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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2039

    Details of condition 5 (Lighting design strategy for biodiversity) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3267 'Replacement of the existing fountains, hard and soft landscaping and other associated enabling works'

    More London Fountains 1-2 More London Place London Southwark SE1 2AF

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/2041

    T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear gardenT2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

    133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2042

    Details of condition 3 (Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan (DCEMP)) as required by planning permission 25/AP/3772 'Construction of single storey rear extension with patio and steps, basement extension to provide indoor swimming pool with terrace atop, south side extension to provide internal staircase to basement and three dormer windows to rear roof slope, remodelling and extension of existing annexe to north side of house, alterations to existing ground floor fenestration, and installation of new front boundary treatment.'

    15 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6SH

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  4. Decided26/AP/2043

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7, Part 1, Paragraph 1.1 (Pre-Commencement Energy Statement Update) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 19/AP/0404 'Refurbishment and extension of existing Vinegar Yard Warehouse (equivalent of 7 storeys), demolition of 42-44 Bermondsey Street and retention and extension of 40 Bermondsey Street to form two buildings (equivalent of 12 storeys) to provide office space (Class E); retail space (Class E); new landscaping and public realm including a new pedestrianised route through the site; vehicular access; associated works to public highway; ancillary servicing; plant; storage and associated works'.

    40-44 Bermondsey Street Vinegar Yard Warehouse 9-17 Vinegar Yard And Land Adjacent To 1-7 Snowsfields London SE1

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/2044

    Details of condition 6a (Bird boxes) as required by planning permission 25/AP/3772 'Construction of single storey rear extension with patio and steps, basement extension to provide indoor swimming pool with terrace atop, south side extension to provide internal staircase to basement and three dormer windows to rear roof slope, remodelling and extension of existing annexe to north side of house, alterations to existing ground floor fenestration, and installation of new front boundary treatment.'

    15 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6SH

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/2045

    Replacement of existing single-glazed and double-glazed timber windows and doors with slim-line double-glazed and standard double-glazed timber windows and doors.

    89 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HU

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2046

    Replacement of existing single-glazed and double-glazed timber windows and doors with slim-line double-glazed and standard double-glazed timber windows and doors.

    81 Cobourg Road London Southwark SE5 0HU

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/2047

    Details of condition 8 (External Lighting) for Phases 4, 4A and 5 of the Park only, pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1798 'Application for the approval of reserved matters (access, layout, landscaping and appearance only) for the Park Area within Elephant Park submitted pursuant to outline planning permission (ref: 12/AP/1092). The proposal incorporates changes to the Park Plaza area, cycle route, planting, lighting, signage and other minor amendments to the park development approved by reserved matters approval (ref: 19/AP/5787).'

    The Park At Elephant Park Site Bounded By Phase MP3 To The North, Plot H7 To The South, Castle Square To The West London Southwark

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/2048

    Details of condition 46 (External Lighting and security) for Phases 4, 4A and 5 of the Park only, pursuant to planning permission ref. 12/AP/1092 '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 13 Jul 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/2049

    Details of condition 7 (Verification of remediation) for Phases 4, 4A and 5 of the Park only, pursuant to permission ref. 21/AP/1798 'Reserved matters (access, layout, landscaping and appearance only) for the Park Area within Elephant Park submitted pursuant to outline planning permission (ref: 12/AP/1092). The proposal incorporates changes to the Park Plaza area, cycle route, planting, lighting, signage and other minor amendments to the park development approved by reserved matters approval (ref: 19/AP/5787).'

    The Park At Elephant Park Site Bounded By Phase MP3 To The North, Plot H7 To The South, Castle Square To The West London Southwark

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/AP/2050

    Details of condition 32 (Verification report) for Phases 4, 4A and 5 of the Park only, pursuant to planning permission 12/AP/1092 '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 13 Jul 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2051

    Demolition of parts of existing listed building at lower ground and upper ground with some re-modelling/ extension. Conversion of existing office space to provide a new mixed use, retaining some office space in addition to a two bedroom flat and a 3 bedroom maisonette.

    75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2052

    Demolition of parts of existing listed building at lower ground and upper ground with some re-modelling/ extension. Conversion of existing office space to provide a new mixed use, retaining some office space in addition to a two bedroom flat and a 3 bedroom maisonette.

    75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  14. Granted26/AP/2054

    T 7151 - 1 x 3m Conifer - Fell to ground level T 7152 - 1 x 4m Conifer - Fell to ground level

    33 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HB

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2055

    Refurbishment of the site and subdivision of units to provide flexible Class E(g)(iii)/B2/B8 use, together with associated parking, landscaping and other works.

    15 Mandela Way London Southwark SE1 5SS

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/2056

    Construction of a rear ground floor side extension and installation of rear doors.

    107 Choumert Road London Southwark SE15 4AP

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  17. Granted26/AP/2057

    Certificate of lawfulness (works to a listed building) for the reinstatement of one missing timber shutter to match surviving originals,, kitchen and bathroom replacement, boiler replacement, full electrical rewire, fireplace restoration, reinstatement of missing skirtings, and internal redecoration.

    Flat B 137 St Georges Road London Southwark SE1 6HY

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/2058

    Replacement of the external windows and door with new double glazed timber windows and timber door.

    4 Baldwin Crescent London Southwark SE5 9LQ

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/2059

    Five day notification for tree works: Removal of dead Yew tree located in the rear garden

    11 Roseway London Southwark SE21 7JT

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2060

    Notification submitted to satisfy Clause 8.1.4.6 (Notification of first occupation) in relation to Plot H11B of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning 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 13 Jul 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/2061

    Replacement of external sash windows with new double glazed timber casement units, and replacement of doors.

    190 Grange Road London Southwark SE1 3AA

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2062

    Details of condition 6 part 2 (Details Of The Biodiversity (Green) Roof(s)) as required by planning permission ref: 21/AP/1254 dated 16/04/2024 for 'Demolition of existing structures, including removal and alterations to the flank elevation of grade II listed no. 73 Southampton Way, and construction of two buildings fronting onto Southampton Way and Cottage Green comprising residential units and commercial units for Class E and F uses, associated roof terraces, landscaping and public realm enhancements, refuse storage, and cycle and car parking. The proposal would be within the setting of the grade II listed buildings 1, 2 and 3 Cottage Green and 73,75 and 77 Southampton Way'.

    5-7 Cottage Green And 69 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7ST

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/2063

    (T2) Laurel. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m. Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m.(T3) Privet. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m.Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m(T4) Plum. Reduce weight on long, lateral branch, as per photo - routine maintenance.

    114 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/2064

    (T1) Magnolia. Crown reduce by 1.5-2m - routine maintenance. Height from 4.0m to a minimum of 2.0m. Crown spread from 2.5m to a minimum of 1.0m

    116 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

    Received 14 Jul 2026

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