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London Borough of Southwark
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Southwark. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,315Searchable applications
628Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 598 approved or refused records
33Refused applications

565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 May 1986 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas56 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas480 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. Refused25/AP/2782

    Retrospective application for the installation of air conditioning units to the rear elevation

    The Crooked Well 16 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8SY

    Received 26 Sept 2025
  2. Under consideration/assessment25/AP/3430

    Listed Building Consent for the installation of secondary glazing to 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor windows.

    151 Borough High Street Southwark SE1 1HR

    Received 24 Nov 2025
  3. Under consideration/assessment25/AP/3460

    Change of use from office (Class E) to a self-contained studio flat (Class C3), including internal alteration and refurbishment works.

    First Floor Front 151 Borough High Street Southwark SE1 1HR

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  4. Under consideration/assessment25/AP/3582

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7, Paragraph 4.5 (Delivery And Servicing Plan) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 24/AP/2136 for 'Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/0554 (as amended by 23/AP/0953, 24/AP/2453 and 25/AP/0522), which gave consent for:The redevelopment of the Ledbury Estate involving the demolition of Bromyard House, Skenfrith House, Sarnsfield House and Peterchurch House and the erection of 6 blocks to provide 340 new homes (including 224 replacement homes), provision of Class E space fronting Old Kent Road at ground floor level, together with re-provision of the tenants & residents association hall and multi-use games area, access, servicing, car parking, cycle parking, cycle storage, plant, play and open space and landscaping.The amendments include the following:- Amendments to introduce second staircases on Building B1 & B4- Amendments to the wheelchair accessible dwelling strategy- Amendments to the Phase 2 landscape design- Amendments to Phase 2 cycle storage and servicing strategy on Buildings B1/B2/B3/B4- Minor enhancements to external expression and materiality- Minor amendments to the elevations- Omission of roof top level plant screens'.

    The Ledbury Estate Commercial Way And Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  5. Refused25/AP/3766

    Addition of a second-floor extension with associated external and internal alterations to provide two self-contained residential flats (Part retrospective part proposed)

    223 - 225 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  6. Withdrawn26/AP/0015

    Listed building consent for proposed rear extension with a glazed roof and clerestory glazing to the existing dwellinghouse to create a new living room and/or additional bedroom to the rear, including the regularisation of existing works within the dwellinghouse.

    Flat 2 Peacock House 38 St Giles Road London Southwark SE5 7RG

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/0382

    Construction of a double-width mansard roof extension to create an additional self-contained residential unit, including raised parapet levels, installation of front, side and rear windows, and reinstatement of an existing chimney stack. Installation of a side-facing window to an existing second floor flat, and installation of cycle parking and a refuse store in the building basement.

    108-110 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0EE

    Received 9 Feb 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/0711

    Retrospective change of use of part of the site (20 parking spaces) from car parking ancillary to residential use (C3) to car parking for vehicles for private hire (sui generis).

    Myatts Field Court 18 Mcdowall Road London Southwark SE5 9JS

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/0717

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/AP/0675 dated 23/09/2024 (which varied Condition 1 of planning permission 22/AP/3632 dated 31/03/2023 for the 'Demolition of an existing two-storey dwellinghouse and the construction of a 3-storey with basement dwellinghouse') to replace the lead canopy at the front of the property with a corten steel canopy and the glass canopy at the rear with an aluminium louvred pergola.

    51 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AD

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/AP/0747

    Alterations to front elevation including installation of a front bay window, front door and front boundary wall.

    63 Rodwell Road London Southwark SE22 9LE

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  11. Decided26/AP/0757

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/2717 (Construction of a side rear extension) for the addition of a rear cat flap and a high-level side window

    24 Ashbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RL

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/0766

    Construction of a two-storey side extension and outdoor pool and associated plant within the garden.

    9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/0824

    Change of use of basement, ground, and upper ground floors from office (Use Class E) to Office (Class E) and Hostel accommodation (sui generis) with rear stair enclosure at first floor.

    56 Stamford Street London Southwark SE1 9LX

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  14. Refused26/AP/0913

    Retrospective planning permission sought for the retention of lightweight perimeter screening to external seating area beneath existing timber canopy

    1 Flat Iron Square London Southwark SE1 0AB

    Received 30 Mar 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/0940

    Extension of existing planning consent ref: 22/AP/3749 for a single storey temporary modular Community Centre building for a period of further 3 years.

    Bells Gardens Community Centre 19 Buller Close London Southwark SE15 6UJ

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/0964

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the removal of existing render to the south-west facade and its replacement with render on a non-combustible backing

    35 Westminster Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 7JB

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  17. Granted26/AP/0965

    Installation of panels on arches to display illuminated murals for a temporary period of five years

    25 Lavington Street London Southwark SE1 0NZ

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1040

    Variation of Conditions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 and 16 pursuant to planning permission 17/AP/0296 dated 11/01/2018 for 'Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a part 6 part 7 storey mixed-use building with 416sqm of flexible commercial and employment floorspace at ground and first floor level (Use Classes A1, A2 and B1), 18 flats (6 x 1Bed, 8 x 2Bed & 4 x 3Bed) comprising 2 wheelchair accessible units in the upper floors and associated private amenity areas, landscaping, pedestrian access points, cycle parking and refuse storage'. The amendments include the following: Removing the approved commercial/employment floorspace and providing an additional 5no. flats (Use Class C3) within the building, with associated changes to layouts, elevations, landscaping, bin and bike storage.

    4-10 Bombay Street London SE16 3UX

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1105

    Refurbishment of the existing commercial building, including replacement of all windows with double glazing, installation of ground floor ventilation and air conditioning units, new ceiling-mounted louvre vents within arcade areas, signage, associated fire safety upgrades, and removal of obsolete plant.

    7 - 14 Great Dover Street London Southwark SE1 4YR

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1107

    Construction of a roof extension to create three additional self-contained one-bedroom flats.

    Vicarage Court 13 Inverton Road London Southwark SE15 3DD

    Received 17 Apr 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1112

    Retrospective display of an illuminated fascia sign, projecting hang sign, and internal digital menu display screens to the shopfront of a commerical unit. The signage will be internally illuminated with non-flashing LED lighting. The proposal also includes internal digital screens visible from the shopfront, displaying menu information only.

    269 - 271 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 1RL

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1144

    Conversion of the first, second and third floors of an existing, unoccupied 18C building on Walworth Road into a maisonette with two double bedrooms and one single bedroom. A new studio flat to the west of the site.

    282 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 2TE

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  23. Refused26/AP/1156

    Retention of the existing roof terrace arrangement at Flats A and B, 23 Wood Vale

    Flat A And Flat B 23 Wood Vale London Southwark SE23 3DS

    Received 22 Apr 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/1167

    Installation of a new heat recovery ventilation grille unit and secondary glazing to windows

    101 - 103 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8AA

    Received 23 Apr 2026

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