711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL
Proposal
Demolition of all existing buildings (excluding the retained facade of 731 - 733); and redevelopment for residential units (Use Class C3), flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E), and a health centre (Use Class E(e)), together with landscaping, play space, disabled car parking, and associated works. For information: The buildings will be part 5, part 13 and part 32 stories. 245 residential units (Use Class C3) with 53% affordable housing. 191 sqm flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E). 2,797 sqm health centre (Use Class E(e)).
- Received
- 3 August 2026
- Council
- London Borough of Southwark
- ReceivedSubmitted3 Aug
- ValidatedValidated3 Aug
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
This is a planning application for demolition at 711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL. Southwark has handled 7,476 applications of this type and approves 94% of them, typically deciding them in 50 days. It was submitted on 3 August 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in 1 listed building nearby. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. We hold 1,295 applications in total for the SE15 postcode area.
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Planning history at this site
1 other application at this property, newest first.
Planning constraints
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- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
- Conservation area: Kentish Drovers and Bird in BushPart of the site
- Article 4 direction: Old Kent Road South District Town Centre+1 more
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The site is in flood zone 3 (Environment Agency).
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