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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2189

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing children's playground and landscape improvements including new pathways and planting within Surrey Square Park.

    Surrey Square Park Surrey Square London Southwark SE17 2JX

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2191

    The installation of air conditioning units with acoustic enclosure outside of the building footprint at ground level and glazing alteration including introducing vinyl detailing to the east and northern facades and frosted crystal vinyl and fluted grey vinyl to the western elevation to obscure the back of house facilities. Additional details for consultation: Please note that there are three related applications which deal with the establishment of a national multiple food store operator in this commercial unit (26/AP/1753), the establishment of air conditioning units and glazing alternations (26/AP/2191), and associated signage (26/AP/2192).

    Commercial Unit 1 Biscuit Walk London Southwark SE16 4FB

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2192

    Display of fascia signage on the east facing building elevation, which is internally illuminated signage (3.85m long x 0.36m wide) stating 'Sainsbury's Local', and glazing alteration including introducing vinyl signage to the east and northern facades.Additional details for consultation: Please note that there are three related applications which deal with the establishment of a national multiple food store operator in this commercial unit (26/AP/1753), the establishment of air conditioning units and glazing alternations (26/AP/2191), and associated signage (26/AP/2192).

    Commercial Unit 1 Biscuit Walk London Southwark SE16 4FB

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2193

    Listed Building Consent for Fitting out including HVAC and electrical works of Arch 3 and Arch 4

    Railway Arches 3 To 4 Crucifix Lane London Southwark SE1 3JW

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/2194

    5 DAY NOTIFICATION: T1 Pear tree (Pyrus communis) removed as completely dead and hazardous and replacement Malus trilobata tree (size 12/14cm) planted close by.

    67 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HB

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2195

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7 Clause 1.1 'Joint survey on a catalogue of the condition of the relevant sections of Burrell Street' of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 22/AP/4376 (LEG/RP/S106/RR020/591).

    Friars Close Bear Lane London Southwark SE1

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2196

    Details of Condition 9 (Bird and Bat Boxes) 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
  8. Granted26/AP/2197

    Remove the 2 Sorbus. - Both have ADD that show extensive basal decay, and unsuitability for retention.

    5 Frank Dixon Way London Southwark SE21 7BB

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/AP/2198

    Details of Condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) 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
  10. Decided26/AP/2199

    Non-material amendment to full planning permission 25/AP/1756 for 'Construction of single storey side extension and insertion of rooflights. Change of use from photographic studio/office (Use Class E(g)(iii)) to residential use (1 unit) (Use Class C3) and associated enabling works.'. The amendments include: alteration to front elevation window and insertion of additional rooflight.

    2A Howden Street London Southwark SE15 4LB

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2200

    Non-material amendment to planning application ref. 25/AP/2203. NMA sought: To separate the currently approved construction phase into distinct phases, allowing the C3 block and associated works to commence ahead of the PBSA element and to amend the wording of conditions 1 (Approved drawings); 7 (Parts 2 and 3); 8 (Hard / soft landscaping / public realm), 9 (Security measures), 10 (Ducting space), 17 (Secured by design certification) and 34 (Phasing)

    Former Blackfriars Crown Court, 1 Pocock Street London SE1 0BT

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/2201

    Lawson Cypress tree approximatly 9.6 metres in height situated in the front garden. Fell to ground level and stump grind. Conditional replacement. Magnolia kobus (Cobus Magnolia). Tree to be procured in line with BS3936 [1992] standard (8-10cm stem circumference). The new tree is to be planted during October 2026 and March 2027 planting season.

    59 Alleyn Road London Southwark SE21 8AD

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  13. Granted26/AP/2202

    T1 13m Weeping Willow tree - Fell to ground level and replace with a tree as specified by Dulwich Estate. Reasons: Main stem failed at 4m above ground level with largest main stem falling over 2 gardens. Remaining tree unstable, lacking vitality and signs of decay on main stem.

    19 Eynella Road London Southwark SE22 8XF

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2204

    Details of Condition 18 'Piling Method Statement' as required by 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 24 Jul 2026
  15. Decided26/AP/2205

    Non-material amendment of 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". Proposed amendments include a change to the approved CIL Phasing Plan (Condition 42 of permission 20/AP/2993) and a change to the wording of the BREEAM condition (Condition 30 of permission 20/AP/2993) to specify that BREEAM requirements shall apply to commercial units of 500sqm or more.

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

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  16. Awaiting decision26/AP/2206

    Construction of single-storey ground floor rear and side extension.

    Ground Floor Flat 20 Oglander Road London Southwark SE15 4EL

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  17. Granted26/AP/2207

    Works to trees in a conservation area: 751. Pedunculate oak. Crown Reduction, reduce crown by 2m back to closest growth point. [Advance Decay detection provided]1990 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. Also prune back from light column to give adequate clearance. Prune back to suitable sublateral growth points. 1988 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood 1989 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood over footpath and road. 759 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 1992 Common lime Crown Reduction Remove NE stem from Union at 3m.758 Pin oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 5699 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood 751 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. Await results of advanced decay detection before programming works. 749 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 758 Pin oak Crown Lift Lift/cut back over to 3m above ground level over pavement and 5m road, removing damaged branches.

    108 College Road London Southwark SE21 7HW

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  18. Awaiting decision26/AP/2208

    Details of condition 14 (Commercial Kitchen Ventilation and Sound Attenuation) as required by planning permission ref. 20/AP/3489 dated 05/10/2022 for 'Minor material amendment to planning permission 16/AP/2030 (Demolition of redundant single storey outbuildings and erection of part two/part three storey extension to front, 4 storey extension to the rear and two storey extension to the northern flank to accommodate ancillary cafe, community facilities and office space, extension of basement, re-instatement of the original full-height entrance hall and the original entrance canopy and entrance doors on Medlar Street, with front roof garden at the second floor level and associated parking) comprising:Reduced basement; andExternal link along north facade reduced from two storeys to one'.

    254 - 268 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0DP

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  19. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2209

    Change of use of part of the ground floor from commercial to residential use, roof extension with roof terrace, and like-for-like replacement of existing ground- and first-floor windows.

    Flat Above 234 Rye Lane London Southwark SE15 4NL

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/2210

    Construction of a single storey side extension to the rear with two rooflights; replacement of 1x existing window on the rear elevation and the installation of 2x new obscure glazed windows to the side elevation.

    Flat 2 12 Colyton Road London Southwark SE22 0NE

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/2211

    Partial demolition and reconstruction of the existing ground floor rear extension.

    27 Lanbury Road London Southwark SE15 3DB

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2212

    Construction of L-shaped dormer along with raising the ridge by 650mm and addition of 2No. of rooflights to the rear at ground floor level.

    199 Crystal Palace Road London Southwark SE22 9EL

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/2213

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including the installation of new timber flooring with acoustic underlay, replacement kitchen and bathroom fittings and finishes, minor alterations to a non-original internal stud partition wall, application of lime plaster finishes, and associated repair and refurbishment works.

    7 Eagle Wharf Court 59 Lafone Street London Southwark SE1 2LZ

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/2214

    T1 - Large Sycamore tree located on the boundary wall with adjacent property. Crown reduce to previous points, up to 2m and reshape as required. 6 year cycle of reduction every 3 years.

    95 Lyndhurst Grove London Southwark SE15 5AW

    Received 27 Jul 2026

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