Planning applications in SE16
We hold 485 planning applications for the SE16 postcode area, 250 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 53 days. The area is covered by Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich.
Towns and villages in SE16
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Recent applications in SE16
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".
Details of condition 3 (CEMP) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/3428 (Refurbishment of existing warehouse units including re-cladding and re-roofing, installation of new doors, plant, lighting and associated works.)
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.
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for erection of a single-storey outbuilding within the curtilage of the single dwellinghouse.
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.'
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6, Paragraph 1.1 'Approval in Principle Structural Reports' of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3-part a (Cycle Parking Facilities) of planning permissio...
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 5, Part 2 Paragraph 1.1 (Basement Impact Assessment) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 for 'Full planning permission for the 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 work'.
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 10 Paragraph 1.2, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 (Baseline Survey for Terrestrial Television, Satellite Television and Radio Interference) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 for 'Full planning permission for the 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 work'.
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for installation of an InPost parcel locker, including associated fixing/anchoring works to securely position the unit on the right-hand side of the existing shop front.
T1. Robinia Tree. 12 metres in height. Reduce tree by 3 metres in height as covered in fungus and overgrown. Reducing by 3 metres with result in the tree being 9 metres in height. Situated at the front of the carpark. T2. Robinia Tree. 12 metres in height. Reduce tree by 3 metres in height as covered in fungus and overgrown. Reducing by 3 metres with result in the tree being 9 metres in height. Situated at the front of the carpark.
Five day notification for tree works: G1 (group of ash trees) - Circa 2m overall reduction and lift to 3m.
Replacement of existing timber windows with uPVC windows.
Details of Condition 53 (Public Engagement Programme) as required by full planning permission 24/AP/3718 dated 08/08/2025 for the 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.
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6 Clause 1.7 (Public Realm Specification) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718
Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "Redevelopment of the site to provide two separate buildings comprising large scale purpose built shared living (LSPSL) units, conventional residential dwellings, flexible commercial floorspace, accessible parking, children's play space, public realm improvements, landscaping and other associated works". The amendments sought by 26/AP/2481 are: - Amendment of the description of development to allow for the phased implementation of the development; and - Amendment of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' to incorporate the approved phasing plan(s).
Removal of the eaves storage and expansion of the balcony into the resulting roof space. Installation of a heatpump on the balcony to serve Flat 17. Introduction of a glazed or metal railing balustrade to improve safety andmeet the current Building Regulations; top of new balustrade at 1100mm from terrace finished floor level.
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 9, Paragraph 4.1 (Be Seen) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 for 'Full planning permission for the 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'.
Certificate of lawfulness (works to a listed building) for opening-up works at Columbia Wharf and the Conference Building to enable further investigation of the buildings to inform the detailed design and scope of refurbishment works.
Construction of mansard roof extension, together with the raising of the party parapet walls and chimney stack.
Details of condition 6 (Demolition, Noise and Vibration Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0753 (Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infrastructure; remediation of the Site; and redevelopment to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and replacement telecommunications mast, together with public realm, landscaping, car and cycle parking, vehicular access and servicing facilities, plant and all associated works. 151 residential units in buildings of between 3 and 6 storeys)
Details of condition 5a (Construction Logistics Plan) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0753 (Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infrastructure; remediation of the Site; and redevelopment to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and replacement telecommunications mast, together with public realm, landscaping, car and cycle parking, vehicular access and servicing facilities, plant and all associated works. 151 residential units in buildings of between 3 and 6 storeys)
Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) for the use of a single-family residential dwelling within Use Class C3 to a small HMO within Use Class C4. for a dwelling house currently being used as a 6-bedroom/person HMO.
Details of Condition 57 'Biodiversity Gain Plan' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of condition 4a (Demolition and Remediation CEMP) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/0753 (Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infrastructure; remediation of the Site; and redevelopment to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and replacement telecommunications mast, together with public realm, landscaping, car and cycle parking, vehicular access and servicing facilities, plant and all associated works. 151 residential units in buildings of between 3 and 6 storeys)
Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for a rear dormer with rooflights on front slope plus a new entrance porch
Details of Condition 5(a) 'Site Contamination' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of Condition 6 'Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of Condition 3 'Biodiversity: Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of Condition 8 'Archaeological Evaluation' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of Condition 7 'Construction Logistics Plan' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details of Condition 4 'Tree Protection Measures' required by planning permission 24/AP/3687, which gave consent for: "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".
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7 paragraph 1.1 'Employment & Skills Plan ' of the section 106 agreement for planning application 24/AP/3718 for 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.
Prior approval notification for a single-storey rear extension
The amendment of this Section 96A application 21/AP/4671 dated 01/12/2023 is to amend the wording of Condition 6 to allow the discharge of the condition in separate stages.
Details of condition 58 (London Underground risk assessments) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3718 (Full planning permission for the 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.)
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8 Paragraph 1.2 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) (Plot B) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 for 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.
Details of condition 58 (London Underground risk assessments) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3718 (Full planning permission for the 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.)
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8 Paragraph 1.2 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) (Plot B) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/3718 for 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.
Listed building consent for internal refurbishment of Flat 5 including replacement kitchen, replacement ensuite, installation of a dressing room, alterations to the existing modern suspended plasterboard ceiling including replacement to allow for re-wiring and changes to the existing ceiling layout, partial replacement of the existing modern raised flooring
Display of fascia signage on the east facing building elevation, which is internally illuminated signage (3.85m long x 0.36m wide) stating 'Sainsbury's Local', and glazing alteration including introducing vinyl signage to the east and northern facades. Additional details for consultation: Please note that there are three related applications which deal with the establishment of a national multiple food store operator in this commercial unit (26/AP/1753), the establishment of air conditioning units and glazing alternations (26/AP/2191), and associated signage (26/AP/2192).
The installation of air conditioning units with acoustic enclosure outside of the building footprint at ground level and glazing alteration including introducing vinyl detailing to the east and northern facades and frosted crystal vinyl and fluted grey vinyl to the western elevation to obscure the back of house facilities. Additional details for consultation: Please note that there are three related applications which deal with the establishment of a national multiple food store operator in this commercial unit (26/AP/1753), the establishment of air conditioning units and glazing alternations (26/AP/2191), and associated signage (26/AP/2192).
Notification for Paragraph 22.6 (part b) of Commencement of Phase 11 (Building BF-W) as required by the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the change of use of a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) occupied by three unrelated individuals.
Details of Condition 60 (part ii only) (Internal Acoustic Prediction Report) for Plot B as required by full planning application 24/AP/3718 dated 08/08/2025 for Full planning permission for the 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.
Details of Condition 56 'Surface water drainage system' for plot B 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.'
Temporary permission sought for a period of five years for the provision of 12no. padel courts within 2no. single-storey buildings (11no. internal courts and 1no. external) with ancillary spaces including cafe/bar, kitchen, shop, and gym, lighting, outdoor seating, accessible car parking, cycle parking, landscaping, plant and associated works.
Details of condition 55 (Piling method and foundation design) for Plot B pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3718 'Full planning permission for the 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.'
Details of condition 9 part c (Land contamination - Verification Report) relating to Building 1-4 Core 3 only, pursuant to planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 'Demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works; and Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1), and other associated works. Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including: Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624 Increased provision of social rent homes Changes to massing and architecture Changes to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspace Removal of block R and basement under block RST with its ramp Revised provision of public realm, playspace and tree planting Enhanced fire strategy for each building Increased communal spaces for residents Reconfigured parking provision Revised energy and overheating strategy.'
Details of condition 45 (Delivery and Servicing Plan) relating to Building F only, pursuant to planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 'Demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works; and Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1), and other associated works. Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including: Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624 Increased provision of social rent homes Changes to massing and architecture Changes to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspace Removal of block R and basement under block RST with its ramp Revised provision of public realm, playspace and tree planting Enhanced fire strategy for each building Increased communal spaces for residents Reconfigured parking provision Revised energy and overheating strategy.'