What planning history does 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ have?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 22/01702/FUL) in July 2022. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ?

2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ located?

2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ sits in Lambeth, London, London. It falls within the SE1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ?

Police records around 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ show an average of 44 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Theft from the person makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ is Oasis Academy South Bank Primary (481m), one of 59 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is London Nautical, City of London Academy (200m), with 22 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ?

The closest rail stop to 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ is London Waterloo East Rail Station, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Sandell Street / Waterloo Station, 145m away.

Are there any environmental risks at 2 Whittlesey Street, SE1 8SZ?

Strategic noise mapping records 63.54 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 56.53 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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2 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ

12 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 2 Whittlesey Street

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2 Whittlesey Street is a property in Lambeth, London, London (SE1 8SZ). It has council tax band F.

12 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 6 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Whittlesey Street, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a basement excavation application was refused at 2 Whittlesey Street in 2022.

Jan 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a single-storey glazed ground floor side/rear infill extension, and the replacement of the front garage door with three timber panels.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
26/00244/FUL
Full record in report
Jan 2024
BasementFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension and excavation to create a basement.
Extension
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
23/00383/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SE1 8SZ: £2,000,000 (2023–2017).

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Area

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

44/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

London Waterloo East Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

London Nautical, City of London Academy. 81 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SE1 8SZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

63.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SE1 8SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

56.5dB

Moderate

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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