Windows and doors in Lewisham
3,653 applications since 2019. 3,065 approved and 202 refused. Refused: about 1 in 16 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 452 | 292 | 9 |
| 2025 | 315 | 286 | 13 |
| 2024 | 437 | 413 | 10 |
| 2023 | 462 | 384 | 49 |
| 2022 | 647 | 534 | 64 |
| 2021 | 370 | 311 | 26 |
| 2020 | 330 | 277 | 18 |
| 2019 | 640 | 568 | 13 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. Newsome & Co Ltd | 85 | 93 |
| Arcus Consulting LLP | 35 | 35 |
| Lawrence Lynch Developments Ltd | 35 | 35 |
| Thomas & Thomas Building Surveyors | 27 | 27 |
| Sanford Group Limited | 23 | 23 |
| Silver Teal Property and Construction Consultants | 14 | 19 |
| Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP | 14 | 14 |
| Fourpoint Architects | 12 | 12 |
| KBA - kenneth beirne architects | 11 | 11 |
| Darna Management Consultants Ltd | 10 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley | 7,161 | 1,380 | about 1 in 6 |
| Greenwich | 2,541 | 571 | about 1 in 5 |
| Southwark | 4,802 | 334 | about 1 in 15 |
| Tower Hamlets | 3,237 | 459 | about 1 in 8 |