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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Awaiting decision26/AP/2215

    Details of condition 17 (Landscaping Management Plan) as required by planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 dated 02/01/2024 for 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/2216

    Details of Condition 3c (Verification Report) as required by planning permission ref: 22/AP/4161 dated 03/04/2023 for 'Demolition of the existing school buildings and redevelopment of the site involving the erection of a new part-single, part-two storey SEN Primary School (special education needs) with associated MUGA, landscaping, mini-bus parking and vehicle drop off area with access from Costa Street and exit onto Reedham Street.'

    Bellenden Primary School Bellenden Road London Southwark SE15 4PF

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2217

    Discharge of the S106 obligations under Schedule 6, Clause 1.1 'Low Line and Public Realm Specification' associated with 22/AP/4376 (LEG/RP/S106/RR020/591)

    Friars Close Bear Lane London Southwark SE1

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2218

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6, Paragraph 3.1 'Tree Planting Strategy' 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 27 Jul 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2219

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 9, Para 4.1 'Greenfield Run-off Rate Strategy' 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 27 Jul 2026
  6. Decided26/AP/2220

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 5 paragraph 3.1 of the end use 'Employment and Skills Plan' of the section 106 agreement associated with permission ref. 22/AP/3049 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2221

    Works to a tree with a TPO: Sycamore Tree in the front garden of 3 St Agnes Place, TPO 789. Clear or remove basal or epicormic growth at the base/stem of the tree not exceeding 2.4 meters in height above ground level, annually and in perpetuity. All works to be in accordance with BS30998 utilising a clean finish cut to stem using hand tools only such as secateurs, loppers or pruning saws. No herbicides are permitted. All arisings to be removed from site.

    Flat A 3 St Agnes Place London Southwark SE11 4AU

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/2222

    Details of Condition 3 Method Statement as required by full planning permission 26/AP/0624 dated 28/04/2026 for Listed Building Consent Localised remedial repairs to section of wall at first floor level.

    77 Borough High Street Southwark SE1 1NH

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  9. Granted26/AP/2224

    Details of condition 6 (Cycle storage details) pursuant to planning permission 20/AP/3489 '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
  10. Granted26/AP/2225

    Details of condition 9 (Vehicle stacking system) pursuant to planning permission 20/AP/3489 '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
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2226

    Installation of a 1000kVA transformer within a freestanding glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) enclosure within the open yard known as Peckham Scaffold Yard.

    Peckham Scaffold Yard Railway Arches 1 To 25 Rear Of 117 To 125 Rye Lane London Southwark SE15 4ST

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/2227

    Details of Condition 5 (Detailed drawings) 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 27 Jul 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2228

    Construction of basement with front and rear lightwells and a rear access stair, erection of a single-storey rear extension and a rear mansard roof extension with two dormers, installation of roof-mounted solar panels, and associated alterations.

    91 Woodwarde Road London Southwark SE22 8UL

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2229

    Discharge of schedule 2, part 1, paragraph 4.1 'Affordable Housing Management Plan' of s106 agreement pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 for 'Minor material amendments 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.

    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 23 Jul 2026
  15. Granted26/AP/2230

    Erection of a single-storey side extension following demolition of the existing side extension.

    11 Calton Avenue London Southwark SE21 7DE

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  16. Granted26/AP/2231

    Listed building consent for internal refurbishment of Flat 5 including replacement kitchen, replacement ensuite, installation of a dressing room, alterations to the existing modern suspended plasterboard ceiling including replacement to allow for re-wiring and changes to the existing ceiling layout, partial replacement of the existing modern raised flooring

    5 Tempus Wharf 29 Bermondsey Wall West London Southwark SE16 4RW

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  17. Decided26/AP/2232

    Notification for Paragraph 22.6 (part b) of Commencement of Phase 11 (Building BF-W) as required by the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124

    Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2233

    Removal of existing windows and replacement with matching windows to the same specification, design, detail and material as existing.

    125 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HB

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  19. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2234

    Listed Building Consent for removal of existing windows and replacement with matching windows to the same specification, design, detail and material as existing.

    125 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HB

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2235

    Reconfiguration and opening up of existing lower ground floor by demolishing internal walls.

    125 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HB

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  21. Withdrawn26/AP/2236

    Listed Building Consent for removal of existing windows and replacement with matching windows to the same specification, design, detail and material as existing. Reconfiguration and opening up of existing lower ground floor by demolishing internal walls.

    125 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HB

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2237

    Advertisement consent for 2 fascia signs

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

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/2238

    Details of condition (Biodiversity Net Gain) as required by planning permission 25/AP/2550 'Demolition of existing buildings and construction of nine (4 x bedroom) C3 residential dwellings with associated access, landscaping, boundary treatment, cycle parking and refuse storage.'

    9 And 11 Gowlett Road London Southwark SE15 4HX

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/AP/2239

    Details of Condition 3 (Sample Materials) pursuant to Full Planning Permission 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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