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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2138

    Construction of a single storey side extension at lower ground level. Existing lean-to rear extension pitched roof changed to a flat roof, to match the height of the taller element of the side extension. 1nr rooflight and a green roof over rear extension. Door sill to raised ground floor Juliet balcony raised by 300mm to allow for the new side extension roof.

    123 Benhill Road London Southwark SE5 7LZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/2139

    Installation of a Pulsehub unit with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality, including the provision of a defibrillator (Ref SK19)

    Pavement Outside Elephant And Castle Underground Station London Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  3. Granted26/AP/2140

    Display of 2 x (back-to-back) digital LED displays incorporated within a Pulsehub unit

    Pavement Outside Elephant And Castle Underground Station London Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2141

    Installation of a 'Pulsehub' freestanding digital display unit with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality including provision of a defibrillator.

    Pavement Opposite 88 Surrey Quays Road London Southwark

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2142

    Display of 2 no. (back-to-back) digital LED displays.

    Pavement Opposite 88 Surrey Quays Road London Southwark

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/2143

    Installation of a Pulsehub unit with integrated digital screens and emergency functionality, including the provision of a defibrillator

    Advertisement On Payment Outside 147 Peckham Hill Street London Southwark SE15 5JZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2144

    Display of 2 x (back-to-back) digital LED displays incorporated within a Pulsehub unit

    Advertisement On Payment Outside 147 Peckham Hill Street London Southwark SE15 5JZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2145

    Details of Condition 4 - Detailed drawings as as required by full planning permission 25/AP/2711 dated 09/03/2026 for Internal reconfiguration of existing building and the addition of a single storey roof extension to provide 2no. residential dwellings with associated cycle storage and refuse provision.

    188A Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2146

    Details of Condition 5 - Cycle storage details as required by full planning permission 25/AP/2711 dated 09/03/2026 for Internal reconfiguration of existing building and the addition of a single storey roof extension to provide 2no. residential dwellings with associated cycle storage and refuse provision.

    188A Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2147

    Details of Condition 6 - Waste storage details as required by full planning permission 25/AP/2711 dated 09/03/2026 for Internal reconfiguration of existing building and the addition of a single storey roof extension to provide 2no. residential dwellings with associated cycle storage and refuse provision.

    188A Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  11. Granted26/AP/2148

    Details of Condition 7 (Material samples) as required by full planning permission ref: 25/AP/2711 dated 09/03/2026 for 'Internal reconfiguration of existing building and the addition of a single storey roof extension to provide 2no. residential dwellings with associated cycle storage and refuse provision.'

    188A Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/2149

    Detail of Condition 8 - (partial discharge in relation to part one of the condition (noise impact assessment)) as required by full planning permission 25/AP/2711 dated 09/03/2026 for Internal reconfiguration of existing building and the addition of a single storey roof extension to provide 2no. residential dwellings with associated cycle storage and refuse provision.

    188A Tooley Street London Southwark SE1 2TZ

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  13. Granted26/AP/2150

    Works to a tree in a conservation area: 6251 16M Eucalyptus tree - Remove dead and damaged wood throughout the crown and reduce height only by up to 2m back to suitable growth points.8044 13M Black Locust tree DEAD - Fell to ground level

    41 College Road London Southwark SE21 7BA

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2151

    Details of Condition 46 'Residential Noise Levels' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/0255 'Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans', Condition 2 'Time and quantum of uses' and Condition 26 'Green, Brown and Blue Roofs' attached to planning permission 19/AP/1710, for:"Demolition of existing buildings on the site and the comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment of the site comprising of two buildings for residential (Use Class C3 ), flexible retail and commercial floorspace at ground floor and use class C1 at mezzanine level, new public park, private and communal amenity space, associated car and cycle parking, access and servicing arrangements, plant and other associated works". For information the amendments include the following:- Increase of 30 units, bringing the overall total to 292 homes;- Proposed extension to the west building by five floors to accommodate for the additional residential units;- Conversion of the Mezzanine to provide 16 new C1 Hotel Use studio apartments;- The addition of retail / commercial space to the Old Kent Road active frontages;- The increase of affordable housing from 39.8% to 40.04%; and- Changes to the internal layout, including the incorporation of two stairs to both building cores, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.'

    651 - 657 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JU

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/2152

    Details of condition 11 'Tree planting' pursuant to planning permission ref. 24/AP/3803 '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 21 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/2153

    Details of condition 17 'Hard and soft landscaping' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3803 '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 21 Jul 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2155

    Installation of a freestanding monopole and digital screen for the display of advertisements.

    Advert Adjacent To Bricklayers Arms Roundabout London Southwark SE1

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  18. Granted26/AP/2156

    Replacement of the existing conservatory with a new structure. The proposal will retain the existing footprint and structural frame, replace the roof with a warm deck roof construction, and install new sliding doors opening onto the garden patio. No extensions are proposed. (amended)

    88 Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  19. Decided26/AP/2157

    Discharge of planning obligation relating to Schedule 8; Paragraph 1: 8 (Business Relocation and Retention Strategy)

    22 -24 Southwark Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 9HB

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/2158

    Erection of a rear ground floor side extension with a framed glass roof and bi-folding rear doors. Replacement of windows and door. Alterations to external facade.

    7 Alma Grove London Southwark SE1 5PY

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2159

    Construction of a single storey side extension at ground floor and the construction of an L-shaped rear dormer extension and a raised roof ridge 0.42m, and the installation of external air conditioning units on the roofs of both the ground floor extension and dormer extension.

    25 Hollydale Road London Southwark SE15 2TE

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2160

    Details of Condition 33 'Outline (Phase 2 and Phase 3) - External Materials and Mock Ups' required by planning permission 17/AP/2773, which gave consent for:"Hybrid application comprising a full planning application for Phase 1 the Detailed Component and outline planning permission (the 'Outline Component') for Phases 2 & 3 [...] Totals: Up to 1,300 homes and up to 7,000sqm commercial floorspace".

    Malt Street Regeneration Site Land Bounded By Bianca Road Latona Road Haymerle Road Frensham Street And Malt Street London SE1

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  23. Decided26/AP/2161

    Non-material amendment of planning permission ref: 21/AP/2433 dated 21.01.2022 for 'Demolition of an existing garage and construction of a two-storey, 1 bedroom dwelling house.'Amendments include: 1. The position of the internal staircase is to be revised to create a more open and functional layout at both ground floor and basement levels.2. The bathroom layout is to be reconfigured to provide a more generous entrance hall.3. The approved front window is proposed to be replaced with a double-glazed sliding door incorporating a 100mm opening restrictor on the ground floor.4. The high-level rear window is proposed to be repositioned slightly to align with the revised internal layout.5. New slot windows are proposed to the side elevation to augment daylight in the entrance hall.6. Storage repositioned.

    The Garages Land To Rear Of 108 St Georges Road London Southwark SE1 6EZ

    Received 22 Jul 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2163

    Details submitted to satisfy Sch 2, Part 4, Para 1.4 - 1.7 Employment and Training Report associated with planning ref no. 21/AP/1104

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1

    Received 22 Jul 2026

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