Nunhead, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nunhead, Southwark - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Nunhead are administered by London Borough Of Southwark. View the full London Borough Of Southwark planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nunhead
Nunhead, located in the London Borough of Southwark just 4 miles southeast of Charing Cross, is an evolving inner-city suburb known for its historic 52-acre cemetery. Traditionally a working-class area, Nunhead is currently experiencing gentrification, making it an intriguing spot for potential planning applications. Notably, the suburb also houses several underground reservoirs, a remnant of its industrial past.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southwark
- Parliamentary constituency: Peckham
- LSOA: Southwark 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nunhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nunhead.
- 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 Nunhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
84 planning applications found near Nunhead.
- - Ivydale Primary School Ivydale Road London Southwark SE15 3BU
Non material amendment for planning application ref no. 25/AP/0954. NMA sought: Canopy behind the caretaker's cottage omitted and the existing bike stands for 14 bikes and scooters retained.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/AP/1873 · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Ivydale Primary School Ivydale Road London Southwark SE15 3BU
Non material amendment for planning application ref no. 25/AP/0954. NMA sought: Canopy behind the caretaker's cottage omitted and the existing bike stands for 14 bikes and scooters retained.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/AP/1826 · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - East Lodge Nunhead Cemetery Linden Grove London Southwark SE15 3LP
Partial discharge of condition Condition 2(iii) 'Stucco repairs and repainting' required by listed building consent 23/AP/3590 'Internal and external restoration of the East Lodge, Nunhead Cemetery wi
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-24 - - East Lodge Nunhead Cemetery Linden Grove London Southwark SE15 3LP
Partial discharge of condition Condition 2(iii) 'Stucco repairs and repainting' required by listed building consent 23/AP/3590 'Internal and external restoration of the East Lodge, Nunhead Cemetery wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/AP/1734 · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 126 Kimberley Avenue London Southwark SE15 3XG
Proposed rear linear-shape loft extension over existing principal and rear outrigger roof slopes, the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope, alterations to the fenestration at ground floo
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 126 Kimberley Avenue London Southwark SE15 3XG
Proposed rear linear-shape loft extension over existing principal and rear outrigger roof slopes, the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope, alterations to the fenestration at ground floo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 257E Peckham Rye London Southwark SE15 3AB
Construction of a single-storey ground-floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/AP/1604 · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 147 Kimberley Avenue London Southwark SE15 3XD
Lower ground and ground floor rear extension, loft conversion with raised ridge and construction of a rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/AP/1604 - 147 Kimberley Avenue London Southwark SE15 3XD
Lower ground and ground floor rear extension, loft conversion with raised ridge and rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 147 Kimberley Avenue, SE15 3XD
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 147 Kimberley Avenue London Southwark SE15 3XD
Lower ground and ground floor rear extension, loft conversion with raised ridge and rear dormer, internal alterations and all associated works at 147 Kimberley Avenue, SE15 3XD
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/AP/1568 · Received: Mon 01 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Frome House Peckham Rye London Southwark SE15 3JE
Advertisement for a static sequential advertisement measuring 1720mm x 1160 mm.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/AP/1568 - Frome House Peckham Rye London Southwark SE15 3JE
Advertisement for a static sequential advertisement measuring 1720mm x 1160 mm.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/AP/1530 - Ground Floor Flat 54 Gibbon Road London Southwark SE15 3XE
Certificate of lawfulness (Existing) for residential self-contained flats (ground floor).
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/AP/1451 - 22 Ivydale Road London Southwark SE15 3BS
Construction of L-shaped rear dormer extension raising the ridgeline to match adjoining property with juliet balcony and the addition of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 22 Ivydale Road London Southwark SE15 3BS
Construction of L-shaped rear dormer extension raising the ridgeline to match adjoining property with juliet balcony and the addition of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/AP/1409 - 66 Linden Grove London Southwark SE15 3LL
Details of Condition 16 'Secure by Design certification' required by planning permission ref no. 23/AP/0802 'Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref. no. 19/AP/2195: 'Rede
Status: Undecided | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Land To Rear Of 10 And 11 Sartor Road London Southwark SE15 3BB
Notification submitted to satisfy Clause 5.1.1 (Implementaton date) of Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 25/AP/0593
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - East Lodge Nunhead Cemetery Linden Grove London Southwark SE15 3LP
Non-material amendment of listed building consent 18/AP/2937 (Enabling works comprising of underpinning and structural repairs to the upper portion of the building; some demolition works in relation t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 257E Peckham Rye London Southwark SE15 3AB
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the proposal comprises the construction of a single-storey rear extension to an existing two-storey dwellinghouse with an existing mansard roof. The proposed e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - First Floor Flat 41 Ivydale Road London Southwark SE15 3DR
Construction of an L-shaped dormer roof extension with roof terrace to the rear, raising the ridge by 500mm and installation of two roof lights to the front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-01
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A brief summary of Nunhead in Southwark - Greater London
Nunhead, located in the London Borough of Southwark just 4 miles southeast of Charing Cross, is an evolving inner-city suburb known for its historic 52-acre cemetery. Traditionally a working-class area, Nunhead is currently experiencing gentrification, making it an intriguing spot for potential planning applications. Notably, the suburb also houses several underground reservoirs, a remnant of its industrial past.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nunhead a particularly low-crime area.
Nunhead has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nunhead Green, No data available for publication by HE, Honor Oak Rise, Rye Lane Peckham, Nunhead Cemetery, The Gardens. 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, Nunhead 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 Nunhead
In the last 24 months, 269 planning applications were submitted near Nunhead. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Nunhead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Nunhead were full planning applications (121), discharge of conditions (53), outline applications (24). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 228 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 166 applications
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