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Planning applications in SE5

We hold 694 planning applications for the SE5 postcode area, 385 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 49 days. The area is covered by Southwark, Lambeth, Leicester.

694
applications held
385
in the past year
90%
approved
49 days
median decision

Councils covering SE5

Southwark (619)Lambeth (74)Leicester (1)

Recent applications in SE5

Pending
24 Sept 202626/AP/2808 · Received: Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 24 Sep 2026
10 Windsor Walk London Southwark SE5 8BBSouthwark

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

Pending
24 Sept 202626/AP/2811 · Received: Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 24 Sep 2026
47 Camberwell Church Street London Southwark SE5 8TRSouthwark

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

Pending
23 Sept 202626/AP/2807 · Received: Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 23 Sep 2026
13 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BASouthwark

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.

Pending
23 Sept 202626/AP/2807
13 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BASouthwark

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.

Pending
23 Sept 202626/AP/2807 · Received: Wed 23 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 23 Sep 2026
13 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BASouthwark

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.

Pending
21 Sept 202626/AP/2775 · Received: Fri 18 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
201-205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HGSouthwark

Details of Condtiton 09a - Travel Plan as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2072 dated 22/11/2024 for Change of use from a bookmaker (Sui Generis) and shop (Class E) to a communitycentre (Class F.2), replacement of shopfront , part demolition of the single story projection at the rear and provision of outdoor amenity in the form of a terrace garden at the rear At 201-205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HG

Pending
21 Sept 202626/AP/2777 · Received: Fri 18 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
201 -205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HGSouthwark

Details of Condition 12 -Long Stay Bike Store as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2072 dated 22/11/2024 for Change of use from a bookmaker (Sui Generis) and shop (Class E) to a communitycentre (Class F.2), replacement of shopfront , part demolition of the single story projection at the rear and provision of outdoor amenity in the form of a terrace garden at the rear At 201-205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HG

Pending
Application to discharge conditions
18 Sept 202620261416
388 Coleman RoadLeicester

Approval of details reserved by Conditions 2 (Management Plan) and 3 (Travel Plan) attached to planning permission 20260758

Pending
18 Sept 202626/AP/2775
201-205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HGSouthwark

Details of Condtiton 09a - Travel Plan as required by full planning permission 24/AP/2072 dated 22/11/2024 for Change of use from a bookmaker (Sui Generis) and shop (Class E) to a communitycentre (Class F.2), replacement of shopfront , part demolition of the single story projection at the rear and provision of outdoor amenity in the form of a terrace garden at the rear At 201-205 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0HG

Pending
16 Sept 202626/AP/2747 · Received: Wed 16 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2026
7 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8ADSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Elder: Fell. Tree height approximately 3 m; crown spread approximately 2 m. A low-amenity species displaying a sparse canopy, leggy phototropic growth and advanced decline, evidenced by more than 50% canopy failure.

Pending
16 Sept 202626/AP/2747 · Received: Wed 16 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 16 Sep 2026
7 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8ADSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Elder: Fell. Tree height approximately 3 m; crown spread approximately 2 m. A low-amenity species displaying a sparse canopy, leggy phototropic growth and advanced decline, evidenced by more than 50% canopy failure.

Pending
16 Sept 202626/AP/2747
7 Love Walk London Southwark SE5 8ADSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Elder: Fell. Tree height approximately 3 m; crown spread approximately 2 m. A low-amenity species displaying a sparse canopy, leggy phototropic growth and advanced decline, evidenced by more than 50% canopy failure.

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2701 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 4 'Cross sections' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2701 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 4 'Cross sections' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2702 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 5 'Arboricultural Method Statement' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2696 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 3 'Site supervision and monitoring of the arboricultural protection' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2696 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 3 'Site supervision and monitoring of the arboricultural protection' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Pending
11 Sept 202626/AP/2702 · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
71 Peckham Road London Southwark SE5 8UHSouthwark

Details of Condition 5 'Arboricultural Method Statement' required by planning permission ref no. 25/AP/1494 'Removal of existing ground floor window and replacement with double glazed double doors to new painted metal balcony with steps to garden level. Infilling and insulating basement covered space to form new shower room and mini kitchen. Insulating the single storey extension externally with timber boarding finish. Replacing single storey extension zinc roof with new to match existing with slope set at right angles to existing. Minor alterations and upgrading to basement to maintain fire separation between floors.'

Undecided
11 Sept 202626/AP/2697
123 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LDSouthwark

Non-material amendment of planning permission 24/AP/1228 'Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning application ref. no. 17/AP/4124: Change of use from Class D1 with an ancillary Class B1 office function to Class C3 for residential use, including conversion and part demolition of existing main house to enable the creation of x5 new residential units and the construction of x4 new residential units in the rear garden with x9 off-street parking spaces, associated communal and private landscaped areas' to amend the footprint, layout and design of the approved townhouses and pavilions, including alterations to windows, doors, dormers, roof forms and lightwells; removal of third floor accommodation within Townhouse 3; amendments to retaining walls, parking, cycle and refuse storage arrangements; installation of air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and associated landscaping and boundary treatment amendments.

Pending
8 Sept 202626/02580/DET
53 Flaxman Road London SE5 9DNLambeth

Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (construction Method Statement) of appeal decision 26/00022/FULREF (Erection of single storey garden office) Granted on 16.02.2026Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (construction Method Statement) of appeal decision 26/00022/FULREF (Erection of single storey garden office) Granted on 16.02.2026

Pending
7 Sept 202626/AP/2655
William Booth Training College Champion Park London Southwark SE5 8BQSouthwark

Formation of a temporary car park on an area of grassed amenity land within the grounds of William Booth College for a period of 12 months.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/AP/2623 · Received: Fri 04 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 04 Sep 2026
300 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7HQSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: One multi-stemmed ash tree (T1)(hts.17m) crown reduction height by 5m from 17m to 12m, reduce radius by 1m from 6m to 5m. Crown thin by 25 %. Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.

Pending
4 Sept 202626/AP/2634
254 - 268 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0DPSouthwark

Details of condition 26 'Detailed design and method statements (AIP)' required by planning permission ref. 20/AP/3489 'Minor material amendment to planning permission 16/AP/2030 (Demolition of redundant single storey outbuildings and erection of part two/part three storey extension to front, 4 storey extension to the rear and two storey extension to the northern flank to accommodate ancillary cafe, community facilities and office space, extension of basement, re-instatement of the original full-height entrance hall and the original entrance canopy and entrance doors on Medlar Street, with front roof garden at the second floor level and associated parking) comprising: Reduced basement; and External link along north facade reduced from two storeys to one.'

Pending
4 Sept 202626/AP/2623
300 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7HQSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: One multi-stemmed ash tree (T1)(hts.17m) crown reduction height by 5m from 17m to 12m, reduce radius by 1m from 6m to 5m. Crown thin by 25 %. Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.

Pending
3 Sept 202626/AP/2616
5-7 Cottage Green And 69 Southampton Way London Southwark SE5 7STSouthwark

Variation of Condition 21 (Employment floorspace) of planning permission 21/AP/1254 (Demolition of existing structures, including removal and alterations to the flank elevation of grade II listed no. 73 Southampton Way, and construction of two buildings fronting onto Southampton Way and Cottage Green comprising residential units and commercial units for Class E and F uses, associated roof terraces, landscaping and public realm enhancements, refuse storage, and cycle and car parking. The proposal would be within the setting of the grade II listed buildings 1, 2 and 3 Cottage Green and 73,75 and 77 Southampton Way.)

Pending
Small
Full
2 Sept 202626/AP/2600
3 Royal George Mews London Southwark SE5 8FDSouthwark

Proposed single-storey side extension, internal reconfiguration and refurbishment, replacement windows and doors, roof refurbishment including solar panels, external fabric repairs, and associated garden and landscaping works. (amended)

Pending
1 Sept 202626/AP/2581
90 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQSouthwark

Use of the existing flat roof as an external terrace, including the installation of privacy balustrading around the perimeter and provision of access to the terrace.

Pending
28 Aug 202626/AP/2555 · Received: Thu 27 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Camberwell Police Station 9 Wren Road London Southwark SE5 8QPSouthwark

Details of Condition 3 Archaeological building recording works as required by full planning permission 26/AP/1608 dated 04/08/2026 for Listed building consent for proposed internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of the former Camberwell Police Station to create a mixed-use building comprising of Class E or Sui Generis at ground and lower ground floors and short stay, bed and breakfast accommodation (Use Class C1) at first and second floors

Pending
27 Aug 202626/AP/2555
Camberwell Police Station 9 Wren Road London Southwark SE5 8QPSouthwark

Details of Condition 3 Archaeological building recording works as required by full planning permission 26/AP/1608 dated 04/08/2026 for Listed building consent for proposed internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of the former Camberwell Police Station to create a mixed-use building comprising of Class E or Sui Generis at ground and lower ground floors and short stay, bed and breakfast accommodation (Use Class C1) at first and second floors

Pending
26 Aug 202626/AP/2545
76 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQSouthwark

The erection of a single story extension to the rear of the property and a dormer extension to the rear gable roof of the property. The single story L shaped extension will include filling in the side return of the property and a meter long extension at the rear of the property. This extension will be utilised as a kitchen dining zone with access to the garden through sliding doors. The extension will be made from london yellow brick to match the rest of the house and surrounding properties. The roof extension will consist of a Zinc cladded rear dormer extension, matching the colour of the rest of the roof, at the back of the property. At the front of the property there will be three velux windows. The roof extension will be used as a principle bedroom and en suite bathroom.

Pending
25 Aug 202626/AP/2538
Camberwell Leisure Centre Artichoke Place London Southwark SE5 8TSSouthwark

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) confirming that a proposed preliminary phase of development comprising the construction of a new electric substation and relocation of bin storage areas and cycle parking to accommodate an ASHP enclosure constitutes development for the purposes of Section 55 of the Act and a lawful implementation of the planning permission for the purposes of Section 56 of the Act by way of commencement.

Pending
21 Aug 202626/AP/2503 · Received: Fri 21 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 21 Aug 2026
36 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LGSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1: 6m Cherry tree - Crown reduce in height by 1m to leave a 5m tree and reduce 2m lateral growth by 1m to shape. Remove 1 long extended bough over garden back to source. T2: 3m Lilac tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump T3: 4m Bay tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump

Pending
21 Aug 202626/AP/2503
36 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LGSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1: 6m Cherry tree - Crown reduce in height by 1m to leave a 5m tree and reduce 2m lateral growth by 1m to shape. Remove 1 long extended bough over garden back to source. T2: 3m Lilac tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump T3: 4m Bay tree - Fell to ground level and remove the stump

Pending
20 Aug 202626/AP/2494
15 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BASouthwark

Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Oak tree in rear garden with overhanging branches at both no. 14 and 16 Beaulieu Close. Lateral reduction of up to 1.5m in any direction along with deadwooding.

Pending
20 Aug 202626/AP/2494 · Received: Thu 20 Aug 2026 · Validated: Thu 20 Aug 2026
15 Beaulieu Close London Southwark SE5 8BASouthwark

Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Oak tree in rear garden with overhanging branches at both no. 14 and 16 Beaulieu Close. Lateral reduction of up to 1.5m in any direction along with deadwooding.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/AP/2470
142 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8RHSouthwark

T1 - Medium Bay tree in front garden. Tree has grown too big for the location and should be removed to ground level.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/AP/2472
Springfield Lodge 1 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DFSouthwark

Demolition of the existing supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (8 units) (Sui Generis Use) and construction of new supported living accommodation in association with hostel use at Springfield Lodge (9 units plus office and music studio) (Sui Generis Use).

Pending
17 Aug 202626/AP/2449
25A Graces Road London Southwark SE5 8PFSouthwark

- Internal reconfiguration of the lower ground floor flat, including removal of existing internal walls - Replacement of all existing PVC windows and doors throughout the property with aluminium units - Formation of a roof terrace on top of the existing rear extension - New metal staircase providing access between the roof terrace and the rear garden - New metal balcony providing access from the ground floor to the roof terrace - Replacement of existing concrete landscape steps with brick steps providing access from the lower ground floor flat to the rear garden - New solid brick privacy screen to the roof terrace, stepping down in height from the building line, in reclaimed brick - Relocation of the existing ground floor bathroom to the first floor

Pending
14 Aug 202626/AP/2459 · Received: Fri 14 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 14 Aug 2026
48 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LGSouthwark

Five day notification for tree works: Monolith ash tree to 5m in height, terminating just below the Inonotus.

Permitted
14 Aug 202626/AP/2459
48 Grove Park London Southwark SE5 8LGSouthwark

Five day notification for tree works: Monolith ash tree to 5m in height, terminating just below the Inonotus.

Pending
13 Aug 202626/AP/2412
39 Sansom Street London Southwark SE5 7RDSouthwark

Construction of L shaped rear dormer extension, including 3no. rooflights to front roof slope and increase the ridge height by 400mm.

Pending
13 Aug 202626/02337/LDCP
34 Acland Crescent London SE5 8EQLambeth

Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to erection of a hip to gable roof extension together with the erection of a rear dormer with juliet balcony and installation of 2x rooflights to the front roofslope.

Pending
12 Aug 202626/02332/FUL
39-41 Coldharbour Lane London Lambeth SE5 9NRLambeth

Change of use to the ground floor from a charity book store (Class use E) to a food hall (Class use E (b)) with a new additional main entrance glazed door to the front elevation.

Pending
7 Aug 202626/02282/DET
10 Halsmere Road London SE5 9LNLambeth

Approval of details pursuant to condition 13(Construction Management plan) for planning permission 25/03543/FUL (Erection of 2 storey rear extension to Block B, erection of single storey link between Block A and Block B, reconfiguration of cycle and bin stores and landscaping works dated 05.02.2026)

Pending
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
6 Aug 202626/AP/2367
273 Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TFSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 Hybrid Black Poplar- Current dimensions height 26m and crown spread 20m. Reduce crown by 5 metres in height and 3 metres in spread. Target pruning back to live growth points where possible.

Pending
6 Aug 202626/AP/2367 · Received: Thu 06 Aug 2026 · Validated: Thu 06 Aug 2026
273 Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TFSouthwark

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 Hybrid Black Poplar- Current dimensions height 26m and crown spread 20m. Reduce crown by 5 metres in height and 3 metres in spread. Target pruning back to live growth points where possible.

Permitted
6 Aug 202626/02265/DET
10 Halsmere Road London SE5 9LNLambeth

Approval of details pursuant to condition of 9 (Noise and vibration attenuation measures) of planning permission ref : 25/02810/FUL (Removal of the existing external staircase and erection of a three-storey rear extension to accommodate an internal stair and lift core. Alterations to the rear elevation, including changes to fenestration, removal of chimney stacks and lift overrun to roof. Repositioning of existing rear-facing windows at the top floor. Replacement of the existing front door and installation of an air source heat pump with an associated acoustic enclosure) granted on 29.10.2025.

Pending
5 Aug 202626/AP/2355
Flat 20-22 Barnwell House St Giles Road London Southwark SE5 7RPSouthwark

Replacement of all existing windows and balcony doors on the property along with addition of window on the ground floor.

Permitted
5 Aug 202626/02253/PDE
34 Acland Crescent London Lambeth SE5 8EQLambeth

Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension with dimensions of 6.0m (length), 3.0m (total maximum height) and 2.8m (height to the eaves).

Pending
Small
Full
5 Aug 202626/AP/2354
Flat 17-19 Barnwell House St Giles Road London Southwark SE5 7RPSouthwark

Replacement of all existing windows and balcony doors on the property