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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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  1. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2553

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension and alterations to rear ground floor fenestration.

    Ground Floor Flat 67 Avondale Rise London Southwark SE15 4AJ

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2554

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for erection of a rear roof dormer and installation of two rooflights to the front roof slope to facilitate a loft conversion, together with associated internal alterations and re-covering of the retained roof slopes to match existing.

    9 Oxonian Street London Southwark SE22 8HR

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/AP/2555

    Details of Condition 3 Archaeological building recording works as required by full planning permission 26/AP/1608 dated 04/08/2026 for Listed building consent for proposed internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of the former Camberwell Police Station to create a mixed-use building comprising of Class E or Sui Generis at ground and lower ground floors and short stay, bed and breakfast accommodation (Use Class C1) at first and second floors

    Camberwell Police Station 9 Wren Road London Southwark SE5 8QP

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  4. Decided26/AP/2556

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 22/AP/0850 (as amended by 25/AP/0241) for 'Demolition of the existing building on the site and erection of a mixed-use development comprising 744sqm commercial floorspace (Class E) and student accommodation (146 rooms)'. Amendments include revisions to the approved layout, fire safety strategy, cycle parking provision, communal amenity spaces, commercial accommodation, roof plant arrangement, elevations and fenestration, together with an increase in the overall building height and commercial floorspace.

    31 Amelia Street London Southwark SE17 3PY

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2557

    Variation of Condition 1 of full planning permission 24/AP/1633 dated 08/08/2024 for Listed Building Consent for repairs to property to pre-subsidence condition situated within the Grade II listed building. II listed building known as No. 70 Renforth Street At Flat 5 70 Renforth Street.Removal:Within section 1 specifically relating to the repair proposal and in line with a joint site visit with the heritage representative we have attached details for a more sympathetic, less intrusive repair to the building which is suffering from ground movement damage. The repair proposal uses a Helifix designed repair process to be less intrusive and impactful to the visual appearance.

    Flat 5 70 Renforth Street London Southwark SE16 7JZ

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2558

    Alterations to the Grade II listed building at 59-61 Union Street comprising adaptation of the existing roof space to provide additional office accommodation; formation of a stair from second-floor level ,erection of a rear dormer; localised alterations to the roof structure; installation of glazed screens, partitions and balustrading; introduction of glazing to the existing roof hatch and associated works.

    57 -61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2559

    Listed building consent for alterations to the Grade II listed building at 59-61 Union Street comprising adaptation of the existingroof space to provide additional office accommodation; formation of a stair from second-floor level;erection of a rear dormer; localised alterations to the roof structure; installation of glazed screens,partitions and balustrading; introduction of glazing to the existing roof hatch; and associated works.

    57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/AP/2560

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1- 12m Willow in rear garden of 28 The gardens, requires 30% reduction (1.5m) to allow light ingress to property and to provide clear line of sight.

    Flat 1 28 The Gardens London Southwark SE22 9QE

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/AP/2561

    Reduce the crown of the 14m Yew tree in the rear garden by 30% (1.6m) and rebalance to promote overall tree health and allow light ingress to the garden

    Flat 1 27 The Gardens London Southwark SE22 9QE

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/2562

    Removal of a non-loadbearing stud partition wall between the kitchen and hallway, with associated making good of adjoining floor, wall and ceiling finishes to match the existing decorative condition.

    Flat 18 St Saviours Wharf 23 Mill Street London Southwark SE1 2BE

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2563

    Details of condition 11 (Detail Drawings Facade) as required by planning permission ref. 25/AP/1726 dated ref. 12/02/2026 for 'Amalgamation of maisonette flats to into a 3 bedroom house and demolition of existing 2 storey extension for the construction of a new build 3 bedroom house'.

    86 And 87 St Aidans Road London Southwark SE22 0RW

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2564

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for ground floor front infill of existing recessed undercroft / former garage space, set back by 200mm from the principal front building line, incorporating a new window with white-painted timber cladding and internal integration into habitable living space.

    37 Stradella Road London Southwark SE24 9HN

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2565

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6, Clause 1.1 (Communal Garden Landscaping Specification) of the Section 106 agreement associated with planning application ref. 24/AP/2770.

    Southwark Underground Station The Cut London Southwark

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2566

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7, Clause 1.1 (Section 278 Highway Works Phasing Plan) of the Section 106 agreement associated with planning application ref. 24/AP/2770.

    Southwark Underground Station The Cut London Southwark

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2567

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8, Clause 1.1 (Construction Employment Contact Methodology) of the Section 106 agreement associated with planning application ref. 24/AP/2770.

    Southwark Underground Station The Cut London Southwark

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2568

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 10, Clause 4.1 (Pre-Commencement Energy Review) of the Section 106 agreement associated with planning application ref. 24/AP/2770.

    Southwark Underground Station The Cut London Southwark

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  17. Decided26/AP/2569

    Details submitted to satisfy Clause 5.1.3 (Notification of intention to pay administration fees and contributions) of the Section 106 agreement associated with planning application 24/AP/0892.

    Chatelain House 182-202 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 1RW

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2570

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 5, Part 2 Paragraph 1.1 (Basement Impact Assessment) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 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 work'.

    Unit 1 And Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Park Surrey Quays Road London Southwark SE16 2XU

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  19. Decided26/AP/2571

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 10 Paragraph 1.2 (Baseline Survey for Terrestrial Television, Satellite Television and Radio Interference) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 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 work'.

    Unit 1 And Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Park Surrey Quays Road London Southwark SE16 2XU

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2572

    Non-Material Amendment for full planning permission 24/AP/2313 dated 25/02/2025 for Demolition of detached house and construction of block of flats with nine units, landscaped front courtyard, two car parking spaces, communal amenity space, secure cycle and refuse storage, and garden pavilion.Proposes to replace the approved precast concrete columns and beams supporting the balcony structure with circular steel columns supporting slender concrete slabs.

    41 Linden Grove London Southwark SE15 3LW

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2573

    Details of condition 13 (Piling method statement) pursuant to planning permission 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 28 Aug 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2574

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for construction of a rear dormer and the installation of 1x rooflight to the front roofslope.

    23 Alberta Street London Southwark SE17 3SF

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2575

    Construction of ground floor wrap-around extension and outbuilding to rear garden

    11A Landcroft Road London Southwark SE22 9LQ

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2576

    Listed building consent for Internal alterations and replacement of rear window to facilitate the conversion of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to an HMO within Class C4.

    209 Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TJ

    Received 1 Sept 2026

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