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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2164

    Details of Condition 17 'Design section details' (partial - Building 3 only) required by planning permission ref 18/AP/3696.

    Building 3 Bankside Yards Former Sampson House, 64 Hopton Street And Ludgate House, 245 Blackfriars Road And Railway Arches London SE1 9JH

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/2165

    Details of Condition 60 (part ii only) (Internal Acoustic Prediction Report) for Plot B as required by full planning application 24/AP/3718 dated 08/08/2025 for Full planning permission for the 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 22 Jul 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2166

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 3, Clauses 1.1 'Affordable Workspace Specification' and 1.2 'Construction of Affordable Workspace' of the Section 106 Agreement (S106/RR020/73) associated with planning permission 20/AP/0039, which gave consent for:"Demolition of the existing building (43 Glengall Road) and erection of a single replacement building of up to 15 storeys (plus lower ground) together with new areas of public realm, replacement of commercial floorspace in the form of a Creative Commercial Centre including University related uses (comprised of light industrial Use Class E and part flexible Use Class E/F1) and ancillary caf� (Use Class E) on the lower and upper ground floors and Halls of Residence consisting of 676 student rooms (sui generis Use Class)."

    Bianca Warehouse 43 Glengall Road And 1 Bianca Road London SE15 6SJ

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2167

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7, Paragraph 2.1 'Approval in Principle Structural Report for Basement Development' of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 20/AP/2993, which gave consent 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 22 Jul 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/2168

    Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the change of use of a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a three-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) occupied by three unrelated individuals.

    150A Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UG

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/AP/2169

    Replacement of interactive public sculpture within the grounds of Dulwich Picture Gallery, together with associated landscaping works, including new tree and shrub planting, safety surfacing, accessible paths, and other ancillary works.

    Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road London Southwark SE21 7AD

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2170

    Five day notification for tree works: Removal of dead conifer.

    11 Alleyn Park London Southwark SE21 8AU

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/2171

    Front garden work comprising installation of Air Source Heat Pump, screening, refuse and bicycle store, EV charging point, and dropped kerb with front driveway for 1 car parking space.

    17 Court Lane Gardens London Southwark SE21 7DZ

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/2172

    PArtial discharge of details of Condition 28 'Circular Economy Statement' 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: "Redevelopment of the Ledbury Estate involving the demolition of Bromyard House, Skenfrith House, Sarnsfield House and Peterchurch House and the erection of 6 blocks ranging in height from 5 to 22 storeys (max 79.34m AOD) to provide 340 new homes (including 224 replacement homes), provision of Class E space fronting Old Kent Road at ground floor level, together with reprovision 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 22 Jul 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/2173

    Details of condition 25 (Details Of Invertebrate Nesting Aids) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/0918 dated 09/07/2025 for 'Alteration (including demolition) and extension of the existing office building for use as Offices (Class E(g)(i); Flexible Commercial (Class E) to include additional floorspace through extensions; altered and additional entrances; creation of office amenity terraces and plant enclosures; facade alterations including urban greening and associated works.Associated works including deconstruction / removal of an existing garage / kiosk structure and provision of new hard and soft landscaping within the public realm including improvements to the Scoop, and other works incidental to the development.

    110 The Queens Walk London Southwark SE1 2AA

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2174

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/AP/0918 dated 09/07/2025 for 'Alteration (including demolition) and extension of the existing office building for use as Offices (Class E(g)(i); Flexible Commercial (Class E) to include additional floorspace through extensions; altered and additional entrances; creation of office amenity terraces and plant enclosures; facade alterations including urban greening and associated works.Associated works including deconstruction / removal of an existing garage / kiosk structure and provision of new hard and soft landscaping within the public realm including improvements to the Scoop, and other works incidental to the development.(The site is within the setting of the Grade 1 listed Tower Bridge, the Tower of London World Heritage site, and the Tooley Street and Tower Bridge Conservation Areas)'.The amendments include the following:- Omission and changes to the terrace screens at Levels 2 to 8. - An increase in proportion of the Scoop lift enclosure.

    110 The Queens Walk London Southwark SE1 2DB

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2175

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/3267 (Replacement of the existing fountains, hard and soft landscaping and other associated enabling works.) NMA: Amendments to condition 1 (approved drawings)

    1 More London Place London Southwark SE1 2AF

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2176

    Details of Condition 56 'Surface water drainage system' for plot B 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 22 Jul 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2177

    Variation of Condition pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/3455 (Demolition of the existing rear addition and the construction of a single-storey side and rear extension and an outrigger dormer extension; the replacement of the windows to the side and rear of the dwelling with timber framed double glazed units; addition of rooflight to existing mansard; and the addition of a Juliet balcony to the rear elevation, to replace the existing window.)Sought: Rear extension height measurement adjustment & Outrigger extension cladding change (lead clad dormer to slate tiles)

    25 De Laune Street London Southwark SE17 3UU

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/2178

    Listed building consent for internal alterations - removal of stud partitions installed post construction, and installation of stud partitions and doors

    Bridge Masters House Tower Bridge Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2UP

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/2179

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) for 25/AP/3157 'Single storey ground floor wrap around extension and side extension.' Amendment sought: Revise the finish materials of the proposed extension and increase the proposed height of the rear extension and patio

    85 Wood Vale London Southwark SE23 3DT

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2181

    Alterations to fenestration details and repainting of the shopfront.

    120 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TH

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2182

    Display of three halo illuminated fascia signs and one externally illuminated projecting sign

    120 Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TH

    Received 23 Jul 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/2183

    T1 Large Oak tree. Crown reduce canopy by up to 1m to previous reduction points. No wounds to be created greater than 10cm diameter. Thin growth from old reduction points and remove epicormic growth from crown.

    158 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RH

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/2184

    T1 - Medium Fig tree. Multi stem fig tree in the front garden with two stems are pushing the front wall significantly which is caused a crack on the far-left hand corner where the walls meet, the fig tree needs to be removed taken down to ground level and stump poisoned.T2 - The Date Palm on the right-hand side has grown excessively and needs to be removed. Section fell to ground level and poison stump.

    14 Woodwarde Road London Southwark SE22 8UJ

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/2185

    T2 Cherry of the submitted MWA Arboricultural ReportWorks: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth.

    7 Nairne Grove London Southwark SE24 9PU

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/2186

    Construction of a single-storey rear side infill extension and roof extension over rear outrigger.

    169 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9JG

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/2187

    Details of Condition 8 (Biodiversity Green Roof) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/2312 dated 05/06/2025 for 'Erection of new basketball hall with supporting facilities (changing rooms and WCs) and a lightweight link to the existing school building.'

    City Of London Academy 240 Lynton Road London Southwark SE1 5LA

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/2188

    Details of Condition 4 (Detail drawings) as required by planning permission ref: 25/AP/2067 'Demolition of the existing rear garage. Construction of a two-storey one-bedroom dwellinghouse with associated amenity space, landscaping and ground level changes. Alterations to the existing commercial unit, shopfront and access arrangements. Construction of front and rear window dormers at roof level of the host property. Construction of a full-length rear outrigger dormer at first floor level of the host property. Provision of a waste/cycle storage structure within the front curtilage of the host property.'

    124 Forest Hill Road London Southwark SE22 0RS

    Received 24 Jul 2026

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