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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2659

    Rear dormer with 2no. rooflights on front slope plus a roof terrace over part of rear addition roof

    23B Adys Road London Southwark SE15 4DX

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2660

    Installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.

    Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2661

    Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.Listed Building Consent:The installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, removal of existing entrance gate, refurbishment of existing front, repairs to the external fabric and various amendments to the internal fabric.

    Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2662

    Renewal of all windows and rear door

    22 Rodwell Road London Southwark SE22 9LF

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2663

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1-8040: Reduce the crown size of an overly large eucalyptus treeT2-8041: A silver birch tree which is dead can be removedT3-8042: A Bay tree can be reduced in height by 50%T4-8043: An Elder Tree which has dead wood throughout the crown can have the dead woodremoved and be reshaped.

    21 Druce Road London Southwark SE21 7DW

    Received 7 Sept 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2664

    Tree ID 8314 and Apple Tree Approx 7 m in height situated on near left hand side boundary of the rear garden. Reduce height to approximately 3.5m AGL, back to suitable growth points or branch junction. Reshape for more compact form.

    5 Woodhall Drive London Southwark SE21 7HJ

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2665

    Details of condition 18 (Hard And Soft Landscaping) as required by planning permission ref. 20/AP/3250 dated 26/07/2022 for 'Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a new part 22/part 15 storey building (with three levels of basement) comprising Office (Class E), Public House (Sui Generis), 66 flats (Class C3) and flexible Office/Community use (Class E/F2) together with public realm improvements and other associated works'.

    Land At Including Edward Edwards House And The Prince William Pub, Suthring House 216-220 Blackfriars Road North Of Nicholson Street London SE1

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  8. Granted26/AP/2666

    Details of Condition 4 'Overheating assessment' required by planning permission ref. 21/AP/0054 'Erection of a mansard roof extension to provide 9 new residential dwellings (C3), through the removal and replacement of the original butterfly roof structure and parapet together with reinstating the Victorian architectural details on the facade, improvements to the existing refuse facilities and cycle storage.'

    358-384 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5AA

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2667

    Replacement of existing garage with single storey extension and connection to the main house. Lowering and widening of rear lower ground floor window to provide garden doors. New opening between kitchen and dining room. Lowering floor slab. Rebuilding lower flight of stairs. Excavations to rear garden and side passage. Replacement windows and new rooflight to ground floor WC. Replacement dormer window and roof light to attic. Handrails to attic staircase. New bathroom in the attic. Raising attic and lower ground floor ceilings. Installing central heating, air conditioning and replacing services.

    41 Highshore Road London Southwark SE15 5AF

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2668

    Replacement of existing garage with single storey extension and connection to the main house, Lowering and widening of rear lower ground floor window to provide garden doors, New opening between kitchen and dining room, Lowering floor slab, Rebuilding lower flight of stairs, Excavations to rear garden and side passage, Replacement windows and new rooflight to ground floor WC, Replacement dormer window and roof light to attic, Handrails to attic staircase, New bathroom in the attic, Raising attic and lower ground floor ceilings, Installing central heating, air conditioning and replacing services.

    41 Highshore Road London Southwark SE15 5AF

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2670

    3 No. Sets of fret cut acrylic letters & logo, internally illuminated (face lit only)3 No. Internally illuminated projecting signs6 No. Sets of Window vinyl graphics (internally applied)

    Medivet Plot H11B Opposite Singer House 1 Hewson Way London Southwark SE17 1HZ

    Received 8 Sept 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2671

    Details of condition 20 (Play) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0255 (Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans', Condition 2 'Time and quantum of uses' and Condition 26 'Green, Brown and Blue Roofs' attached to planning permission 19/AP/1710, for:"Demolition of existing buildings on the site and the comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment of the site comprising of two buildings for residential (Use Class C3 ), flexible retail and commercial floorspace at ground floor and use class C1 at mezzanine level, new public park, private and communal amenity space, associated car and cycle parking, access and servicing arrangements, plant and other associated works".For information the amendments include the following:- Increase of 30 units, bringing the overall total to 292 homes;- Proposed extension to the west building by five floors to accommodate for the additional residential units;- Conversion of the Mezzanine to provide 16 new C1 Hotel Use studio apartments;- The addition of retail / commercial space to the Old Kent Road active frontages;- The increase of affordable housing from 39.8% to 40.04%; and- Changes to the internal layout, including the incorporation of two stairs to both building cores, to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.)

    651-657 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JU

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2672

    Details of condition 8 (Basement Details) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/3369 (Renovation including a lower-ground floor with front and rear lightwells, construction of a ground-floor rear extension, internal alterations on all floors, refurbishment of the existing elevations and windows, alterations to the loft including revised staircase and refurbished dormer to include zinc cladding, and installation of an air source heat pump.)

    145 Court Lane London Southwark SE21 7EE

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/AP/2673

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 London Plane: Reduce by 3m. To previous points and for routine maintenance

    Quadrangle Close Leroy Street London Southwark SE1 4SQ

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2674

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1, 2, 3 and 4 Cherry: Reduce by 2-3m. To previous points and for routine maintenance

    Quadrangle Close Leroy Street London Southwark SE1 4SQ

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2675

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 10 Clause 1.1 'Public Realm' of section 106 agreement (LEG/RP/PL/S106/RR020/179) dated 20/07/2022 associated with planning permission ref. 20/AP/3250 (This application is a resubmission of 24/AP/1535 approved 10.01.2025)

    Land At Including Edward Edwards House And The Prince William Pub, Suthring House 216-220 Blackfriars Road North Of Nicholson Street London SE1

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2676

    Non-Material Amendment for full planning permission 25/AP/0550 dated 02/05/2025 for proposed amendment to the finish of the external louvres.

    Guys Hospital Medical School Great Maze Pond London Southwark

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2677

    Prior approval notification (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A) for the construction of a single-storey rear extension projecting 4 metres from the original rear elevation of the property, with a maximum height of 3m.

    6 Porlock Street London Southwark SE1 3RY

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  19. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2678

    Construction of a rear dormer extension.

    First Floor And Second Floor Flat 45 Charleston Street London Southwark SE17 1NG

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2679

    Certificate of lawfulness (existing) to regularise use of land at 19a Borough High Street (the Site) as Class E.

    19A Borough High Street Southwark SE1 9SF

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2680

    Construction of a single storey ground floor rear extension.

    45 Oxley Close London Southwark SE1 5HF

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2681

    Construction of an L -shaped dormer roof extension, including raising of the ridge by 350mm, and installation of 2no. rooflights to the front slope.

    27 St Francis Road London Southwark SE22 8DE

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2682

    Single storey ground floor rear extension and 1st floor rear extension with new gable pitched roof.

    45 Oxley Close London Southwark SE1 5HF

    Received 9 Sept 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2683

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 18/AP/2108 (Erection of a temporary 2/3 storey structure for a period of 5 years comprising 517 sqm of retail floorspace (Class A1-A5), 14.8 sqm of estate management office floorspace (B1), 33.1 sqm of welfare services/storage floorspace (Sui Generis); 23 cycle stands and associated hard landscaping works.) to modify the description of the approved development and to revise the amended Condition 2 stated in the NMA decision notice.

    Castle Square And Elephant Road London SE1 6TW

    Received 10 Sept 2026

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