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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Granted26/AP/1528

    Alterations to the ground floor elevations including modifications to shopfront glazing and entrances.

    2-4 Ragstone Street London Southwark SE1 6GN

    Received 27 May 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/1529

    Installation of three internally illuminated fascia signs and three internally illuminated projecting hanging signs.

    2-4 Ragstone Street London Southwark SE1 6GN

    Received 27 May 2026
  3. Refused26/AP/1530

    Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of the ground floor of the property as 3 self-contained flats.

    Ground Floor Flat 54 Gibbon Road London Southwark SE15 3XE

    Received 27 May 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1531

    In-filling of an existing second-floor inset roof terrace through extension of the existing flat roof, installation of rear-facing windows and associated facade detailing, and creation of a single flat rooflight.

    95 Lyndhurst Grove London Southwark SE15 5AW

    Received 27 May 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/1532

    Partial demolition of the existing rear outrigger to facilitate the construction of a ground floor L-shaped rear extension

    13 Maude Road London Southwark SE5 8NY

    Received 28 May 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1533

    Partial details of Condition 43 (Lighting Strategy) relating to Buildings DE, F, OPQ, ST, W, V and U only, as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 dated 12/03/2024 for 'Demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works; and Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1), and other associated works.Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including:Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624Increased provision of social rent homesChanges to massing and architectureChanges to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspaceRemoval of block R and basement under block RST with its rampRevised provision of public realm, playspace and tree plantingEnhanced fire strategy for each buildingIncreased communal spaces for residentsReconfigured parking provisionRevised energy and overheating strategy'.

    Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

    Received 28 May 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/1534

    Details of condition 30 'Secured by Design' for Building F only, as required for planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 'Demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works. Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1), and other associated works. Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including:Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624 Increased provision of social rent homesChanges to massing and architectureChanges to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspaceRemoval of block R and basement under block RST with its rampRevised provision of public realm, playspace and tree plantingEnhanced fire strategy for each buildingIncreased communal spaces for residentsReconfigured parking provisionRevised energy and overheating strategy'.

    Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

    Received 28 May 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1535

    Installation of a free-standing monopole and digital screen for the display of advertisements.

    Land Adjacent To Draper House 20 Elephant And Castle And Newington Butts London Southwark SE1

    Received 28 May 2026
  9. Withdrawn26/AP/1536

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and digital screen for the display of advertisements.

    Burgess Park Albany Road London Southwark SE1 5AD

    Received 28 May 2026
  10. Withdrawn26/AP/1537

    Works to tree with a TP0: T1 - Sycamore- Reduce crown by 30%

    7 Herne Hill London Southwark SE24 9NF

    Received 28 May 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1538

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and one digital display screen.

    Land On Corner Of Gervase Street Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 2RN

    Received 28 May 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/1539

    Details of condition 9 (Flood defence) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0918 (Alteration (including demolition) and extension of the existing office building for use as Offices (Class E(g)(i); Flexible Commercial (Class E) to include additional floorspace through extensions; altered and additional entrances; creation of office amenity terraces and plant enclosures; facade alterations including urban greening and associated works.Associated works including deconstruction / removal of an existing garage / kiosk structure and provision of new hard and soft landscaping within the public realm including improvements to the Scoop, and other works incidental to the development.

    110 The Queens Walk London Southwark SE1 2DB

    Received 28 May 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1540

    Installation of air source heat pumps in training yard adjacent to and at the rear of the existing building, installation of ASHP in acoustic and brick enclosure to front of fire station and photovoltaic cells across roofs through the scheme.

    Peckham Fire Station 78 - 80 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8PR

    Received 28 May 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1541

    Details of condition 11 (Flood monitoring plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0918 (Alteration (including demolition) and extension of the existing office building for use as Offices (Class E(g)(i); Flexible Commercial (Class E) to include additional floorspace through extensions; altered and additional entrances; creation of office amenity terraces and plant enclosures; facade alterations including urban greening and associated works.Associated works including deconstruction / removal of an existing garage / kiosk structure and provision of new hard and soft landscaping within the public realm including improvements to the Scoop, and other works incidental to the development.(The site is within the setting of the Grade 1 listed Tower Bridge, the Tower of London World Heritage site, and the Tooley Street and Tower Bridge Conservation Areas))

    110 The Queens Walk London Southwark SE1 2DB

    Received 28 May 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/AP/1542

    Section 73 application to vary condition 1 (approved plans) and condition 7 (cycle facilities) of planning permission ref: 13/AP/2979 (as amended by permission ref: 14/AP/2779). Minor material amendments include the replacement of external materials, alongside internal alterations / reconfigurations to replace 16no. existing ensuite student bedrooms with 17no. ensuite student bedrooms (uplift of 1no. student bedroom), provision of an ancillary gym and cinema room at seventh floor level of the existing building, and reduction of the cycle parking area to make space for a water tank (for a sprinkler system).

    Southwark Town Hall Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UB

    Received 28 May 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1543

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and digital screen for the display of advertisements.

    Land At The Corner Of Old Kent Road And Ilderton Road, Old Kent Road SE15 1NL

    Received 28 May 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1544

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and one digital display screen.

    Southwark Park Facing The Rotherhithe Tunnel Jamaica Road London Southwark SE16 2XB

    Received 29 May 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/1545

    Create habitable rooms in existing loft with the installation of conservation style rooflights to front and rear slopes.

    50A Date Street London Southwark SE17 2HQ

    Received 29 May 2026
  19. Decided26/AP/1546

    Notification submitted to satisfy Clause 5.1.3 'Notification of First Occupation', in respect of Phase 1 only, of the introductory provisions of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 22/AP/1221 (as amended by 23/AP/3474, 25/AP/1784 and 25/AP/2801).

    Tustin Estate Land Bounded By Manor Grove Ilderton Road Hillbeck Close Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 27 May 2026
  20. Not required26/AP/1547

    Five day notification for tree works: T1 Hawthorn tree (7m in height) - Fell dead tree to ground level within the rear garden

    78 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AH

    Received 27 May 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/1548

    5 Day Notification. T7986 Field Maple in front/side garden - Removal of branches affected by sooty bark disease and other deadwood (infected branches are approximately 10-15cm in diameter and approx. 2-4m in length

    2 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

    Received 27 May 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1549

    Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/AP/3121 (Construction for a side and rear extension, alterations to elevations, detached garden office.)Variation sought: Change to party wall extension and alteration to roof finish and rooflights

    10 Gomm Road London Southwark SE16 2TX

    Received 29 May 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/1550

    Insertion of new window to the side elevation

    12 Wroxton Road London Southwark SE15 2BN

    Received 29 May 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1551

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and digital screen for the display of advertisements.

    Kings Stairs Gardens Cathay Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 29 May 2026

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