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565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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/2807

    Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - XL Holm Oak in rear garden. Tree has wound at base of trunk and is also dominating rear garden to a number of neighbours. Crown reduce by up to 2m. and reshape as required.

    13 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BA

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  2. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2808

    Construction of single storey outbuilding to the rear garden to serve as therapy room, with associated platform lift.

    10 Windsor Walk London Southwark SE5 8BB

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  3. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2809

    Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for Removal of non-load bearing internal masonry walls; removal of timber doors and architraves; removal of remaining suspended and plasterboard ceilings; removal of redundant mechanical and electrical infrastructure (some ventilation plant will remain in rooms 2100, 2110, 2111, 2129; and 3099, 3100 as it serves the cafe below); strip out of existing toilets and associated pipework; strip out of remaining floor finishes (including carpet and parquet); retention of existing fire alarm system for safety and insurance purposes; installation of temporary lighting and power for future use.

    Boland House St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 9RT

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  4. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2811

    Retrospective planning application for the retention of an existing ventilation duct.

    47 Camberwell Church Street London Southwark SE5 8TR

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  5. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2812

    Details of condition 24 'Sound insulation' required by planning permission ref. 14/AP/2207 'Variation of the approved drawings condition of planning permission 07-AP-0760 (as amended by 14-AP-1017) granted on 1 April 2008 [for: Erection of buildings comprising 1 building of up to 44 storeys (145.5 metres AOD) and a terrace of up to 7 storeys in height to provide 470 residential units (Class C3), theatre (Class D2) and cafe (Class A3 uses) and a pavilion building for retail/marketing suite purposes (Class A1/Sui Generis) with associated public open space, landscaping, underground car parking for 30 cars and servicing space] to secure the following minor material amendments:Increase the height of the main building to 152.8 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD); andRemoval of the two storey building fronting Newington Butts to be used as a marketing sales suite and future retail unit. '

    Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company Limited 80 Newington Butts London Southwark SE11 4FL

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  6. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2815

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - dead elder - tree been dead for some time, may pose hazard to neighbours using access path. T2 - silver birch - in fairly good health, some deadwood.

    45 Beauval Road London Southwark SE22 8UG

    Received 23 Sept 2026
  7. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2816

    Erection of one five-bedroom, four-storey new build dwelling

    Land Adjacent 4C Donkey Alley London Southwark SE22 0NY

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2817

    Construction of L-shape dormer, raising the ridge by 300mm and installation of two rooflights to the front roof plane.

    144 Hollydale Road London Southwark SE15 2TQ

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2818

    Non-material amendment of planning permission 26/AP/1729 (Construction of a single storey outbuilding)NMA: Minor adjustments to the proposed footprint.

    298 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5UE

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  10. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2822

    Rear T1- Japanese pagoda tree x 1 This 12m mature Japanese pagoda tree with a canopy spread of 16m has been reduced previously, but not for several years. The tree has outgrown its location and requires its cyclical prune. Suggested work:- crown reduction- reduce the height 1.5-2m- reduce the lateral growth 2-3m to suitable growth points- lift edge of canopy to 5m all round (this will allow more sunlight onto the lawn and flowers beds)

    10 Winterbrook Road London Southwark SE24 9JA

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  11. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2823

    Erection of single-storey studio unit attached to an existing property at No. 17 Parkstone road.

    17 Parkstone Road London Southwark SE15 4UQ

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2824

    Details of condition 4 'Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)' required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/0091 'Demolition of existing 3-storey buildings (16 and 18 Peckham High Street) currently comprising 2No. commercial units (use class E) and 3No. self-contained residential units (use class C3). Construction of 4-storey building (with additional basement level) comprising 1No. commercial unit (use class E) and 7No. self-contained residential units (use class C3). Associated enabling works including bike storage, bin storage and plant equipment.'

    16-18 Peckham High Street London Southwark SE15 5DT

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2825

    Notification submitted to satisfy Clause 5.1.5 (Notification of Practical Completion) in respect of the Shopping Centre Site, Elephant and Castle (Elephant & Castle Town Centre Project, Section 07 - Building E3 -Towers 2 & 3 and Section 08 - Building E2 - Tower 1), pursuant to the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref. 16/AP/4458.

    Shopping Centre Site Elephant And Castle 26 28 30 And 32 New Kent Road Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site London SE1

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2827

    Works to tree with a TCA: To maintain the tree's shape and size.Tree ID 7034 A Corkscrew Willow tree approximately 7m in height, situated on the near left-hand side of the rear garden. The tree requires pruning.Tree ID 8445 A Tibetan Cherry tree approximately 5m in height, situated on the mid left- hand side of the rear garden.Tree ID 8446 A Silver Wattle tree approximately 5.5m in height, situated in the far left-hand corner of the rear garden. The tree is growing rapidly at an angle into the adjacent Magnolia.Description of Approved WorksTree ID 6995 Reduce back to previous pruning points.Tree ID 7033Reduce the longest outer growths by up to 1m, retaining a natural shape and avoiding an overly hard or 'chopped' appearance.Tree ID 7034Prune back all over to previous pruning points.Tree ID 8445Remove dead wood and trim this year's growth, reducing up to 30cm as required.Tree ID 8446 Remove.Details of Replacement RequiredNone. A replacement tree is not required as the garden is well stocked with trees.

    144 Burbage Road London Southwark SE21 7AG

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2828

    Works to tree with a TPO: T3 - Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree)T4 - Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree)T8 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T10 - Quercus rubra (red oak)T11 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T12 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T15 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T18 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T24 - Quercus rubra (red oak)T68 - Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry)T74 - Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry) T80 - Prunus serrula (Tibetan cherry) T94 - Quercus robur (common oak)T9 - Quercus rubra (red oak)T25 - Quercus rubra (red oak)T36 - Quercus rubra (red oak) T39 -Betula ermanii (Erman's birch)

    2A More London Riverside London Southwark SE1 2DB

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2829

    Works to tree with a TPO: T8 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane)T7 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane) T9 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane) T10 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane)T14 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane) T15 - Platanus � hispanica (London plane)T17 - Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum) T22 - Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum) T28 - Tilia tomentosa (silver lime) T25 - Liquidambar styraciflua (sweet gum) T26 - Tilia tomentosa (silver lime) T27 - Tilia tomentosa (silver lime)

    2A More London Riverside London Southwark SE1 2DB

    Received 24 Sept 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2832

    Ground floor front extension

    33 Leydon Close London Southwark SE16 5PF

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2834

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Olive tree in front garden to reduce by 40% to create a new lower crown in the future and reshape as required. T2 - Large twin stem Bay tree in rear garden. Very close to garden wall with neighbour. Remove to ground level and poison stump to give space for adjacent magnolia tree to grow.

    10 Highshore Road London Southwark SE15 5AA

    Received 25 Sept 2026
  19. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/2840

    Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for new roof overlay system to the existing roof covering.

    Flat 8 58A Silvester Road London Southwark SE22 9PE

    Received 25 Sept 2026

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