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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Refused26/AP/1652

    Change of use E class to E(b) class - Removal of unauthorised flue and Installation of new Kitchen Extraction System.

    204 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5TY

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1653

    Refurbishment of Sexby Garden including repairs and structural strengthening of existing pergolas and stone piers, and rebuilding the central timber archways in steel.

    Sexby Gardens Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye London Southwark SE22 0SH

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  3. Granted26/AP/1654

    T1 Bay Laurel: Re-pollard a mature Bay Laurel in the rear garden from 6.8m to 5m above ground level, reducing back to previous reduction points to retain the established pollard form and maintain proportion within the garden under a cyclical management licence issued by the Dulwich Estate.T2 Holly: Crown reduce and reshape a Holly tree in the front garden from 5m to 4m in height (in line with the adjacent lamp column) and reduce the side canopy by up to 0.5m back to the closest growth points to achieve an ovoid crown form and maintain proportion with its surroundings.T3 Lawson Cypress (Chilworth Silver): Fell a 3.5m high Lawson Cypress in the front garden to ground level, with stump grinding, to remove a declining specimen and facilitate replacement planting with a native pollinator species.

    61 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EF

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1655

    Details of all reserved matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to hybrid planning permission ref. 18/AP/1604 dated 29th May 2020 (as amended by Section 73 application ref. 25/AP/0242 dated 11th May 2026) relating to Development Plot H2 within Development Zone H, comprising the vertical and horizontal extension and refurbishment of the former Harmsworth Quays Printworks building to provide a cultural use (Use Class D2) with associated car parking, cycle parking, landscaping, public realm, plant and associated works.This is an application for subsequent consent accompanied by an environmental statement (18/AP/1604) and Statement of Conformity (25/AP/0242). Consequently the application is accompanied by a Statement of Conformity submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) regulations 2017. This ES Statement of Conformity should be read in conjunction with the Canada Water Masterplan ES and Statement of Conformity which can be viewed in full on the Councils website (18/AP/1604 and 25/AP/0242).

    Plot H2, Canada Water Masterplan Former Harmsworth Quays Printworks Surrey Quays Road London SE16 7LL

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/1656

    Replacement of existing uPVC fenestration with aluminium units; enlargement and reconfiguration of existing fenestration layout; 1no new rooflight.

    71 Storks Road London Southwark SE16 4DE

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/1657

    T1 Ash (rear LHB): Crown reduction to reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 2m, including shaping and removal of major deadwood.T2 Hawthorn (rear garden): Sectional felling of a dead tree as close to ground level as possible.

    69 Sunray Avenue London Southwark SE24 9PX

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/1658

    Details of Condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' 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
  8. Granted26/AP/1659

    Demolition of part of the existing ground floor front extension and reinstatement with new modern construction, within the same footprint.Replacement of all ground floor doors and windows at the front of the property, with high performance units.Replacement of all windows to first floor and second floor dormer windows with new windows to match existing in colour and style - translucent glazing panels to replace white opaque glazing panels on main windows to first floor front and rear elevations.Minor reconfiguration of ground floor internal walls around entrance lobby and living space.Reconfiguration of second floor loft room (internal works only) to create en-suite and vault ceiling.Minor landscaping works to front of property and entrance gate.

    72 Farquhar Road London Southwark SE19 1LT

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1660

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage') to satisfy condition 17 (Security measures details only) relating to the self-storage phase only, pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1661

    Details of Condition 27 - Ecological Monitoring required by planning permission ref no. 23/AP/0950: Demolition of existing buildings and structures on the site and redevelopment to provide an up to four storey building to accommodate industrial and logistics (Use Class B2, B8 and Class E(g)) together with plant, landscaping, the formation of new accesses and alterations to existing accesses, associated vehicle and cycle parking and other associated works.

    Car Park Adjacent To 25 Mandela Way London Southwark SE1

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1662

    Details of condition 24 'Whole life carbon assessment' requiried by planning permission 23/AP/0950 'Demolition of existing buildings and structures on the site and redevelopment to provide an up to four storey building to accommodate industrial and logistics (Use Class B2, B8 and Class E(g)) together with plant, landscaping, the formation of new accesses and alterations to existing accesses, associated vehicle and cycle parking and other associated works.'

    Car Park Adjacent To 25 Mandela Way London Southwark SE1

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/1663

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage' only) to satisfy condition 9 (section detail drawings) pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1664

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage') to satisfy condition 10 (materials), pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1665

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage') to satisfy Condition 11 'Landscaping', pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317, which gave consent for:"Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure."

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/1666

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage' only) to satisfy condition 19 (Car Parking Design and Management Plan) relating to the self-storage phase only, pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1667

    Details (partial, in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage' only) to satisfy condition 56 (temporary elevations) pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1668

    Details of condition 57 (interim landscaping strategy) relating to the self-storage phase only, pursuant to planning permission 23/AP/1317 (Demolition of the existing building and mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising Purpose-Built Student Housing including associated amenity and ancillary caf� and cycle workshop (Use Class Sui Generis), a new self-storage facility (Use Class B8), light Industrial workspace )/ incubator units (Use Class E(g)(iii)) and other associated infrastructure.)

    257-283 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE15 1NS

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/1669

    Tree ID 7803 An Oak tree approximately 21.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood throughout crown, natural target pruning.Tree ID 7804 A Sycamore tree (a group of 3) approximately 7.1m in height, situated in the rear garden. Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (eco-plugs). A replacement tree is to be planted in a convenient location of the rear garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration:Betula pendula (Silver Birch)Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut)Tree ID 7805 An Oak tree approximately 13.5m in height, situated in the rear garden. Remove major deadwood.Tree ID 7806 A Sweet Chestnut tree approximately 12.3m in height, situated in the rear garden. Create monolith structure at approximately 7m above ground level. (Possible bird nesting).

    129 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

    Received 10 Jun 2026
  19. Decided26/AP/1670

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/2100 (Demolition of existing side and rear extensions/outbuildings to construct a single storey side and single storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating hip to gable roof enlargement and rear dormer addition, alterations to existing boundary treatments and associated landscaping)NMA: Removal of the existing first floor window on the Lytcott Grove elevation and infilling of the opening with masonry. Installation of a new first floor window on the same elevation.

    100 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8QY

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/1671

    Construction of L-shaped dormer loft extension along with raising the ridge line 400mm and the installation of 2No rooflights on front roof slope.

    25 Relf Road London Southwark SE15 4JT

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1672

    Details of Condition 21 'Invertebrate Habits' as required by planning permission 23/AP/1862 (dated 26.04.2024), which gave consent for: "Phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, comprising: - Demolition of all existing buildings/structures, site clearance and excavation; - Construction of buildings to provide residential dwellings (Class C3) and flexible commercial, business and service space (Class E); - Construction of buildings to provide purpose built student accommodation including associated amenity and ancillary space, flexible commercial, business, service and community spaces within Classes E/F2(b) (Sui Generis); and - Provision of associated car and cycle parking, open space and landscaping, means of access and highway alterations, installation of plant and utilities and all other associated ancillary works incidental to the development".

    Land Known As Devonshire Place 747-759 And 765-775 Old Kent Road And Land At Devonshire Grove London SE15 1NZ

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1673

    Certificate of Lawful Development to replace existing external doors with new thermally improved doors

    Flat 67 Benbow House 24 New Globe Walk London Southwark SE1 9DS

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1674

    Description of development: Phased development comprising (a) the demolition of existing buildings at 202 and 203-208 Blackfriars Road and (b) the erection of a building to accommodate hotel (Use Class C1) with ancillary uses plus refuse stores, plant, cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping and associated works. Summary of proposed development for consultation purposes: > Hotel accommodation with 307 rooms, including 5% fully wheelchair accessible rooms and a further 5% available to be adapted as wheelchair accessible rooms. > A height of 85.33m AOD (23 storeys) with two lower shoulders at 61.18m AOD (17 storeys). > Layout featuring: - Basement: Back of house and plant. - Ground floor: Public areas, including a pantry, caf�, guest laundry and reception area - Mezzanine: Co-working caf�, and back of house areas. - First Floor: Staff back of house areas, bedrooms and gym. - Second floor and above: Hotel rooms.> Servicing is proposed via Scoresby Street. Additional entrances and activity to street are also proposed on Blackfriars Road and Dolben Street. > 313 sqm GIA of ancillary space is proposed, including a reception/lounge/bar/co-working cafe space on the ground floor and mezzanine which will be open to the public. This includes a unit on the ground floor operated by as a pantry shop by the hotel. > The building line has been set back at ground floor along Blackfriars Road using a cantilever to enhance and create public space.

    202-203 And 208 Blackfriars Road, London SE1

    Received 11 Jun 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/1675

    Detailed of Condition 4 Drawing details as required by full planning permission 25/AP/3379 dated 09/01/2026 for Demolish entrance steps along with the supporting walls and reconstruct using as much retained material as possible off new foundations.

    Goose Green Primary School Tintagel Crescent London Southwark SE22 8HG

    Received 11 Jun 2026

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