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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2601

    Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension and erection of roof terrace on main roof with balustrades and glazed access hatch.

    49 Henshaw Street London Southwark SE17 1PE

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2602

    Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Common ash - fell. 18m in height. Fell tree to ground level. A mature common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) standing in the rear garden, closely surrounded by residential property on several sides.

    24A Talfourd Road London Southwark SE15 5NY

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2603

    Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) for use of the flat as a self-contained residential unit (Class C3).

    Flat 5 9 Bell Yard Mews London Southwark SE1 3UY

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2604

    Change of use of ground floor from cafe with ancillary takeaway (Sui Generis) to offices (Class E), with reinstatement of ground floor frontage, including new door and windows, new first floor windows to frontage, new windows and door to rear, and removal of redundant plant and ducting to rear.

    43 Webber Street London Southwark SE1 0RF

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2605

    Install six no. fascia signs on the elevations of the Big Yellow Self Storage facility at the above address (the Application Site) approved under Planning Application Ref 23/AP/2365, granted on 15/5/2026 for the following:

    789-799 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1NZ

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2607

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the construction of a single storey rear side infill extension.

    7 Soames Street London Southwark SE15 4BZ

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2608

    New signage to the new build burger king unit on the retail park.

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

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/2609

    Discharge of condition 18 'Acoustic Validation Test' required by planning permission ref no. 23/AP/0543 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum height of 51m AOD to provide 135 co-living/shared living rooms with associated internal and external amenity space (Sui generis) together with ground and first floor commercial units (Class E), with ancillary refuse/cycle stores, servicing areas, landscaping, associated public realm works and provision of 2 disabled car parking spaces.'

    Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2610

    Details of condition 27b (Secured by Design Certificate) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/0543 dated 20/12/2024 for ref. 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum height of 51m AOD to provide 135 co-living/shared living rooms with associated internal and external amenity space (Sui generis) together with ground and first floor commercial units (Class E), with ancillary refuse/cycle stores, servicing areas, landscaping, associated public realm works and provision of 2 disabled car parking spaces'.

    Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/2611

    Detaild of condition 3 'structural engineer's drawings and calculations' required by listed building consent ref no. 26/AP/1969 'Listed building consent for Renovation works and internal alterations to an upper ground Grade II Listed flat.'

    11 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HU

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2612

    Details of condition 15 (Wastewater Network Upgrades, All Surface Water Network Upgrades And All Water Network Upgrades) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/0543 dated 20/12/2024 for ref. 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum height of 51m AOD to provide 135 co-living/shared living rooms with associated internal and external amenity space (Sui generis) together with ground and first floor commercial units (Class E), with ancillary refuse/cycle stores, servicing areas, landscaping, associated public realm works and provision of 2 disabled car parking spaces'.

    Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  12. Granted26/AP/2613

    Detaild of condition 4 'detailed drawings' required by listed building consent ref no. 26/AP/1969 'Listed building consent for Renovation works and internal alterations to an upper ground Grade II Listed flat.'

    11 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HU

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2616

    Variation of Condition 21 (Employment floorspace) of planning permission 21/AP/1254 (Demolition of existing structures, including removal and alterations to the flank elevation of grade II listed no. 73 Southampton Way, and construction of two buildings fronting onto Southampton Way and Cottage Green comprising residential units and commercial units for Class E and F uses, associated roof terraces, landscaping and public realm enhancements, refuse storage, and cycle and car parking. The proposal would be within the setting of the grade II listed buildings 1, 2 and 3 Cottage Green and 73,75 and 77 Southampton Way.)

    5-7 Cottage Green And 69 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7ST

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2617

    Works to tree with a TPO: T1 = 1 x London plane tree. Crown lift to provide a 2.5-3m clearance from boundaries, elevations and roofs. Remove deadwood and undertake a light selective crown thin of up to 20% in accordance with BS3998:2010.

    41A Crimscott Street London Southwark SE1 5TE

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2619

    Construction of one self-build three-bedroom dwelling house.

    Land Adjacent To 25 Brabourn Grove London Southwark SE15 2BS

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2620

    Details of Condition 3 (a) Archaeological watching ) (b) Watching brief report as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2213 dated 27/01/2025 for: (Removal of Condition 4 (Green wall) of the planning application ref: 18/AP/3229 dated 30/07/2019 for: (redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors).

    2-4 Melior Place London Southwark SE1 3SZ

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2621

    Construction of a single storey rear ground floor extension; construction of a roof extension with the increase in ridge height by 400mm and the installation of 2x rooflights to the front roofslope; alterations to the fenestration.

    54 Goodrich Road London Southwark SE22 0EQ

    Received 3 Sept 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2622

    Installation of 11 no. external CCTV cameras at sixth-floor terrace level

    224 - 226 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2UP

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/AP/2623

    Works to tree with a TCA: One multi-stemmed ash tree (T1)(hts.17m) crown reduction height by 5m from 17m to 12m, reduce radius by 1m from 6m to 5m. Crown thin by 25 %. Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.

    300 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7HQ

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2624

    Re-discharge of the details to satisfy Appendix 3, Schedule 5, Clause 4.1 (Car Club Scheme) and 4.2 (Agreement with Car Club Operator) in respect of Phase 1 of the Unilateral Undertaking associated with planning permission 23/AP/3474 (as amended by 24/AP/2526, 25/AP/1784, 25/AP/2801) which gave consent for: for 'Minor Material Amendment of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 22/AP/1221 dated 27/10/2022 for hybrid application comprising a full planning application for Phase 1 comprising the demolition of Hillbeck Close, Ullswater House and garages at Manor Grove and the erection of four buildings at 2/3- storeys (D1 and D2), 5/9-storeys (C) and 7/13-storeys (G1) providing 167 homes (Class C3) with associated parking, public realm, open spaces, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure; and the refurbishment of properties at Manor Grove. Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for phases 2, 3 and 4 comprising the demolition of Bowness House, Pilgrims Way Primary School, Kentmere House and Heversham House and the erection of 12 buildings [...].)

    Tustin Estate Land Bounded By Manor Grove Ilderton Road Hillbeck Close Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2625

    Works to a tree with a TPO:1. Sorbus aucuparia T164 - Condemed by tree officer. Slow death, bacterial canker, vigarous shooting from the base.Remove tree and replace with Sciadopitys verticillata. 2. Aesculus hippocastanum T161 - Veteranisation over two years. First cuts to 8m reduction. Mower damage and Ganoderma present. 3m radial mulch and rope off to reduce risk of failing and prolong life of tree. 3. Aesculus hippocastanum T157 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 3m monolith for biodiversity, replant with with Celtis australis.4. Aesculus hippocastanum T156 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 4m monolith for biodiversity, replant with Liquidambar styraciflua.5. Aesculus hippocastanum T154 - Lift to 5m above storage bays to reduce potential for damage. Tree officer stated that A. hippocastanum is becoming less and less suitable for our climate, with considerations to site and use. All efforts made to rope off mature trees and mulch root plate to prolong their life.

    Alleyns School Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SU

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2626

    T1 - Elder - 5m in height. Fell tree to ground level. Treat the cut stump with an approved herbicide to prevent regrowth. A multi-stemmed Elder standing in the front garden of the property against the front elevation. The stems and crown are in contact with the brickwork and bear against the ground-floor window. The specimen has outgrown the restricted space available to it between the elevation and the boundary.

    90 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UH

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2627

    Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Ash - repollard. 10m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 6m to 4m on all compass points.

    23 Etherow Street London Southwark SE22 0JY

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  24. Granted26/AP/2629

    Details of Condition 4 (material samples of all external facing materials) as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2213 dated 27/01/2025 for Removal of Condition 4 (Green wall) of the planning application ref: 18/AP/3229 dated 30/07/2019 for: (redevelopment of the site involving the construction of a 6-storey plus basement building, comprising a retail art gallery (Class A1) on the ground floor and 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bed and 2 x 4 bed residential units on the upper floors).

    2 -4 Melior Place London Southwark

    Received 4 Sept 2026

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