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London Borough of Southwark
Planning applications.

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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 areas and Article 4 directions

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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/2523

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for installation of four solar photovoltaic panels to the front pitched roof slope and five solar photovoltaic panels to the flat roof of the existing rear dormer.

    64 Abbotswood Road London Southwark SE22 8DL

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/2524

    (T1) Apple - Crown reduce by 0.5m on client's side only - routine maintenance. Height 5.0m. Crown spread from 4.0m to 3.5m.(T2) Eucalyptus Opt 2 - Pollard tree and reshape to approximately 2.5m below previous pruning points - routine maintenance. Height from 10.0m to 7.5m. Crown spread from 5.0m to 3.0m.

    32 Liverpool Grove London Southwark SE17 2HJ

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2525

    Conversion of the existing building into a hotel (Use Class C1) with publicly accessible ground-floor uses, including external alterations to the building and associated highway, landscaping and public realm works.

    Magistrates Court 15 Deynsford Road London Southwark SE5 7UP

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2526

    Display of 2no. Fascia Signs - 3D internally Illuminated Letters and 1no. Internally Illuminated Projecting Sign

    3 Kerning Street London Southwark SE1 6GP

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  5. Decided26/AP/2527

    Notification submitted to satisfy Clause 5.1.6 (Administration Cost and Site and Development Contributions) of Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 25/AP/3009

    47-49 Tanner Street London Southwark SE1 3PL

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2528

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8 Clause 3.1 (Pre-Commencement Energy Review) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 25/AP/3009

    47-49 Tanner Street London Southwark SE1 3PL

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/2530

    Five day notification for tree works: G1 (group of ash trees) - Circa 2m overall reduction and lift to 3m.

    1 Pedworth Gardens London Southwark SE16 2DX

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2533

    Construction of rear extension.

    28 Tyrrell Road London Southwark SE22 9NE

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2534

    Replacement of the existing double-glazed timber casement windows with new white double-glazed UPVC casement windows. Replacement of the existing timber front and rear communal entrance doors with new steel communal entrance doors and to replace the existing rear timber patio door set with new UPVC door set.

    1 Sartor Road And 62 Borland Road London Southwark SE15 3BB

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2535

    Construction of a two storey side extension

    12 Buckstone Close London Southwark SE23 3QT

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/AP/2536

    T1. Robinia Tree. 12 metres in height. Reduce tree by 3 metres in height as covered in fungus and overgrown. Reducing by 3 metres with result in the tree being 9 metres in height. Situated at the front of the carpark.T2. Robinia Tree. 12 metres in height. Reduce tree by 3 metres in height as covered in fungus and overgrown. Reducing by 3 metres with result in the tree being 9 metres in height. Situated at the front of the carpark.

    Edinburgh Court Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5SL

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  12. Withdrawn26/AP/2537

    Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for installation of an InPost parcel locker, including associated fixing/anchoring works to securely position the unit on the right-hand side of the existing shop front.

    189 Southwark Park Road London Southwark SE16 3TX

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2538

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) confirming that a proposed preliminary phase of development comprising the construction of a new electric substation and relocation of bin storage areas and cycle parking to accommodate an ASHP enclosure constitutes development for the purposes of Section 55 of the Act and a lawful implementation of the planning permission for the purposes of Section 56 of the Act by way of commencement.

    Camberwell Leisure Centre Artichoke Place London Southwark SE5 8TS

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2539

    Details of condition 7 (plant noise validation test) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/3567 dated ref. 26/04/2024 for 'Upward extension on part of roof to create roof terrace structure, stair/lift overrun and enclosed plant area. Installation of solar panels on the roof at 33-38 Rushworth Street and 1-7 King's Bench Street, and external alterations'.

    33-38 Rushworth Street And 1-7 King Bench Street London Southwark SE1 0RB

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/AP/2540

    Works to tree with a TPO: (T4) Lime: Crown lift to 4m - routine maintenance. Height 13.0m. Crown spread 4.0mCrown height from 1.5m to 4.0m(T5) PittosporumCrown reduction by approx 2m (50%) - routine maintenance Height from 4.0m to 2.0mCrown spread from 3.0m to 1.5m(T8) LimeCrown lift to 4mHeight 11.0mCrown spread 4.0mCrown height from 1.5m to 4.0m(T13) CherryCrown thin by 20%, general prune to remove crossing branches and remove deadwood Height 5.0mCrown spread 5.0m(T14) LaburnumSection fell to ground level (severe cavity at base)Height 6.0mCrown spread 3.0m

    1 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2541

    Details of Condition 18 (Refuse Storage Facilities) as required by full planning permission 22/AP/3049 as amended by 25/AP/2305 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 26 Aug 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2544

    Replacement, upgrades and amendments to the existing Panic Alarm Installation

    Sessions House Newington Causeway London Southwark SE1 6AZ

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2545

    The erection of a single story extension to the rear of the property and a dormer extension to the rear gable roof of the property. The single story L shaped extension will include filling in the side return of the property and a meter long extension at the rear of the property. This extension will be utilised as a kitchen dining zone with access to the garden through sliding doors. The extension will be made from london yellow brick to match the rest of the house and surrounding properties. The roof extension will consist of a Zinc cladded rear dormer extension, matching the colour of the rest of the roof, at the back of the property. At the front of the property there will be three velux windows. The roof extension will be used as a principle bedroom and en suite bathroom.

    76 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQ

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  19. Not required26/AP/2546

    Replacement of the existing white single-glazed timber casement and sash windows with new white slimline double-glazed timber casement and sash windows. To replace the existing timber front and rear doors with new timber doors.

    36 Chadwick Road London Southwark SE15 4RA

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2548

    Non-material amendment to 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.) The amendment seeks to remove the approved basement extension and reconfigure the terrace above; remove the approved south side (staircase) extension; replace the approved two side-facing windows within the existing annexe with a single high level window; amend the description of development accordingly; and remove Condition 11 (Basement Impact Assessment), which is no longer required.

    15 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6SH

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2549

    Dispay of Internally illuminated totem sign

    Cantium Retail Park 520 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5BA

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2550

    Facade and internal alterations to improve the theatre and office building, including new doors and windows, accessibility improvements, signage updates, and associated internal works. (amended)

    4 Omeara Street London Southwark SE1 1TE

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2551

    Change of 6 bed HMO to 8 Bed HMO with internal reconfiguration and provision of cycle storage at rear within the property at 193 Brook Drive

    193 Brook Drive London Southwark SE11 4TG

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2552

    Construction of a ground floor side infill extension: L-shaped dormer extension; Installation of a side facing window on dormer outrigger and refurbishment to the existing rear outrigger

    160 Upland Road London Southwark SE22 0DQ

    Received 27 Aug 2026

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