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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/1916

    Details of condition 19 'Archaeological Mitigation for Basement' pursuant to planning permission 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
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1917

    Details of Condition 4- Remediation Method Statement as required by full planning permission 20/AP/2993 dated 09/04/2026 for 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
  3. Withdrawn26/AP/1918

    Details of Condition 2- Time Limit as required by full planning permission 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

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

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1919

    Details of Condition 3- Method statement and detailed drawings (DAMP PROOFING) as required for full planning application 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.

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

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/1920

    Details of Condition 4- A. Detailed drawings for the reinstatement of decorative joinery details to the building's interior. B. Detailed drawings (1:10 or 1:50) of all new internal and external ventilation worksC. Method statement and detailed drawings (1:10 or 1:5) of all new ceiling. As required for full planning permission 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.

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

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/1921

    Details of Condition 5-Method statement and plans for all works to the electrical wiring, plumbing and heating as required by full planning permission 26/AP/1130 dated 11/06/2026

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

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1922

    Construction of a basement extension, internal alterations and all associated works.

    105 Landells Road London Southwark SE22 9PH

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1923

    Change of use of two railway arches from vacant and Class B2 (General Industrial) to flexible uses under Class E (a-d, (g)(ii) and (g)(iii)) and/or bar (Sui Generis) together with associated shopfront changes.

    Railway Arches 1 To 2 Crucifix Lane London Southwark SE1 3JW

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/1924

    Listed building consent for the change of use of Arches 1-2 Crucifix Lane to flexible uses under Class E (a),(b), (c), (d), (g)(ii) and (g)(iii)) and Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis) and associated internal and external alteration works.

    Railway Arches 1 To 2 Crucifix Lane London Southwark SE1 3JW

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1925

    Construction of a mansard roof extension along with roof terrace area across the existing roof spaces of 54 and 56 Peckham Rye to create a new 1b2p self-contained flat.

    54 And 56 Peckham Rye London Southwark SE15 4JR

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  11. Refused26/AP/1926

    Construction of a ground floor rear infill extension, and the construction of a mansard loft conversion.

    25 Frogley Road London Southwark SE22 9DF

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1927

    Details of condition 61 'Habitable Rooms Entertainment noise assessment' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3718 (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 3 Jul 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1928

    Retrospective change of use from a shop (Use Class A1, now Class E(a)) to a delivery-only dark kitchen (sui generis), comprising five commercial kitchen units.

    211 Rye Lane London Southwark SE15 4TP

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/1929

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the proposed development of 14 electric vehicle (EV) charging upstands and 1 substation on land qualifying as a ground floor off-street car park (Great Suffolk Street Car Park) at land to the rear of 47-51 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BS

    Land To The Rear Of 47-51 Great Suffolk Street London Southwark SE1 0BS

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1930

    Details of condition 6 (Piling Method Statement) 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 3 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/1931

    Details of condition 8 (WSI - Archaeological Watching Brief) 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 3 Jul 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1932

    Details of condition 10(a) and (b) (Land Contamination - Desk Study) 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 3 Jul 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/1933

    Sycamore Tree: approximately 7-8 metres in height. Tree sits approximately 50cm within the conservation area boundary. A number of its branches extend outward over properties that fall outside the conservation area. Overhanging branches to be pruned back to the conservation area boundary.

    30 Highshore Road London Southwark SE15 5AF

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1934

    Five day notification for tree works: 8083 Common Ash - Fell to ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-plug). Significant limb failure. Replacw with standard 8-10cm Tilia tormentosa Petiolaris in next planting season. s.213 Duty to Replant.

    9A College Road London Southwark SE21 7BQ

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/1935

    T4 Cherry tree - Fell, T5 Laurel - Fell, T6 Laurel - Fell, T7 Lilac - Fell. Re landscape and replace all existing trees with more site specific trees.

    65 Oakhurst Grove London Southwark SE22 9AH

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  21. Decided26/AP/1936

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6 paragraph 1.1 (Construction Employment Contact Methodology) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 24/AP/3803 for 'Redevelopment of the site to include:- Redevelopment of the existing 1980s office building with partial demolition (including demolition of the St Thomas Street entrance building and the King's Head Yard facade); the construction of side extensions and upward extension to add 5 storeys and create a 10-storey office building plus plant, balconies and roof terraces;- Redevelopment of Keats House (nos. 24-26 St Thomas Street) with retention of the historic frontage and construction of a roof extension to add one storey of office floorspace;- Restoration and refurbishment of the listed Georgian terrace (nos. 4-16 St Thomas Street) to create level front entrances to the offices, internal alterations and new glazed roof to the rear courtyard (with separate LBC application ref. 24/AP/3804); - Associated public realm and highway works to St Thomas Street and King's Head Yard, cycle parking and all ancillary works.'

    New City Court 4-26 St Thomas Street London SE1 9RS

    Received 1 Jul 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1937

    Partial discharge of details of Condition 29 'Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessment (WLCA)' in respect of 'the Bromyard Site' (Site A / Phase 1) only required by planning permission 22/AP/0554 (as amended by 23/AP/0953, 24/AP/2136, 24/AP/2453 and 25/AP/0522), which gave consent for:"The redevelopment of the Ledbury Estate involving the demolition of Bromyard House, Skenfrith House, Sarnsfield House and Peterchurch House and the erection of 6 blocks to provide 340 new homes (including 224 replacement homes), provision of Class E space fronting Old Kent Road at ground floor level, together with re-provision of the tenants & residents association hall and multi-use games area, access, servicing, car parking, cycle parking, cycle storage, plant, play and open space and landscaping".

    The Ledbury Estate Commercial Way And Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/1938

    Details of Condition 10 (b) (BREEAM Construction Final Certificate) as required by full planning permission 23/AP/1584 dated 18/03/2024 for 'Use of the ground floor of the building known as land to the rear of Tayo Situ House, 73 Commercial Way, to provide 5 x 2 bed wheelchair accessible housing and 3 x 1 bed wheelchair accessible housing and a community facility.'

    Tayo Situ House 73 Commercial Way London Southwark

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/1939

    Works to tree with a TCA: Lawson Cypress (T1) - fell due to poor condition. Bay (T2) - Reduce by 50% due to excessive growth, taking the height from 20ft to 10ft, maintaining the same width

    14 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN

    Received 3 Jul 2026

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