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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1890

    Installation of updated louvres to facilitate the advertisement displays proposed under Advertisement Consent application ref. 26/AP/1889 (associated listed Building Consent application ref. 26/AP/1895)

    Counting House 53 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2QN

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/1892

    Construction of a single-storey ground floor rear wrap around extension

    26 Limesford Road London Southwark SE15 3BX

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1893

    Details of Condition 3 (CEMP) as required by full planning permission 23/AP/3273 dated 19/11/2025 for 'Refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk.'

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1894

    Replacement windows and doors to Union Street (South elevation).

    10 - 18 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SZ

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1895

    Listed building consent for the reinstatement of louvres and for the erection of x4 internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs, x2 external non-illuminated blade signs, and x3 internally installed, and internally illuminated hanging signs.

    The Counting House 53 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2QN

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/1896

    (T1) Loquat- Section fell to ground level and poison using eco plugs - tree is too close to boundary wall, causing damage. Height 4.0mCrown spread 4.0m

    27 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  7. Decided26/AP/1898

    Notification submitted to satisfy obligation Clause 5.1.1 'Notice of commencement' in respect of Phase 1 'Self Storage' only of the section 106 agreement associated with 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 1 Jul 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/1899

    Works to trees in a Conservation Area. To remove two trees within the Dulwich Village Conservation Area.1x Sambucus sp.1x Ilex aquilfolium.Please see the attached photos of the trees in question. Neither of these trees have been shown or categorised on the approved tree plans, and only one has been shown on the topo survey. 1x Sambucus sp. estimated dbh of <100mm and 1x Ilex aquilfolium estimated dbh of <200mm are requested to be removed on the eastern aspect of the existing building. Reason for this is the required forklift has proven to be too wide and would likely cause damage to both trees as well as the machine. KIND are aware the removal of these trees may require replacement. Neither of these trees have been shown or categorised on the approved tree plans.

    Brightlands 2 Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7AB

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1900

    Display of 1no illuminated Site ID sign, glazing manifestations, and 3no painted ghost signs as site activation features on Building F of the Biscuit Factory.

    Block F, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/1901

    T1 Cherry tree (located on the rear right-hand corner of the rear garden) Reduce and shape by approx. 2 - 3m, remove sucker growth on main trunks. T3 London Plane tree (located on the rear left-hand corner of the rear garden) Crown lift by up to 3.5m and lateral reduction by up to 1m, Height and form to be retained.T7 Fig tree (located on the left of the rear garden) Crown reduce by up to 2m to suitable growth points.Group of parasol Fig. Reduce to attain form as necessary.To maintain the trees 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).

    21 Park Street London Southwark SE1 9EQ

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  11. Granted26/AP/1902

    Five day notification for tree works: 3771 Common Lime - Fell tree to 1m above ground level. Results of advance decay detection confirm extensive decay present from approx 25cm above ground level to at least 1m above ground level. tree is within falling distance of red route. Tree is subject to brittle cinder (Kretzschmaria sp), which leads to brittle fracture failure. tree not safe to retain.

    Mill Pond College Road London Southwark SE21

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/1903

    Works to tree with a TPO 328 T958 Horse Chestnut - Monolith to 4m above ground level based on results of advance decay detection [w/o 400]. Bleeding Canker. Sterilize tools: Always disinfect tools, secateurs, and saws with methylated spirit, domestic bleach, or a commercial steriliser between every cut to prevent cross-contamination. Avoid chipping infected material, as it can spread the disease via aerosols. Felled trees and affected branches should ideally be destroyed on site via burning or burying, where permissible by local environmental regulations.

    Court Lane Gardens London Southwark SE21

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  13. Granted26/AP/1904

    Details of condition 5 (Digital Connectivity Infrastructure) as required by planning permission ref: 24/AP/0892 dated 04/09/2025 (as amended by permission ref: 25/AP/2547 dated 04/02/2026) for 'Redevelopment including part demolition and part retention of existing building to provide mixed-use development comprising purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis), residential accommodation (Use Class C3), Commercial, Business and Service floorspace (Use Class E excluding E(g)(ii) and (iii)), Community floorspace (Use Class F2), flexible Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E excluding E(g) (ii) and (iii))/Community floorspace (Use Class F2) within two buildings ranging from 6 to 7 storeys with associated amenity space, landscaping, car and cycle parking, public realm and highways improvements.'

    Chatelain House 182 - 202 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 1RW

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1905

    Ground floor rear extension and hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating a rear mansard, with installation of rooflights within the front roof slope.

    30 Elsie Road London Southwark SE22 8DX

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/1906

    Details of condition 26 'External lighting' required by planning permission ref. 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.'

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

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/1907

    Details of Condition 4a (Demolition Management Plan) required by planning permission 25/AP/2550: 'Demolition of existing buildings and construction of nine (4 x bedroom) C3 residential dwellings with associated access, landscaping, boundary treatment, cycle parking and refuse storage.'

    9 And 11 Gowlett Road London Southwark SE15 4HX

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/AP/1908

    Details submitted to satisfy Early Stage reviews of Schedule Clause of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 22/AP/1068.

    5-9 Rockingham Street And 2-4 Tiverton Street London SE1 6PD

    Received 29 Jun 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/1909

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for a loft conversion with rear dormer

    6 Ethnard Road London Southwark SE15 1RU

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1910

    Proposed ground floor side and rear extension with a lightwell

    24A Tarbert Road London Southwark SE22 8QB

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1911

    Notification for clause 8.1.4.5 (as Practical Completion of Plot H11B) of the section 106 agreement associated with the permission ref. 12/AP/1092 for 'Outline application for: Redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a number of buildings ranging between 13.13m (AOD) and 104.8m (AOD) in height with capacity for between 160,579sqm GEA (min) and 254,000sqm GEA (max) residential floorspace together with retail (Class A1-A5), business (Class B1), leisure and community (Class D2 and D1), energy centre (sui generis) uses. New landscaping, park and public realm, car parking, means of access and other associated works).'

    Heygate Estate And Surrounding Land Bound By New Kent Road To The North, Rodney Place And Rodney Road To The East, Wansey Street To The South And Walworth Road And Elephant Road To The West London SE17

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/1912

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 SycamoreCrown lift to provide approximately 2 metres clearance above the shed.Lateral reduction of the two lowest overhanging branches extending towards 49 Blenheim Grove by up to 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice.Remove deadwood throughout the crown.

    105 Bellenden Road London Southwark SE15 4QY

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1913

    Details of Condition 3b (Internal noise levels) required by planning permission 24/AP/0017 dated 23.07.2024 (Demolition of existing pitched roof and construction of a mansard roof extension with dormer windows and a raised party parapet wall to provide 2no. self-contained studio flats (Class C3) with private roof terraces and dedicated cycle parking.)

    Marks Court 5 Griggs Place London Southwark SE1 3AT

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/1914

    Listed building consent application for the replacement gate to Park Street entrance to the Hop Exchange (rear), requiring works to the flank walls of nos.11 and 13 Park Street (revised).

    The Hop Exchange 24 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1TY

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1915

    Details of Condition 16 'Fibre Connectivity' required by planning permission ref. 20/AP/2993 'Demolition of existing building and the development of a mixed-use development of up to 14 storeys in height plus a basement to provide up to 183 residential units (Use Class C3); flexible retail/restaurant/office (Use Class E) floorspace at ground floor and part first floor levels; plus associated public realm works, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and associated works. The application is supported by an Environmental Statement (ES) and a corresponding Addendum in line with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.'

    Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE

    Received 2 Jul 2026

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