.5	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Tree Works	44	18	67%	7.4	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Demolition	17	12	100%	8.3	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Prior Approval / Permitted Development	12	11	100%	11.5	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Telecommunications	5	2	100%	13.3	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.
Mixed Use Development	1	0	0%	6.9	unknown	Insufficient data for AI assessment.

Analyst notes & data quality

Run after more applications have been scraped and decided.

Article 4 Directions planning.data.gov.uk

Commercial to residential (Class MA / Prior Approval)

Fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked — full planning permission required.

certain designated areas Relevant to: developer, investor

Conservation area restrictions (8 designated areas)

Extensions, roof alterations, and window/door changes require planning permission within these areas.

specific conservation areas only — not borough-wide Relevant to: buyer, developer, lender

Change of Use / PDR (3)

These 3 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.

Modified Direction 1 - CAZ since 2022

Commercial to Residential (Class MA)

Converting commercial premises (Class E: offices, retail, cafés, light industrial) to homes requires full planning permission — the fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked here.

Relevant to: developer, investor

Commercial / Employment Zone Designation

This direction applies to a designated commercial or employment area (such as an industrial estate, employment land, town centre, or retail zone). It restricts permitted development rights within that commercial zone and has no effect on residential property.

Relevant to: developer

Modified Direction 2 - KIBAs and WNCBC since 2022

Commercial to Residential (Class MA)

Converting commercial premises (Class E: offices, retail, cafés, light industrial) to homes requires full planning permission — the fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked here.

Relevant to: developer, investor

Modified Direction 3 - Town Centres since 2022

Commercial to Residential (Class MA)

Converting commercial premises (Class E: offices, retail, cafés, light industrial) to homes requires full planning permission — the fast-track Prior Approval route is blocked here.

Relevant to: developer, investor

Conservation Area (8)

These 8 directions each apply to a specific designated area — not the whole borough. Check if your property falls within one.

ALBERT SQUARE since 1975

Conservation Area — Alterations & Extensions