Rotherhithe, Southwark - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rotherhithe, Southwark - Greater London.
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About Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is a vibrant district in South London, situated within the London Borough of Southwark. Located on the south bank of the River Thames, it faces Wapping, Shadwell, and Limehouse across the water, while bordering Bermondsey to the west and Deptford to the southeast. As part of the Docklands area, Rotherhithe presents unique planning opportunities and considerations due to its rich maritime history and ongoing development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Southwark
- Parliamentary constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- LSOA: Southwark 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rotherhithe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rotherhithe.
- 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 Rotherhithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Rotherhithe.
- - Rotherhithe Gas Holder Site Salter Road London Southwark SE16 6DU
Details of condition 30 (Details Of The Temporary Telecommunications Mast) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/0753 dated 02/03/2026 for 'Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infra
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16
Details of condition 26 (Internal noise levels) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/0543 dated 20/12/2024 for 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16
Details of condition 21 'Landscape Management Plan' requiried by 23/AP/0543 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum height of 51m AOD to provide 135 co-li
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16
Details of condition 19 (Acoustic Predictions And Mitigation Measures Report) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/0543 dated 20/12/2024 for 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Rotherhithe Gas Holder Site Salter Road London Southwark SE16 6DU
Details of condition 7 'Implentation of a progamme of archaeological building recording' required by ref. 24/AP/0753 'Demolition of the gasholder and all associated infrastructure; remediation of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8 Brunswick Quay London Southwark SE16 7PY
External and internal alterations and installation of 3 roof lights to the roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Gateway Building 1-5 Pump House Close London Southwark SE16 7HS
Proposal for the installation of openable rooflights to non-accessible flat roof, minor alterations to existing window frames to allow full opening, installation of a protected access ladder to the ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Canada Water Masterplan - Land Bounded By Lower Road (West), Redriff Road (South), Quebec Way (East) Surrey Quays Road And Canada Water Dock (North) And Site At Roberts Close London SE16
Notification submitted to satisfy obligation clause 8.1.15 'Practically Complete the Public Toilet' of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission 18/AP/1604
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Block C Former Mulberry Business Park Quebec Way London SE16
Details of condition 20 ' Delivery and service management plan' required by planning permission ref no. 23/AP/0543 'Construction of a Part 13 and Part 14 storey building (over basement) with a maximum
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1-5 Pump House Close London Southwark SE16 7HS
Listed building consent for the installation of openable rooflights to non-accessible flat roof, minor alterations to existing window frames to allow full opening, installation of a protected access l
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Old Mortuary St Marychurch Street London Southwark SE16 4JE
Works to a tree in a conservation area : (T2) Dead Cherry Section fell to ground level and replant with Magnolia. Height 3.8m Crown spread 2.0m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Brandrams Wharf 127 - 131 Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 4NF
Certificate of lawfulness (listed building) for the replacement of flat entrance doors across 34 individual properties at Brandrams Wharf to ensure compliance and ensure they are fire resistant for 30
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 56 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2TU
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for change of use from C3 (dwelling) to C4 (HMO) Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way London Southwark SE16 7LP
Installation of 164no. of solar panels on existing roof top of Alfred Salter Primary School.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Canada Water Masterplan - Land Bounded By Lower Road (West), Redriff Road (South), Quebec Way (East) Surrey Quays Road And Canada Water Dock (North) And Site At Roberts Close London SE16 SE16
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 2, Part 1, Para 1.2 (Interim Use Strategy) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 18/AP/1604 for 'Hybrid application seeking detail
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Canada Water Masterplan - Land Bounded By Lower Road (West), Redriff Road (South), Quebec Way (East) Surrey Quays Road And Canada Water Dock (North) And Site At Roberts Close London SE16 SE16
Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 8, Paragraph 4.1: Police Hub of the S106 Agreement ref. S106/RR020/143166 pursuant to planning application ref. 18/AP/1604 dated 29.05.2020 for the comprehensive
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - St Olaves Nursing Home Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2TL
Details submitted to satisfy the Section 106 agreement dated 23.02.2022, and the Second Deed of Variation dated 04.09.2024, to notify that practical completion of the development occurred on 28.11.202
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 26 Gomm Road London Southwark SE16 2TX
Construction of a side and rear single storey extension, outrigger roof extension, alterations, replacement of windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Former Mulberry Business Park Land Bounded By Canada Street Quebec Way And Harmsworth Quays Print Works London SE16
Details of condition 22 'BREEAM Certificate' pursuant to planning permission ref. 13/AP/1429 'Redevelopment of the former Mulberry Business park to provide buildings of between 4 and 9 storeys (maximu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Unit 1 And Unit 4 Canada Water Retail Park Surrey Quays Road London Southwark SE16 2XU
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission ref. 24/AP/3718 dated 29th April 2025 (for full planning permission for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Canada Water Dockside Site). The a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Southwark | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Rotherhithe in Southwark - Greater London
Rotherhithe is a vibrant district in South London, situated within the London Borough of Southwark. Located on the south bank of the River Thames, it faces Wapping, Shadwell, and Limehouse across the water, while bordering Bermondsey to the west and Deptford to the southeast. As part of the Docklands area, Rotherhithe presents unique planning opportunities and considerations due to its rich maritime history and ongoing development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rotherhithe a particularly low-crime area.
Rotherhithe has 16 conservation areas within its boundaries: York Square, Albert Gardens, No data available for publication by HE, Commercial Road, St Anne's Church, Wapping Pierhead, St Mary's Rotherhithe, Myrdle Street, Wapping Wall, St Paul's Church, Narrow Street, St George in the East, Wilson Grove, Edward III's Rotherhithe, Lowell Street, Regent's Canal. 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.
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Planning Activity in Rotherhithe
In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Rotherhithe. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rotherhithe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Rotherhithe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rotherhithe were discharge of conditions (84), full planning applications (32), outline applications (10).
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 136 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: 50 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 100 applications
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