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Hybrid Planning & Development’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active 2018–2026
approval rate95%
planning applications50
approved schemes35
councils worked in12
What they work on
The kinds of project Hybrid Planning & Development has filed planning applications for.
- Loft conversion1
- Rear extension1
- Side extension1
- Two-storey extension1
- Extension2
- Basement3
- Change of use2
- Balcony / roof terrace1
- Boundary wall / fence / gates1
- Demolition9
- Solar / renewables2
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Lambeth · 21 applications since 2023See planning experience in Lambeth
- Brent · 5 applications since 2018See planning experience in Brent
- Greenwich · 4 applications since 2024See planning experience in Greenwich
- Newham · 4 applications since 2020See planning experience in Newham
- Tower Hamlets · 4 applications since 2023See planning experience in Tower Hamlets
- Westminster · 4 applications since 2022See planning experience in Westminster
- Southwark · 3 applications since 2024See planning experience in Southwark
- Bromley · 1 application since 2025See planning experience in Bromley
- City of London · 1 application since 2025See planning experience in City of London
- Ealing · 1 application since 2026See planning experience in Ealing
- Solihull · 1 application since 2025See planning experience in Solihull
- Sutton · 1 application since 2018See planning experience in Sutton
Recent planning applications
- Approved7-9 Davenant Street, London E1Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition No.11 (Fire Safety Strategy), 12 (Planting), 15 (Basement Gardens Management Arrangements), 16 (CCTV) and 17 (Security Needs Assessment) of Planning Appeal Decision Ref: APP/E5900/W/24/3344416 (PA/23/01602), dated 10/03/2025.
- No decision23 Hoadly Road London Lambeth SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (Cycle parking), 8 (Urban Greening Factor), 9 (Green roofs), 12 (Photovoltaic (PV) arrays), 16 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) & 26 (Excavation waste) of Planning permission ref : 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) granted on 12.08.2024.
- Approved6 and 6A Coombe Road, London, NW10 0EBCertificate of lawfulness for the existing commencement comprising demolition works prior to the permission expiration set out in condition 1 (the development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning on the date of this permission) of Full Planning Permission reference 20/2473 dated 8 April, 2021, for Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site comprising the erection of a part three, four, six and seven storey building providing flexible employment workspace on ground and part of first floor, and self-contained flats with associated car and cycle parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, amenity space, landscaping and associated development, subject to a Deed of Agreement dated 07 April 2021 under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- No decisionKent Lodge 1 Pitshanger Lane Ealing W5 1RHMinor material amendment (S.73) to vary condition no. 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission reference 212893FUL dated 13/07/2022 for 'Demolition of existing building and the erection of a ground to 8 storey building comprising 60 new residential dwellings, provision of car and cycle parking, refuse storage; landscaping and new boundary treatment; provision of plant and associated works'. Amendment seeks to amend drawings
- Refused236 PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, LONDON, SE18 1JLConstruction of two-storey rear extension with loft conversion including three rear dormer windows to facilitate the conversion of a family resource centre Use Class E(c)(iii) to four (4) self-contained flats (Use Class C3) and a flexible commercial space (Use Class E) with associated alterations to elevations and provision of new amenity space, cycle storage and refuse storage
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) and 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) granted on 12.08.2024.
- No decisionWaterman Square, Selsdon Way, Canary Wharf , London E14Temporary use of land at Waterman Square for one pickleball court and associated works in connection with the residential use of 4 Selsdon Way.
- ApprovedRetail Unit 4 Castle Court London EC3V 9DLCertificate of lawful development (existing) to confirm the use of part of the site falls within a Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) use pursuant to the Town and Country (Use Classes Order) 1987 (as amended).
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- ApprovedUnit 18 And 19 Monkspath Business Park Highlands Road Shirley Solihull B90 4NYMinor external alterations.
- Approved162 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7PQDetails pursuant to condition 25 (considerate constructors scheme) of Variation of Conditions reference 20/2041 dated 20 August, 2021, for Variation of condition 2, development built in accordance with approved plans/documents to allow: 4 additional dwellings 5 storey building of Full Planning Permission reference 19/0834 dated 27 April, 2020, for demolition of existing residential building comprising 10 flats and construction of a residential block with associated car parking, cycle storage and landscaping.
- Approved8-10 White Church Lane and Land Adjacent to 8-10 White Church Lane London, E1 7QRRetention of the existing facades at 8-10 White Church Lane, including partial demolition and reconfiguration internally, rear and side extensions, a single storey roof extension with roof terraces and basement extension, to facilitate a change of use from retail (Class E) and storage (Class B8) to Class E floorspace throughout.
- ApprovedSpring Lodge Elizabeth Way Orpington BR5 4BHDemolition of existing two storey building (Consultation under Class B, Part 11, of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015)
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AEApplication for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission ref. 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) granted on 12.08.2024.
- ApprovedAbbey Wood Post Office, 90 Abbey Wood Road, London SE2 9NNSubmission of details pursuant to Condition 34 (Facing Materials) of planning permission 19/1081/F dated 09/11/2020.
- No decisionAbbey Wood Post Office, 90 Abbey Wood Road, Abbey Wood, SE2 9NNAn application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission 19/1081/F dated 9 November 2020 for 'Redevelopment of the site to provide a part 4/ part 5-storey building comprised of shared-workspace (Use Class B1), and 30 self-contained flats (16 x 1 bed, 9 x 2 bed, 5 x 3 bed) (Use Class C3) as well as three residential disabled off-street car parking spaces'. The proposal is submitted to amend the wording of the description of the development to update the use class for the commercial floorspace and also to remove the unit mix.
- Approved253-255 Southwark Park Road And 1 Bombay Street London Southwark SE16 3TSRedevelopment of the site to construct a four storey mixed use building comprising of 25 bedroom hotel (Class C1) and commercial floorspace (Class E), plus basement with ancillary facilities and associated works.
- No decision269-275 Rye Lane And 1A Philip Walk London Southwark SE15Demolition of existing building and construction of mixed-use development comprising 38no. residential flats (Class C3) and commercial floorspace (Class E), together with landscaping, plant, car parking, cycle storage, waste/recycling storage and associated works.
- Approved434 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5AGVariation of Condition 29 'Hours of Use' attached to planning permission 11/AP/1180 in respect of commercial unit 434 only, to extend the opening hours on Mondays to Saturdays from the consented times of 08:00-23:00 to the proposed times of 07:00-23:00 (the consented times on Sundays of 09:00-22:30 will remain unchanged). The development description for 11/AP/1180 was as follows: "Demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a six storey plus basement building fronting onto Old Kent Road with 283sqm of floorspace at ground floor level for any use within Class A1/A2//A3/A5/B1 and/or D1 with residential above, a series of three residential buildings at the southern end of the site at five storeys, and a four storey residential building fronting Ossory Road, all to provide a total of 85 residential units. Provision of vehicular access from Ossory Road, servicing bay, basement car parking, landscaping, open space and refuse/recycling facilities".
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to condition 3 (construction drawings and a schedule and details of the materials) of Planning Permission Ref: 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works.) granted on 12.08.2024
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant of Condition 22 (Fire Statement) of planning permission 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works.) dated 12.08.2024
- No decision2 - 4 Shrubbery Road London SW16 2ATDemolition of existing outbuildings, conversion of existing buildings at 2-4 Shrubbery Road and erection of part 2, 4 and 5 storeys building and 2 storeys building in car park to provide a total of 102no. co-living units (Sui Generis), together with the provision of amenity areas, landscaping, bin / cycle storage, plant / equipment and associated works.
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London Lambeth SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to condition 6 (water management strategy) for planning permission 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) dated 12.08.2024.
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London Lambeth SW16 3BSApproval of details pursuant to Conditions 19 (Phase II Ground Investigation) & 20 (Verification Report) for planning permission 23/00495/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 24.12.2021. Conditions(s) Removal: The proposal has been amended to ensure that the scheme is buildable and will be able to comply with Building Regulations so the conditions are proposed to be amended in line with the new drawing references. Condition 2 - change approved plans Condition 8 - change in approved north elevation plan) dated 23.10.2023.
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to condition 24 part (a) (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works.), granted on 25.12.2023.
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London Lambeth SW16 3BSApproval of details pursuant to condition 10 (SAP Calculations), Condition 12 (water Consumption) and Condition 13 (water saving) for planning permission 23/00495/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 23.10.2023. Conditions(s) Removal: The proposal has been amended to ensure that the scheme is buildable and will be able to comply with Building Regulations so the conditions are proposed to be amended in line with the new drawing references. Condition 2 - change approved plans Condition 8 - change in approved north elevation plan) dated 23.10.2023.
- Approved23 Hoadly Road London Lambeth SW16 1AEApproval of details pursuant to condition 4 (construction methodology), condition 7 (landscaping) and condition 21 (drainage) for planning permission 23/02912/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of five detached two storey (plus basement) houses, together with the provision of car parking spaces, refuse/cycle storages, landscaping treatment including alteration and removal of trees, alterations to access arrangements and other associated works) dated 12.08.2024.
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London SW16 3BSApproval of details pursuant to condition 14 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of planning permission ref: 23/00495/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 24.12.2021.
- Approved193 Auckland Hill London Lambeth SE27 9PDApplication for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 22/00992/FUL (Demolition of existing two storey property and outbuildings and erection of three storey building with roof and basement accommodation providing 7 self-contained flats ( 3 x 3-bedroom, 2 x 2-bedroom, 2 x 1-bedroom/1-person), including private amenity space, together with the provision of covered/secured refuse and cycle storages, plus boundary treatment) granted on 24.11.2022. Amendment sought: amend the description of development as follows (removing reference to the housing mix): "Demolition of existing two storey property and outbuildings and erection of three storey building with roof and basement accommodation providing 7 self-contained flats, including private amenity space, together with the provision of covered/secured refuse and cycle storages, plus boundary treatment"
- ApprovedDEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER POST OFFICE, 90 ABBEY WOOD ROAD, LONDON, SE2An application submitted under Section 96a of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a non-material amendment in connection with the planning permission 19/1081/F dated 9 November 2020 for 'Redevelopment of the site to provide a part 4/ part 5-storey building comprised of shared-workspace (Use Class B1), and 30 self-contained flats (16 x 1 bed, 9 x 2 bed, 5 x 3 bed) (Use Class C3) as well as three residential disabled off-street car parking spaces'. The proposal is to allow a variation in wording to change the timing trigger to 'above ground works (excluding demolition)' for the following conditions: Condition 4 (Construction Plant and Machinery (NRMM)); Condition 6 (Mixed Use ? Non-residential/Residential Sound Insulation); Condition 9 (Land Condition - Preliminary Risk Assessment); Condition 21 (Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings - All Access M4(2)); and Condition 34 (Facing Materials).
- No decision193 Auckland Hill London SE27 9PDVariation of conditions 2 of planning permission ref: 22/00992/FUL (Demolition of existing two storey property and outbuildings and erection of three storey building with roof and basement accommodation providing 7 self-contained flats ( 3 x 3-bedroom, 2 x 2-bedroom, 2 x 1-bedroom/1-person), including private amenity space, together with the provision of covered/secured refuse and cycle storages, plus boundary treatment.), granted on: 24/11/2022. Variation sought: Amend the approved drawings, referenced in Condition 2, to make changes to rationalise and improve the apartment layouts. Importantly, the stepping of the roof has been retained, as per the approved application
- Approved66 Hatfields London Lambeth SE1 8DHApproval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (construction methodology) of planning permission 23/01143/FUL )Erection of a mansard roof extension to create additional habitable room to the first floor flat, with amenity space and other ancillary works.) Granted on 25.08.2023.
- RefusedCentral Garage Voss Court London Lambeth SW16 3BSApproval of details pursuant to condition 14 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of Planning permission reference 23/00495/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 23.10.2023
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London SW16 3BSApproval of details pursuant to condition 11 (Details of photovoltaic (PV) arrays) of planning permission ref : 23/00495/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 24.12.2021. Conditions(s) Removal: The proposal has been amended to ensure that the scheme is buildable and will be able to comply with Building Regulations so the conditions are proposed to be amended in line with the new drawing references. Condition 2 - change approved plans, Condition 8 - change in approved north elevation plan) granted on 23.10.2023.
- Approved11 Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate, Unit 11 Lyham Road London Lambeth SW2 5DZInstallation of 5 no. external air source heat pump units.
- ApprovedArch 542 Brixton Station Road London Lambeth SW9 8QBApproval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Customer Management Plan), Condition 7 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan), Condition 8 (Waste and Recycling Storage) and Condition 10 (Cycle Parking) of planning permission 23/00655/FUL (Change of use to a private events space (Sui Generis), together with alterations to the front elevation and the installation of 1 external air conditioning unit at the rear.) granted on 23.01.2024
- ApprovedUnit 23 London Industrial Estate Eastbury Road Beckton London E6 6LPRetrospective application for change of use from Light Industrial/General Industrial (Use Class E(g)/B2) to Storage or Distribution (Use Class B8), together with associated external alterations.
- ApprovedUnit 23 London Industrial Estate Eastbury Road Beckton London E6 6LPRetention of 3x external air source heat pump units to rear elevation.
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London SW16 3BSVariation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 8 (Change in approved north elevation plan) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works.) granted on 24.12.2021. Conditions(s) Removal: The proposal has been amended to ensure that the scheme is buildable and will be able to comply with Building Regulations so the conditions are proposed to be amended in line with the new drawing references. Condition 2 - change approved plans Condition 8 - change in approved north elevation plan
- ApprovedCentral Garage Voss Court London SW16 3BSPartial approval of condition 19 part iii (Remediation) of planning permission 20/04101/FUL (Demolition of the existing building comprising of a MOT use (B2 use class) and upper floor residential accommodation (C3 use class) to facilitate the construction of a 3-storey building with accommodation in the roofspace to provide 9 residential dwellings (C3 use class), with associated cycle parking, refuse storage and associated works) granted on 24.12.2021.
- No decision28-32 Aybrook Street London W1U 4AWInstallation of 2 no. external air condenser units at rear ground floor level within existing enclosure.
- No decision4 Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GLApplication for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission dated 26/01/2022, ref: PA/21/00290.
- Approved31 Wilton Place London SW1X 8SHVariation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 18 August 2020 (20/01720/FULL) for 'Change of use of lower ground, ground and first floors from dental surgery (Class D1) to residential (Class C3) and associated alterations in connection with the use as a single family dwellinghouse'. Namely, to reinstate rear lightwell at lower ground floor level, installation of a green wall, extension of existing WC at ground floor level, skylight at first floor level, skylight at main roof level and replacement windows.
- Withdrawn31 Wilton Place London SW1X 8SHVariation of Condition 1 of Listed Building Consent dated 18 Auguest 2020 (20/01721/LBC) for alterations including replacement of windows to front and rear elevations, demolition of infill extension and water closet at rear ground floor level, rationalisation of pipework to rear, replacement of front entrance tiling and internal alterations on all floor levels in connection with the use as a single family dwellinghouse.; NAMELY, to reinstatement of rear lightwell at lower ground floor level. Installation of a green wall including associated internal alterations (e.g. new internal door openings, new double doors to terrace, removal and replacement of storage cupboards, etc).
- No decision31 Wilton Place London SW1X 8SHReinstatement of rear lightwell at lower ground floor level. Installation of a green wall including associated internal alterations (e.g. new internal door openings, new double doors to terrace, removal and replacement of storage cupboards, etc). (Linked with 22/03197/FULL)
- ApprovedBubbly Day Nursery, 247 High Road, London, NW10 2RYDetails pursuant to conditions 14 (preliminary unexploded ordnance assessment) and 15 (materials) of Full Planning Permission reference 21/2156 dated 15 October, 2021, for Demolition of existing building and erection of a 4-storey building comprising 7 residential flats (Use Class C3) and flexible community floorspace (Use Class E(e), E(f), F1, F2), including basement development, rooftop amenity space, cycle parking and waste/recycling storage (revised description)
- ApprovedBubbly Day Nursery, 247 High Road, London, NW10 2RYDetails pursuant to condition 12 (construction logistics plan) of Full Planning Permission reference 21/2156 dated 15 October, 2021, for Demolition of existing building and erection of a 4-storey building comprising 7 residential flats (Use Class C3) and flexible community floorspace (Use Class E(e), E(f), F1, F2), including basement development, rooftop amenity space, cycle parking and waste/recycling storage (revised description)
- ApprovedDevelopment Site Rear Of Atherton Lodge Romford Road Forest Gate London E7 9HLNon-material amendment attached to planning permission 19/03175/FUL dated 04.02.2021 comprising the addition of three windows, one each at ground, first and second floor levels.
- Withdrawn82 Leytonstone Road Stratford London E15 1SQDemolition of the existing building and erection of a part 3 / part 4-storey building comprising 9 no. residential flats (Class C3) and 109 sqm micro business floorspace (Class B1), with associated landscaping, boundary improvements, front lightwells, cycle parking and waste/recycling storage.
- ApprovedUnit 3, Summer Court, 1 Maybury Gardens, London, NW10 2NBDetails pursuant to conditions 3 (noise management plan) and 4 (bicycle parking) of Full Planning Permission reference 18/2236 dated 7 August, 2018, for Change of use from Class B1(a) (Office) to Class D1 (non-residential institution) piano studio
- Withdrawn31-35 Stafford Road Wallington SM6 9APVariation of condition 27 (opening hours) of planning permission ref: D2015/73381/FUL for the redevelopment to provide a three storey building and a four storey building comprising two retail Class A1 or A2 units (468 sq.m) and 29 one, two and three bedroom flats (9 x one-bed, 18 x two-bed and 2 x three-bed units) four of which are afforadable units, with associated off-street parking spaces (20 residential and 8 commercial), cycle parking spaces (65 spaces) private and communal amenity space.
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