Bermondsey, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bermondsey, Southwark - Greater London.
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About Bermondsey
Bermondsey, located in the London Borough of Southwark just 2.5 miles southeast of Charing Cross, is a vibrant district that has evolved from its industrial roots, particularly in tanning during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it boasts significant regeneration efforts, including the transformation of former warehouses into residential flats and the enhancement of transport links. With its proximity to Rotherhithe, Deptford, and the River Thames, Bermondsey presents a dynamic area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southwark
- Parliamentary constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- LSOA: Southwark 036D
Crime Statistics
1,928 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- theft-from-the-person: 383
- violent-crime: 351
- anti-social-behaviour: 305
- other-theft: 247
- robbery: 106
- shoplifting: 91
- burglary: 84
- drugs: 81
- public-order: 81
- criminal-damage-arson: 70
- vehicle-crime: 63
- bicycle-theft: 33
- other-crime: 17
- possession-of-weapons: 16
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bermondsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bermondsey.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bermondsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
121 planning applications found near Bermondsey.
- - The Circle Queen Elizabeth Street London Southwark SE1 2JU
Certificate of lawfulness (existing) to confirm the use, allocation and operation of basement car parking spaces at The Circle, and the methods for controlling entry and any charges, is solely the dec
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 43 Tanner Street London Southwark SE1 3PL
Prior approval notification for the change of use of the upper floors of 43 Tanner Street from Use Class E to two self-contained flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Flat 7 Block B Ground Floor 27 Green Walk London Southwark SE1 4TX
Certificate of lawful development for the confirmation that the premise has been used for residential purpose only
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE
Details of Condition 10 'Construction Environmental Management Plan' required by planning permission ref no.20/AP/2993 'Demolition of existing building and the development of a mixed-use development o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE
Details of Condition 12 - Groundwater Conditions and Basement Impact Assessment as required by planning permission 20/AP/2993 dated 09/04/2026 Demolition of existing building and the development of a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE
Details of Condition 9 'Construction Logistics Management Plan' required by planning permission 20/AP/2993, which gave consent for: "Demolition of existing building and the development of a mixed-use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE
Details of condition 3 'Arboricultural Method Statement' as required by planning permission ref. 20/AP/2993 dated 09/04/2026 for 'Demolition of existing building and the development of a mixed-use dev
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rich Industrial Estate Crimscott Street And Willow Walk London Southwark SE1 5TE
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 7, Paragraph 1.1 (Schedule of Highway Condition) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 20/AP/2993 for 'Demolition of existing buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Flat 2 10 Mill Street London Southwark SE1 2AY
Replacement of the existing rooftop addition, reconfiguration of the terrace area, replacement of balconies to the front elevation, and replacement of the second-floor communal lobby window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 67-71 Travelodge Bermondsey Tanner Street London Southwark SE1 3PL
Partial discharge of condition 16b 'Approved travel plan 'required by planning permission ref no.19/AP/0865 'Construction of a 9 storey plus basement building to provide an 73 bedroom hotel with resta
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Flat 5 54 Weston Street London Southwark SE1 3QJ
Removal of existing roof-level conservatory and formation of a private roof terrace including installation of a small glazed access enclosure and glass balustrading
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Becket House 60-68 St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 3QU
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 6 Clause 3.1 (Employment and Skills Plan) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 20/AP/0944
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Becket House 60-68 St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 3QU
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 4 Clause 1.1 (Affordable Workspace Specification) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 20/AP/0944
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Becket House 60-68 St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 3QU
Details of condition 30 (Ventilation) pursuant to planning permission 20/AP/0944 (Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of Becket House and the erection of a 27 storey building with addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Becket House 60-68 St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 3QU
Details of condition 27 (Thames Water - Infrastructure) pursuant to planning permission 20/AP/0944 (Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of Becket House and the erection of a 27 storey buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Becket House 60-68 St Thomas Street London Southwark SE1 3QU
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8 Clause 4.1 (District Heat Network) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 20/AP/0944
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - A & B 189 Grange Road London SE1 3AA
Replacement of existing timber and PVCu windows and doors with timber and PVCu windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 10 Fair Street London Southwark SE1 2XA
Details of Condition 3 'Detailed drawing ' required by listed building consent ref no. 25/AP/3308 'Listed building consent for minor internal and external works to facilitate the temporary change of u
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Priests House Dockhead London Southwark SE1 2BS
New location for a below ground attenuation tank with new connection to public sewers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Unit 1E 5 New Tannery Way London Southwark SE1 5EB
Temporary change of use to Sales and Marketing Suite for a period of four years
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-23
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A brief summary of Bermondsey in Southwark - Greater London
Bermondsey, located in the London Borough of Southwark just 2.5 miles southeast of Charing Cross, is a vibrant district that has evolved from its industrial roots, particularly in tanning during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it boasts significant regeneration efforts, including the transformation of former warehouses into residential flats and the enhancement of transport links. With its proximity to Rotherhithe, Deptford, and the River Thames, Bermondsey presents a dynamic area for planning applications and development opportunities.
The Bermondsey area recorded 1928 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bermondsey has 35 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bermondsey Street, Laurence Pountney Hill, Trinity Church Square, Lloyd's Avenue, The Tower, Wiltons Music Hall, Cobourg Road, Crescent, Glengall Road, Borough High Street, Liverpool Grove, Trinity Square, Walworth Road, Wapping Pierhead, Bank, Thorburn Square, Myrdle Street, Larcom Street, Tooley Street North and South, Page's Walk, Guildhall, Fenchurch Street Station, Eastcheap, Thrale Street, Leadenhall Market, St Saviour's Dock, Queen Street, Union Street, Bow Lane, Wilson Grove, Edward III's Rotherhithe, Trafalgar Avenue, Liberty of the Mint, Tower Bridge, Sutherland Square. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bermondsey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bermondsey
In the last 24 months, 330 planning applications were submitted near Bermondsey. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bermondsey.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Bermondsey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bermondsey were discharge of conditions (155), full planning applications (79), listed building and heritage (23).
In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 306 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 100 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 221 applications
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