Planning application forms
This page includes links to copies of our application forms and offers some guidance on the correct form to use for your planning application. You can download the form, print, complete and post it to us. If you would rather fill in planning application forms online, then print out and post to us, please visit the Planning Portal.
These forms are the new national standard 1APP forms and will be the only acceptable type of form for all applications submitted from 6 April 2008.
If you would like to be sent a paper copy of the forms please contact the Town Planning Advice Centre.
Which form should I use?
There are a number of different application forms which relate to different types of application, together with associated guidance notes. There are some combined forms which allow you to apply for more than one type of permission without the need to complete different forms. Please refer to the guidance notes when you fill in the form.
You can also find copies of all of the new '1APP' application forms on the Planning Portal website (Select 'Lambeth Council London Borough' from the drop down menu). The Planning Portal offers guidance on selecting the correct application form for your development. Alternatively, if you are still not sure which form you should use for your application, then please contact us to discuss your proposals.
What fee should accompany my application?
Please note that without payment of the correct fee the council will not process your application. Please use the schedule of fees to work out what amount to pay. The Planning Portal also offers an online fee calculator to help you chose the correct fee. If you require further advice then please contact us.
Householder Planning application forms
Use these forms if your proposal involves either the creation or alteration of a residential vehicle crossover, the installation of a residential satellite dish, or the extension and / or alteration of a private dwelling house, or a garage or outbuilding within the boundary of a private dwelling house that does not involve a change of use (e.g. converting a house to flats, or using a house for any commercial purpose). If your proposal involves a change of use of a residential property, you will need to use the Full Planning Permission application form.
Full Planning Permission application forms
These forms cover most types of application for proposals involving residential and/or commercial use or development. You should also use these forms if your proposal involves a change of use of a residential property, including converting a house to flats.
Outline Planning Permission and Reserved Matters application forms
Outline Planning Permission allows some specific parts of a permission to be reserved for future approval (approval of reserved matters). Outline Planning Permission applications are generally used for larger developments.
Applications related to conditions on existing Planning Permissions
Many planning permissions have conditions attached to them, some of which an applicant may subsequently want to remove or vary. Conditions may also cover more detailed aspects of the development and may need to be discharged prior to implementation of the permission.
listed Building and Conservation Area Consent application forms
Use these forms if your proposal involves the demolition, alteration or extension of a listed building or the demolition of a building, wall, fence or railing in a conservation area. If you are also applying for other permissions or consent please note the combined forms available in the other sections on this page.
Advertisement Consent application forms
Use these forms if your proposal involves the display of an outdoor advertisement or sign. If you are also applying for other permissions or consent please note the combined forms available in the other sections on this page.
Certificates of Lawfulness application forms
If you want to establish whether a proposed use or development would be lawful under permitted development law, you should use the Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or Development (LDCP) application form. Please see the guidance notes included with this form for more details.
Use the application form for a certificate of lawfulness for an existing use or development if you need to establish the legality of an existing use or development.
Work to trees and hedgerows application forms
Please use these forms when making an application to the Local Planning Authority for works to protected trees or hedgerows.
Other application forms and notices
In some cases a notice needs to be completed when applying for planning permission. Which notice you should complete depends on your circumstances. Please contact us for more information.