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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1843

    Construction of a two-storey side extension; single storey ground floor rear extension and installation 6 windows on side elevation.

    50 Norcroft Gardens London Southwark SE22 0BH

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  2. Withdrawn26/AP/1845

    Details of Condition 1-5 Joinery, Ventilation and Ceiling Replacement all works will be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings as required by 26/AP/1130 dated 11/06/2026 for Listed building consent for the removal of existing lower level front window security bars, installation of an extraction fan vented through the flank wall and various internal works - Confirmed. All works will be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings: 202_05_LBC, 202_06_LBC and 202_07A_LBC.Condition 2 - Noted. Works will commence within three years of the date of consent.Condition 3 - Method statement and detailed drawing for all damp proofing works are included within the submission.Condition 4 - Full specifications are provided for: (A) internal joinery; (B) internal and external ventilation; and (C) method statement and detailed drawing of the new ceiling build-up whilst maintaining the existing ceiling line.Condition 5 - Method statement and plans for all works to the electrical wiring, plumbing and heating are included within the submission.Condition 6 - Confirmed. All new works and making good will match the existing original fabric in materials, execution and finished appearance.

    Lower Ground Floor Flat 87 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8JEL

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1855

    Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref. 21/AP/4671 'Erection of a part four and part five-storey (plus basement) building on current vacant site to provide residential units (Use Class C3), with associated landscaping, public realm, private and communal amenity space and cycle parking'. The application seeks to vary the existing Section 106 Agreement associated with the consent in relation to the affordable housing contribution and Section 278 highway worksobligations.

    17-21 Rotherhithe Old Road London Southwark SE16 2PP

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1856

    Tree work 5 day notification: T1, T2, T3: Dead. Remove

    4 Rye Lane London Southwark SE15 5BS

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  5. Awaiting decision26/AP/1858

    Change of use of the existing first-floor office accommodation to two small Flats in Multiple Occupation within Use Class C4.

    7-13 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0EZ

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  6. Decided26/AP/1859

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/AP/3250 (Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a new part 22/part 15 storey building (with three levels of basement) comprising Office (Class E), Public House (Sui Generis), 66 flats (Class C3) and flexible Office/Community use (Class E/F2) together with public realm improvements and other associated works) comprising: Rationalisation and amendment to description of development to facilitate the change of use of ground floor from public house (sui generis) to flexible public house (sui generis)/food and drink (Class E(b)) and change of use of first floor from public house (sui generis) to flexible public house (sui generis)/ flexible class E use. Amendment to Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 2 'Time limit and Quantum', Condition 26 'External Lighting' and Condition 37 'Hours of Use - Public House'

    Land At Including Edward Edwards House And The Prince William Pub, Suthring House 216-220 Blackfriars Road North Of Nicholson Street London SE1

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/1862

    Temporary permission (one year) for siting of 1x food truck and associated seating, hardstanding, fencing, cycle parking and refuse storage (use class E(b) (take-away element to be ancillary only)).

    Land Adjacent To 201 And 185 Tower Bridge Road Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2UF

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/1864

    Replacement of two existing rear elevation kitchen windows with one larger energy-efficient white aluminium double-glazed openable window measuring approximately 1800mm x 1210mm.

    9 Honor Oak Rise London Southwark SE23 3QY

    Received 26 Jun 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1866

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a rear ground floor extension and reconfiguration.

    27 Casino Avenue London Southwark SE24 9PQ

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1867

    Remove the existing single storey small extension and erect a new single storey ground floor extension to existing family house.

    17 East Dulwich Grove London Southwark SE22 8PW

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  11. Refused26/AP/1871

    Change of use from pizza shop (User Class E) to pizza shop and take away shop, shop front change

    380 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 2NG

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/1872

    Works to a TPO tree also in a conservation area: Works to a TPO tree also in a conservation area: Lime rear gardenCrown reduction as shown to replicate the overall height and form of adjacent boundary lime trees Remove basal and epicormic growth and deadwoodTo maintain the tree at the same extent at those dimensions every 2-3 years, for a period not exceeding 6 years (after which a new application will be made).

    49 Oakhurst Grove London Southwark SE22 9AH

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  13. Granted26/AP/1876

    Details of Condition 14 (Screening Panels) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping'.

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1878

    Creation of a new north-facing dormer with rooflights; Remodelling of the existing south-facing dormer to enlarge the roof terrace, with installation of new fenestration and rooflights; Installation of three additional rooflights within the roof slopes.

    Flat 3 170 - 172 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 3LS

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/1879

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1- Lime Tree (Front Garden of No. 173) (Tilia sp.) Pollard back to previous pruning points to maintain the established pollard cycle.T2 - Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis) Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres to suitable growth points.T3- Birch Tree (Betula sp.) Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres to suitable growth points.T4 - Birch Tree (Betula sp.) Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres to suitable growth points.T5 - Olive Tree (Olea europaea) Sympathetic crown reduction to suitable growth points to maintain size and natural form.T6 Lime Tree (Rear of No. 175) (Tilia sp.) Crown lift by removing low-hanging laterals. Crown thin by approximately 10%. Lateral reduction by up to 2.5m to suitable growth points, retaining height and overall form.G1 Rear Garden Planting (No. 173)RosePrune and re-tie to existing support structure.Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum)Carry out light formative pruning.Holly (Ilex sp.)Reduce and reshape using hedge trimmers.

    175 Gordon Road London Southwark SE15 3RT

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1880

    Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishment of the public house across ground floor, mezzanine and basement levels, together with external alterations to the shopfront, signage and external seating area.

    The Phoenix Windsor Walk London Southwark SE5 8BB

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  17. Granted26/AP/1881

    Details of condition 19 part D (SAP Assessment and Water Efficiency) relating to Building 1-4 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 29 Jun 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1883

    Construction of two additional storeys and an upper-floor rear extension to create 6 self-contained two-bedroom flats above the existing commercial units at 156 -158. (amended)

    156 - 158 Rye Lane London Southwark SE15 4NB

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1884

    Works to tree with a TCA in rear garden: T1 -Dead birch next to raised tree house - tree is completely dead and poses hazard - reduce down to standing trunk the height of tree house. T2- Cherry plum, to remove major dead wood, lift crown and reduce select unruly branches to give well balanced shape.

    45 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UG

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  20. Refused26/AP/1885

    Installation of five external air conditioning and refrigeration condensing units to serve the existing butcher shop, mounted at the side of the property

    282 - 286 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5UE

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/1886

    5 Day Notice for 1 x Chestnut front garden pollard to crown break. Reason - evidence of decay fungi on stem and at base.

    Knox House Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8DU

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1887

    TPO -74 1 x Plane Site of St Giles Youth Club, Benhill Road Crown lift to 4m to suitable growth points above road and entranceCrown lift to provide a 2m clearance above and to the side of propertiesRemove deadwood

    St Giles Club Benhill Road London Southwark SE5 7LL

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/1888

    TPO -549 1 x Plane Land Rear 54 Vicarage groveCrown lift to 4m to suitable growth points above road and entranceRemoval of 1 x lower basal stem overhanging the listed structure shown as marked, retaining the larger stemRemove deadwood

    54 Vicarage Grove London Southwark SE5 7LP

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1889

    Display of 4no. internally illuminated static (letters only) fascia signs, 2no. non-illuminated blade signs and 3no. internally installed, and internally illuminated hanging signs.

    The Counting House 53 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2QN

    Received 30 Jun 2026

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