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893 in the last 90 days273 in the last 30130 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 56 days

Source: London Borough of Southwark planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 1,441 · received or decided in the last 90 days

38, Mill Street, SE1 2BB
Details of condition 3 ' Interaction between the new partitions and any historic' required by Listed building consent 25/AP/3096
PendingAll OtherReceived 23 Oct 202626/AP/2983
Ivydale Road, SE15 3BU
Details of condition 4 'CEMP' requiried by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/0954 'Refurbishment of existing Bellwood Building, including: upgrading the heating system to a twin pipe system, relocation of existing catering kitchen from first to ground floor, refurbishment of the Nursery including new external doors and canopy, external landscaping and demolition of existing external shed on south west boundary.'
PendingAll OtherReceived 23 Oct 202626/AP/3018
1, Pocock Street, SE1 0BT
Deed of Variation to amend the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 25/AP/2203: 'To amend the definition of Social Rented Housing and amending clauses at Sch 3, 5.3 (Service Charge), Sch 5, 2.1 (Blue Badge Parking) and Sch 6, 1.2 (Public Realm Works)'
PendingAll OtherReceived 23 Oct 202626/AP/2996
63, North Cross Road, SE22 9ET
Change of use from hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to shop (Use Class E).
PendingAll OtherReceived 23 Oct 202626/AP/2960
188, 188-190 Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RJ
Listed building consent for infilling the existing internal opening in the separating wall between Nos 188 and 190 Camberwell Grove with masonry and matching finishes, including local making good.
PendingListed building consentReceived 23 Oct 202626/AP/3121

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Southwark received?

London Borough of Southwark received 6,814 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does London Borough of Southwark take to decide applications?

London Borough of Southwark takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Southwark?

London Borough of Southwark approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Southwark?

Submit your representation to London Borough of Southwark during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Southwark planning portal.

Can I appeal a London Borough of Southwark planning decision?

Yes. If London Borough of Southwark refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 865 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Southwark decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Southwark planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About London Borough of Southwark Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Southwark area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Southwark, located in South London, is part of Inner London and is linked to the City of London and Tower Hamlets by several bridges over the River Thames. Established in 1965 through the merger of three smaller councils under the London Government Act 1963, Southwark is managed by the Southwark London Borough Council and encompasses all districts within the London postal district, making it an essential area for those researching planning applications. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 12 towns and villages, including Bermondsey, Camberwell and Lambeth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Southwark received 6,814 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1,086), full planning applications (879), tree works (465). 175 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

865 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Southwark decisions, of which 158 were allowed and 573 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Southwark above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Southwark planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.