Camberwell, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Camberwell, Southwark - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Camberwell are administered by London Borough Of Southwark. View the full London Borough Of Southwark planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Camberwell
Camberwell is a vibrant area located in the London Borough of Southwark, approximately 2.75 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Known for its diverse community and rich cultural heritage, Camberwell offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces, making it a key focus for planning applications and development opportunities in South London.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southwark
- Parliamentary constituency: Peckham
- LSOA: Southwark 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Camberwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Camberwell.
- 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 Camberwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Camberwell.
- - 49-53 Glengall Road London SE15 6NF
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 4, Clause 1.5 (Promotion and Marketing of Intermediate Housing Units undertaken) of the s106 Agreement associated with planning permission 17/AP/4612 for Demoliti
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - Tayo Situ House 73 Commercial Way London Southwark
Details of Condition 10 (b) (BREEAM Construction Final Certificate) as required by full planning permission 23/AP/1584 dated 18/03/2024 for 'Use of the ground floor of the building known as land to th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/AP/1803 · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 19 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NJ
T1 Front Garden Boxelder Maple to have a 2 M Crown reduction T2 Rear Garden Fell Tulip tree to ground level this is because it has out grown its space in the garden and the two neighbours want to get
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 19 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NJ
T1 Front Garden Boxelder Maple to have a 2 M Crown reduction T2 Rear Garden Fell Tulip tree to ground level this is because it has out grown its space in the garden and the two neighbours want to get
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Bianca Warehouse 43 Glengall Road And 1 Bianca Road London SE15 6NF
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 10, Clause 2.1 'District Heating Network Strategy' of the section 106 agreement (S106/RR020/73) relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/0039 'Demolition of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 21 Pilgrims Cloisters 116 Sedgmoor Place London Southwark SE5 7RQ
The removal of the lower section of wall, rear window and internal cupboard, enlargement of the opening to form a doorway, and installation of a door, platform and external stairs to provide access to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/AP/1503 - 21 Pilgrims Cloisters 116 Sedgmoor Place London Southwark SE5 7RQ
The removal of the lower section of wall, rear window and internal cupboard, enlargement of the opening to form a doorway, and installation of a door, platform and external stairs to provide access to
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 94 Commercial Way London Southwark SE15 5GG
Prior approval for the construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Garages St Giles Road London Southwark
T1 (Lawson Cypress), T2 (Lawson Cypress) and T8 (Horse Chestnut) all have RPAs that overlap the proposed hand-dug trial trench. Roots under 25 mm may be cleanly pruned; larger roots will be retained a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 7 Glengall Terrace London Southwark SE15 6NW
Lower ground floor rear extension with associated excavation, lowering and reconfiguration of the lower ground floor following demolition of existing extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 7 Glengall Terrace London Southwark SE15 6NW
Listed building consent for a lower ground floor rear extension with associated excavation, lowering and reconfiguration of the lower ground floor following demolition of existing extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 32 Rainbow Street London Southwark SE5 7TD
Erection of an L-shaped rear dormer extension including a 300 mm ridge height increase, two rooflights to the front roof slope and a roof terrace with privacy screening
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 48 Willowbrook Road London Southwark SE15 6BW
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for demolition of outbuilding wall support, protection and adaptation of the structure. Damp and timber treatment, Joinery repairs (including windows, doors,
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 30 Glengall Road London Southwark SE15 6NN
T1 Chestnut tree is a large tree overhanging two gardens. Crown reduce this tree by 2M to keep the tree balanced.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 44A Peckham Grove London Southwark SE15 6EA
Details of Condition 3 'section drawing' required by Listed Building Consent ref no. 25/AP/1216 'Listed building consent to replace 3 PVCu double glazed sash windows with single glazed timber sash win
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Garages Rear 158 Elmington Road St Giles Road London Southwark SE5
Demolition of existing garages and construction of a self-build two-storey house (two-bedroom, four person), including external lighting and an extendable canopy fixed to the house oversailing Brunswi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 81 Coleman Road London Southwark SE5 7TF
Works to tree with a TPO: T1- Large Norway Maple: Reduce height by 2.5 metres & lateral spread by 1.5 metres. T2 - Lime: Reduce height by 2.5 metres & lateral spread by 1 metre. Reason for work: Gener
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Flat 21 Pilgrims Cloisters 116 Sedgmoor Place London Southwark SE5 7RQ
Listed Building Consent for the removal of the lower section of wall, rear window and internal cupboard, enlargement of the opening to form a doorway, and installation of a door, platform and external
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Burgess Business Park Parkhouse Street London Southwark SE5 7TJ
Construction of new employment floorspace to provide Class E(g)(iii) and Class B8 floorspace, together with associated external works including the installation of a security cabin and replacement bou
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 Melbury Drive London Southwark SE5 7SG
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for a single storey rear extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to the front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Camberwell in Southwark - Greater London
Camberwell is a vibrant area located in the London Borough of Southwark, approximately 2.75 miles southeast of Charing Cross. Known for its diverse community and rich cultural heritage, Camberwell offers a mix of residential and commercial spaces, making it a key focus for planning applications and development opportunities in South London.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Camberwell a particularly low-crime area.
Camberwell has 17 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bermondsey Street, Cobourg Road, Camberwell Green, Peckham Hill Street, Glengall Road, Liverpool Grove, Walworth Road, Thorburn Square, Larcom Street, Page's Walk, Sceaux Gardens, Rye Lane Peckham, Addington Square, Trafalgar Avenue, Holly Grove, Camberwell Grove, 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, Camberwell 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 Camberwell
In the last 24 months, 367 planning applications were submitted near Camberwell. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Camberwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Camberwell were discharge of conditions (116), full planning applications (96), tree works (43).
In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 292 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: 121 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 239 applications
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