Postcode record · Lambeth
SW8 1BS.
SW8 1BS has 25 known premises and 49 planning records — 43 approved of 49 decided (87.8%). 15 EPC records.
Postcode SW8 1BS · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther53 on the map — every match
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25
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
49
Applications
49 decided
87.8%
Approval rate
43 approved · 3 refused
63 days
Median decision time
average 80 days · 47 dated decisions
15
EPC records
ratings C 1 · D 8 · E 3 · G 3
53
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property
What is it?
SW8 1BS has 25 known premises and 49 planning records — 43 approved of 49 decided (87.8%). 15 EPC records.
Premises (18 of 25 shown)
Name
Details
UPRN 10090196365
UPRN 10090196366
UPRN 100021805630
UPRN 100021805636
UPRN 100021805637
UPRN 100021805638
UPRN 100021805639
UPRN 100021805640
UPRN 100021805641
UPRN 100021805642
UPRN 10090196365
UPRN 10090196366
UPRN 100021805630
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UPRN 100021805636
UPRN 100021805637
UPRN 100021805638
UPRN 100021805639
UPRN 100021805640
UPRN 100021805641
UPRN 100021805642
Planning
What happened?
49 planning applications across the postcode; 43 approved of 49 decided (87.8%). Latest 30 shown.
Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and rendering repairs to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.
20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Listed Building Consent
Approved
2025-11-19
Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and repair rendering to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.
20 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Full Planning Permission
Approved
2025-11-19
Tree Preservation Order 523 (2025) T1 Robinia: Tree Works Submitted: (T1) Robinia: crown reduction by 30% and reshape. Less than 10m from building. Tree has been dropping some large, dead branches into the garden where children play. The roots are causing patio slabs to lift, making a trip hazard. Also causing excess shading to neighbouring garden. Height from 1.40m to 9.8m Crown spread from 9.0m to 6.3m
21 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Approval for works to TPO trees
Refused
2025-11-10
Trees protected under TPO 16 at this site comprise T11 Sycamore and G3 Six Limes. The application proposes the following works: T1 Birch Reduce height by 2m to 10m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m to create 6m radius. T2 to T5 Lime trees Reduce height by 1.5m to 4m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m to create 4m spread to maintain historic pollard framework. Following review of the deposited TPO plan and site inspection undertaken on 2 March 2026, the proposed works subject to this TPO determination relate only to the Lime trees forming Group G3. Council Note: Tree Preservation Order 16 Albert Square protects T11 Sycamore and G3 Six Limes at 15 Albert Square. The current application proposes works only to the Lime trees forming Group G3. The Birch identified in the application is not protected by TPO 16. As the site lies within CA4 Albert Square Conservation Area, the proposed works to the Birch have been considered under section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council raises no objection to the notified works to the Birch and does not propose to make a Tree Preservation Order in respect of that tree.
15 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Approval for works to TPO trees
Approved
2025-10-14
Rear Garden: T1 Robinia: section fell to ground level. Note: On 30 September 2025 the London Borough of Lambeth made Tree Preservation Order No. 523 (2025) to protect this tree. The Order now prevents any works to T1 being undertaken without the Councils formal consent under the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.
21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Approval for works to trees in CA
No objection
2025-08-19
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building with respect to internal works including installation of replacement sanitaryware to 3 bathrooms and 1 WC; removal of 1 existing WC; installation of new cabinetry, fitting and finishes; and re-carpeting and other internal redecoration works.
21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Michael Berry
Certificate of Lawfulness LB
Approved
2025-07-09
Rear Garden: T5: Whitebeam: Crown thin by 20%, removing heavy regrowth. Rear Garden: T6: Robinia: Crown thin by 15% to improve natural form. Rear Garden: T7: Pear: Crown thin by 15%, removing extended regrowth.
18 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Approval for works to trees in CA
No objection
2025-05-20
TPO No. 16, December 1969, Individual Trees: T12 Tilia species. T1 (T12 Tilia species): Reduce height and laterals by 2m from branch ends. Cut back overhang from building, almost to boundary line (2m from branch ends). Crown lift to crown break approximately 2.5m from ground level. Maintain growth in center of tree to preserve green screen. Reason: Tree previously managed as a reduction; works proposed to maintain previous management, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and retain amenity value. T2 Laurus nobilis: Remove to ground level. Note: The Laurus nobilis is not protected by TPO No. 16 (1969) but is within the Albert Square Conservation Area. The Council does not object to these works. Reason: Small garden, tree is vigorous and dominating the space. Inappropriate species for location.
16 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Favour Ogedengbe
Approval for works to TPO trees
Approved
2025-04-23
TPO No. 16, December 1969, Individual Trees: T14 Sycamore, T15 Lime T3 (T15 Lime): Crown lift to crown break at approximately 3m above ground level. Reduce entire crown by up to 3m from branch ends to previous pruning points. Ensure a natural finish true to form. Reason: To maintain the trees size in line with previous reductions, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and retain the tree within the garden setting. T4 (T14 Sycamore): Reduce entire crown by up to 3m from branch ends back towards previous pruning points. Prune to suitable growth points, ensuring a natural finish true to form. Lowering equipment required due to shed below. Reason: To maintain the trees size and form in line with previous reductions, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and ensure safe working access.
17 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Favour Ogedengbe
Approval for works to TPO trees
Approved
2025-04-23
Approval of details 5 (Arboricultural Survey Impact Assessment and Method Statement) and 7 (Tree Specification) and partial discharge of condition 6 (Schedule of supervision and monitoring for the Arboricultural protection measures) of planning permission 23/01642 /FUL (Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden and associated landscaping works, external and internal alterations to the existing conservatory/store, installation of an ASHP to roof of existing side extension. The enlargement of the aperture at lower ground. Internal altertaions) granted 28/09/2023
15 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Approval of Details
Approved
2024-01-16
Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and rendering repairs to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.
20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Approved
2025-11-19
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Listed Building Consent
Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and repair rendering to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.
20 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Approved
2025-11-19
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Full Planning Permission
Tree Preservation Order 523 (2025) T1 Robinia: Tree Works Submitted: (T1) Robinia: crown reduction by 30% and reshape. Less than 10m from building. Tree has been dropping some large, dead branches into the garden where children play. The roots are causing patio slabs to lift, making a trip hazard. Also causing excess shading to neighbouring garden. Height from 1.40m to 9.8m Crown spread from 9.0m to 6.3m
21 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Refused
2025-11-10
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Approval for works to TPO trees
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Trees protected under TPO 16 at this site comprise T11 Sycamore and G3 Six Limes. The application proposes the following works: T1 Birch Reduce height by 2m to 10m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m to create 6m radius. T2 to T5 Lime trees Reduce height by 1.5m to 4m. Reduce lateral spread by 1m to create 4m spread to maintain historic pollard framework. Following review of the deposited TPO plan and site inspection undertaken on 2 March 2026, the proposed works subject to this TPO determination relate only to the Lime trees forming Group G3. Council Note: Tree Preservation Order 16 Albert Square protects T11 Sycamore and G3 Six Limes at 15 Albert Square. The current application proposes works only to the Lime trees forming Group G3. The Birch identified in the application is not protected by TPO 16. As the site lies within CA4 Albert Square Conservation Area, the proposed works to the Birch have been considered under section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The Council raises no objection to the notified works to the Birch and does not propose to make a Tree Preservation Order in respect of that tree.
15 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
Approved
2025-10-14
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Approval for works to TPO trees
Rear Garden: T1 Robinia: section fell to ground level. Note: On 30 September 2025 the London Borough of Lambeth made Tree Preservation Order No. 523 (2025) to protect this tree. The Order now prevents any works to T1 being undertaken without the Councils formal consent under the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.
21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
No objection
2025-08-19
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Approval for works to trees in CA
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building with respect to internal works including installation of replacement sanitaryware to 3 bathrooms and 1 WC; removal of 1 existing WC; installation of new cabinetry, fitting and finishes; and re-carpeting and other internal redecoration works.
21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Michael Berry
Approved
2025-07-09
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Certificate of Lawfulness LB
Rear Garden: T5: Whitebeam: Crown thin by 20%, removing heavy regrowth. Rear Garden: T6: Robinia: Crown thin by 15% to improve natural form. Rear Garden: T7: Pear: Crown thin by 15%, removing extended regrowth.
18 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Callum Henderson
No objection
2025-05-20
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Approval for works to trees in CA
TPO No. 16, December 1969, Individual Trees: T12 Tilia species. T1 (T12 Tilia species): Reduce height and laterals by 2m from branch ends. Cut back overhang from building, almost to boundary line (2m from branch ends). Crown lift to crown break approximately 2.5m from ground level. Maintain growth in center of tree to preserve green screen. Reason: Tree previously managed as a reduction; works proposed to maintain previous management, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and retain amenity value. T2 Laurus nobilis: Remove to ground level. Note: The Laurus nobilis is not protected by TPO No. 16 (1969) but is within the Albert Square Conservation Area. The Council does not object to these works. Reason: Small garden, tree is vigorous and dominating the space. Inappropriate species for location.
16 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Favour Ogedengbe
Approved
2025-04-23
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Approval for works to TPO trees
TPO No. 16, December 1969, Individual Trees: T14 Sycamore, T15 Lime T3 (T15 Lime): Crown lift to crown break at approximately 3m above ground level. Reduce entire crown by up to 3m from branch ends to previous pruning points. Ensure a natural finish true to form. Reason: To maintain the trees size in line with previous reductions, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and retain the tree within the garden setting. T4 (T14 Sycamore): Reduce entire crown by up to 3m from branch ends back towards previous pruning points. Prune to suitable growth points, ensuring a natural finish true to form. Lowering equipment required due to shed below. Reason: To maintain the trees size and form in line with previous reductions, manage growth towards neighbouring properties, and ensure safe working access.
17 Albert Square London SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Favour Ogedengbe
Approved
2025-04-23
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Approval for works to TPO trees
Approval of details 5 (Arboricultural Survey Impact Assessment and Method Statement) and 7 (Tree Specification) and partial discharge of condition 6 (Schedule of supervision and monitoring for the Arboricultural protection measures) of planning permission 23/01642 /FUL (Erection of an outbuilding in the rear garden and associated landscaping works, external and internal alterations to the existing conservatory/store, installation of an ASHP to roof of existing side extension. The enlargement of the aperture at lower ground. Internal altertaions) granted 28/09/2023
15 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS · premises record
Officer Miss Nadia Harper
Approved
2024-01-16
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Approval of Details
Building control
Building-control records are not yet collected for Lambeth — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).
Place
What affects it?
Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 25 premises each one covers.
Designation
Coverage
Conservation Area
Albert Square · reference CA4 · covers 25 of 25 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Article 4 Direction Area
ALBERT SQUARE · reference A4D2A1 · covers 24 of 25 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Tree Preservation Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference 172 · covers 1 of 25 premises. Protected-tree works may require consent or formal notice.
Conservation Area
Albert Square · reference CA4 · covers 25 of 25 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Article 4 Direction Area
ALBERT SQUARE · reference A4D2A1 · covers 24 of 25 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Tree Preservation Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference 172 · covers 1 of 25 premises. Protected-tree works may require consent or formal notice.
Nearby postcodes and streets
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People
Who is involved?
Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.
Name
Details
Case officer on 8 applications
Case officer on 7 applications
Case officer on 5 applications
Case officer on 4 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 8 applications
Case officer on 7 applications
Case officer on 5 applications
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Case officer on 4 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 2 applications
Case officer on 1 application
Case officer on 1 application
Development
What could it become?
Planning precedent49 applications and 53 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
Energy15 EPC records; ratings C: 1, D: 8, E: 3, G: 3.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.
Intent signals
Planning Atlas ProOwnership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.
6 intent signals recorded in this postcode
EPC F/G · Lapsed consent · Long hold
Subscribe to see the signals →Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.