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London Borough of Southwark
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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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2712

    Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs and two internally illuminated projecting signs to the ground-floor commercial premises.

    15 Glade Path London Southwark SE1 8EG

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2713

    Section fell T1 pear tree to ground level and poison stump, as the tree is leaning at 45 degrees and is restricting use of the rear garden.

    170 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JL

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2714

    Details of condition 38 (Security Measures) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 (Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites 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 14 Sept 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2715

    Details of Condition 13 'Piling Method Statement' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687 (as amended by 26/AP/2481), which gave consent for:"Phased redevelopment of the site to provide two separate buildings comprising large scale purpose built shared living (LSPBSL) units, conventional residential dwellings, flexible commercial floorspace, accessible parking, children's play space, public realm improvements, landscaping and other associated works".

    79-161 Ilderton Road London Southwark SE16 3JZ

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2716

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for erection of a single-storey outbuilding within the curtilage of the single dwellinghouse.

    2 Somerford Way London Southwark SE16 6QW

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2717

    Details of Condition 6a (Below-ground Design, Method Statements and Risk Assessment) required by planning permission ref. 26/AP/1854 'Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) for 21/AP/4671 'Erection of a part four and part five-storey (plus basement) building on current vacant site to provide residential units (Use Class C3), with associated landscaping, public realm, private and communal amenity space and cycle parking'. Amendments sought: To the facade treatment and material palette, to the column arrangement and associated internal layouts, the installation of PV panels, and the reconfiguration of private amenity spaces.' as further amended by Section 96a NMA 26/AP/2247.

    17 - 21 Rotherhithe Old Road London Southwark SE16 2PP

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2718

    Tree ID 8022 - A Boulevard Cypress tree approximately 8m in height, situated in the front garden close to the house. The lower most visible part of the crown is dead. Remove.Tree ID 8023 - An Arizona Cypress tree approximately 9m in height, situated in the front garden close to the house. The lower most visible part of the crown is part dead. RemoveTwo replacement trees are to be planted in a convenient location of the front garden and below are the three alternative species for consideration:Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan), Malus sylvestris Evereste (Crab Apple), Prunus padus (Bird Cherry). Planting should be during the October 2026 and March 2027 planting season with a stem girth of between 8-12cm at 1m above ground level and at a minimum height of 1.8m.

    7 Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7BU

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2719

    Tree ID 8288 A Eucalyptus tree approximately 13m in height, situated on the right-hand side of the rear garden. Reduce the height by approximately 3.5 m, cutting back to suitable existing growth points and reshaping the crown to retain a natural appearance.Tree ID 8289 A Turkey Oak tree approximately 15m in height, situated centrally positioned along the far boundary of the rear garden. Thin the upper crown by approximately 20%, with selective removal of some of the longest and highest branches to reduce overall height (by up to 1m) and crown density while retaining a natural form. Tree ID 8290 A Silver Birch tree approximately 9m in height, situated towards the right-hand end boundary of the rear garden. Lightly thin areas of localised congestion by up to 10%. No other works are permitted.Tree ID 8291 A Black Locust tree approximately 10m in height, situated towards the far left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape should remain the same.Tree ID 8292 A Honey Locust tree approximately 8m in height, situated towards the middle of the left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape to remain the same.Tree ID 8293 A Bay tree approximately 5.5m in height, situated on the left-hand side of the rear garden. Thin the internal growth within the upper crown by approximately 20%, using selective pruning to retain a balanced and natural crown structure. The height and basic shape to remain the same.Tree ID 8294 A Scots Pine tree approximately 3.5m in height, situated close to the house in the rear garden. The tree is unsuitable for its current position due to its proximity to the house. Remove.

    44 Half Moon Lane London Southwark SE24 9HU

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2720

    Certificate of Lawful Development( proposed) for replacement of the non-compliant external envelope materials, such as cladding, thermal insulation, wall paneling, soffits and decking.

    171 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2AW

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2722

    Details of Condition 54 'Mechanical Ventilation' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3718 '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 works.'

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

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2723

    Proposed erection of a single-storey ground floor side infill extension; ground floor rear extension; formation of a first-floor rear roof terrace and insertion of glazed door/panels; alterations to existing first floor rear elevation roof profile; insertion of rooflights to front roof slope; front garden landscaping; facade glazing replacement to existing loft conversion rear elevation and facade alterations

    12 Underhill Road London Southwark SE22 0AH

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2724

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved plans) and 4 (Landscaping) of planning permission 26/AP/0785 (Variation to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) for planning application ref: 24/AP/3820 dated 04/03/2025 for 'Construction of a part single, part two-storey side/rear extension; loft conversion and extension including construction of one rear roof dormer; installation of two rooflights to the side roof slope; installation of solar panels to the rear roof slope; front garage extension; fenestration replacement; extension of patio area; and addition of a timber gate and low-level brick wall with railing to the front boundary.'Amendments sought:-Addition of two new rooflights to the rear, and alterations to the design of rooflights on the side slope-Reduction in the number of solar panels to the rear roof slope, with the addition of one solar panel to the proposed dormer extension-Addition of bike storage and an EV charging point to the front garden-Relocation of the garden shed-Detailed external landscaping to the front and rear-New fencing to the rear boundary-Changes to the design of the front boundary treatment-Alterations to the front facade, including roof coverings at first-floor level)Amendment sought in current application: To amend design of garage door, front boundry treatment and landscaping

    47 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HB

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2725

    Elevational alteration at the rear of the ground floor level, existing lean-to to be removed, and internal alterations to the first floor.

    88 Gordon Road London Southwark SE15 3RP

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2726

    G1 Leylandii (4 trees) - section fell all trees to ground level

    Basement Flat 131 Chadwick Road London Southwark SE15 4PY

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2727

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 21/AP/2086 (Construction of a two-storey building for residential use (4 no. flats) with associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle parking provision.)NMA: Reduction in number of door panels due to 1m distance to boundary for 1hour fire treatment. - Reduction in number of glazing to support SAPS and Thermal calculations

    6 Vale End London Southwark SE22 8EG

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2728

    Details of Condition 10 (details of open fronted bird boxes) as required by full planning permission ref: 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk.)

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2729

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/2229 dated 05/11/2025 for 'Alterations to the existing shopfront, including the addition of a new door to facilitate subdivision of the shop (Class E), and the creation of a outdoor seating area with retractable awning'.The amendments include the following: To allow the approved retractable awning to be extended and supported by four structural timber posts, with clear roll-up PVC side screens for additional weather protection.

    30 Forest Hill Road London Southwark SE22 0RR

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2730

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Field maple approx 16.5m in height, located in the side garden next to the road and immediately adjacent 1 frank dixon close. To reduce branches by 3m back to closest growth paints without thinning.

    2 Frank Dixon Close London Southwark SE21 7BD

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  19. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2735

    Details of Condition 11 (details of bat tubes, bricks or boxes) as required by full planning permission 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk).

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  20. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2736

    Details of Condition 12 (details of the biodiversity (green/brown) roof(s)) as required by full planning permission 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk.)

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  21. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2737

    Details of Condition 13 (details of native planting) as required by full planning permission ref: 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk).

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  22. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2738

    Details of Condition 14 (details of Bee bricks and/or invertebrate hotels) as required by full planning permission ref: 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk).

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  23. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2739

    Details of Condition 15 (detailed drawings of a hard and soft landscaping scheme) as required by full planning permission ref: 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for: (refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk.)

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/AP/2740

    Details of Condition 17 'details of the means of enclosure' as required by full planning permission 23/AP/3273 dated 20/11/2025 for refurbishment of South Dock Marina boatyard to include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site, renew services infrastructure, new electricity substation, underground drainage, and hard standings and provide new workshops, studios, toilets showers laundry and associated landscape. Construct new covered boat repair areas with associated gantry and staircase. Removal of the existing crane and replace with new crane, pontoon adjacent to the crane and associated public realm works to the crane area. Addition of new trees to the river walk.

    South Dock Marina St Georges Wharf Rope Street London Southwark SE16

    Received 15 Sept 2026

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