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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/AP/1627

    Non-material amendment to planning application ref. 21/AP/4194 'Redevelopment of existing building including partial demolition and two storey upward extension to create eight-storey Class E building with installation of roof terraces, associated highway and landscaping works, cycle parking, refuse storage including plant facilities at roof level.'The NMA seeks:- amendments to the platform lift and increased height at roof level;- amendments to east elevation glazing and new facade; and- omission of three short stay cycle stands within the public realm and revised access hatch location on Montague Close.

    Minerva House 5 Montague Close London Southwark SE1

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/1628

    Construction of a ground floor single-storey side infill extension and installation of rear glazed doors.

    48 Reverdy Road London Southwark SE1 5QD

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  3. Granted26/AP/1629

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1- Ash tree - Ground works and associated root pruning/ severance of T1 (Ash) to facilitate installation of a root barrier 7m in length and 3.5m in depth.

    26 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1630

    Listed building consent for Installation of a fall protection system to the high level walkway gantries to Tower Bridge.

    Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road London Southwark

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  5. Decided26/AP/1632

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8, Part 4, Paragraph 4.1 "District CHP" pursuant to section 106 agreement relating to planning permission ref: 23/AP/0543 dated 19/12/2024 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum height of 51m AOD to provide 135 co-living/shared living rooms with associated internal and external amenity space (Sui generis) together with ground and first floor commercial units (Class E), with ancillary refuse/cycle stores, servicing areas, landscaping, associated public realm works and provision of 2 disabled car parking spaces'.

    Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE17

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/AP/1633

    Deed of Variation to amend the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 98/AP/1754

    49-53 Surrey Row London SE1

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/1634

    T1 Red Oak - Prune back lateral spreading branches from lamp column by 1.5m to increase night time visibility and public safety

    Land Adjacent 100 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6RR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/1635

    Installation of an open access communication hub following the removal of existing communication apparatus. Ref A03092

    Telephone Box On The North Side Of Walworth Road And Elephant And Castle London Southwark SE1 6TE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/1636

    The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that are remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.

    Telephone Box On The North Side Of Walworth Road And Elephant And Castle London Southwark SE1 6TE

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/EES/0001

    TEST APPLICATION (to test and develop the setup for the Publication of Early Engagement Strategies) on Major Pre-Application Enquiries

    160 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2QH

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/AP/1637

    Details of condition 24 (Electric vehicle charging) - with no EVCP proposed - as required by planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/1638

    Details of Condition 3 (Finish floor level) required by planning permission ref no. 26/AP/0888 'Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans) for 25/AP/1673 'Construction of a three storey, three bedroom dwelling Land Adjacent to 4 Victory Place Minor material amendment proposed changes: - Repositioning of the Air Source Heat Pump - Omission of the green roof- Omission of the rainwater harvest system- Removal of a redundant fragment of wall on siteAssociated Listed Building Consent 26/AP/0890'

    Land Adjacent To 4 Victory Place London Southwark SE17 1PG

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  13. Granted26/AP/1639

    Details of Condition 3 'Detailed method statement' required by listed building consent application ref: 26/AP/0890 'Listed building consent for the works to the party wall associated with the construction of a three bedroom townhouse on the vacant plot adjoining Elephant House, a Grade II listed building (Revised description)'

    6 Victory Place London Southwark SE17 1PG

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1640

    Certificate of Lawful development (proposed) for replacement cladding

    St Luke's Court 124 - 126 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TU

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/1641

    Replacement roof material to one area of the building.

    Cargo Works Business Centre 1-2 Hatfields London Southwark SE1 9PG

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1643

    Non-material amendment of planning permission ref: 16/AP/2800 (Approval of Reserved Matters) pursuant to Condition 1 (access; layout; scale; appearance; and landscaping) to provide a mixed-use development at 'Plot 18' (Phase 2A) comprising 122 residential units (C3), retail (A1/A3/A4) and a community facility (library D1) in a part 15, part 7 and part4/6 storey building (known as the North Block); a health centre (D1) and early years facility (D1) in a 4 storey (plus basement) building (known as the South Block); public realm; landscaping; cycle parking and car parking). Amendments include:-Reduction in cycle parking-Removal of basement level EV charging bays-Landscaping alterations (introduction of anti-skating works, removal of wildflower meadow, alterations to tree pit)

    Aylesbury Plot 18 Within Land Bounded By Thurlow Street To The East Dawes Street To West Inville Road To The South And Plot 9 (A/B) Of The Aylesbury Regeneration To The North London SE17

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  17. Granted26/AP/1644

    Display of three fascia signs, one projecting sign and window graphics

    Unit 1 3 Deal Porters Way London Southwark SE16 2FR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/1645

    Works to tree in a conservation area: T1 - Magnolia -Tree ID 7799 Lateral reduction away from property to 1.5m back to closest growth point. Crown lift to 3m above ground level over pavement and crown thin by up to 30% (branches removed as part of thin to be no bigger than 2.5cm diameter).

    158 Woodwarde Road London Southwark SE22 8UR

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1646

    Details of condition 4 'Refurbished office suites (inc boardroom) details ' required for Listed bulidng consent 25/AP/2128 'Listed building consent for demolition of atrium rooflight and replacement with barrel-shaped rooflight; replacement of first floor rooflight; new accessible entrance on Southwark Street, new accessible lift car, and extension of lift core down to basement and overrun to the roof; new rooftop plant and associated screens; new substation in rear loading bay; refurbishment of office suites including redecoration, repairs and upgrades to internal finishes, upgrading MEP services, refurbishment of WCs, new accessible welfare facilities, and associated works.'

    The Hop Exchange 24 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1TY

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/1647

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the construction of an L-shaped rear dormer extension and installation of 2no. rooflights to the front roof slope

    7 Medlar Street London Southwark SE5 0JU

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/1648

    TPO 178. T1. Black Poplar. Crown reduction to primary branching structure following large limb abscission by Summer Branch Drop. Reducing a 21m broad canopy tree to an 8m spread and a height reduction to 14m AGL. The works are required to reduce the sail effect and overall loading of an already compromised stem addressing the potential for movement beyond the bending moment of the branches. It is advised that the works be undertaken within a 4-6 week period between 10.06.2026 to 22.07.2026.

    115 Chadwick Road London Southwark SE15 4PY

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1649

    T1 Ash: Fell a mature 20m high Ash tree with a 45cm diameter due to extensive ash dieback, located within an area of regularly high foot traffic.

    Bell House Lodge 27 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BG

    Received 9 Jun 2026
  23. Decided26/AP/1650

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8, paragraph 1.1 (Demolition Environmental Management Plan) for Plot B only of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 24/AP/3718 for 'Full planning permission for the demolition of all buildings and structures and the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide the following new development:On Plot A, two new buildings (A1 and A2) to provide offices (Class E(g)) with retail/food and drink/professional services (E(a/b/c) with a shared basement, servicing, parking and other ancillary accommodation; On Plot B, two new buildings to provide; in Building B1, purpose-built student accommodation (sui generis) with community use (F2), in Building B2, residential (C3) with retail/food and drink (E(a/b)); with basements, servicing, parking and other ancillary accommodation; Works of hard and soft landscaping, replacement of trees and planting of new trees; new vehicular access points from Surrey Quays Road and Canada Street, along with other incidental works'.

    Unit 1 And Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Park Surrey Quays Road London Southwark SE16 2XU

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/1651

    Details of Condition 3 'Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)' required by planning permission 25/AP/2610 'Demolition of existing single storey prefabricated building and replacement with a new two storey building for policing use with associated landscaping, external plant, solar panels, fall protection and antennas, and conversion of one existing car parking space into a wheelchair accessible parking bay'.

    113 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LE

    Received 10 Jun 2026

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