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273 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of The Borough · updated daily · London Borough of Southwark

Showing 1 to 5 of 273 · received or decided in the last 90 days

221, New Kent RoadAwaiting decisionDetails of Condition 15 'Kitchen Extract' as required by planning permission 24/AP/2385 (as amended by 25/AP/1970 and 26/AP/2404), which gave consent for: "Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) for planning permission ref no. 23/AP/1991 [...] The amendments sought by this application are: - Façade alterations - Alteration to accessible room sizes - Alterations to position of room sizes and layouts - Alterations to the plan across all levels - Alterations to the roof with relocation of biodiverse roof and provision of railings above the mezzanine for safe maintenance".All OtherReceived 9 Nov 202626/AP/3280
57-61 Union Street, London, Southwark, SE1 1SGAwaiting decisionDetails of condition 5 (Residential- Internal noise levels (adjacent to Travis Perkins)) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 (Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.)All OtherReceived 6 Nov 202626/AP/3264
57-61 Union Street, London, Southwark, SE1 1SGAwaiting decisionDetails of Condition 6 (Residential - internal noise levels) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.'All OtherReceived 6 Nov 202626/AP/3277
Arches 45 To 51, Wardens Grove, London, Southwark, SE1 0HTAwaiting decisionDetails of condition 3 (Delivery and servicing plan) pursuant to planning permission 25/AP/2214 (Change of use of 7no. railway arches from sui generis use [car park] to use class B8 [storage or distribution] and/or use class E(g)(iii) [light industrial] and associated external alteration works including installation of roller shutters, steel doors and a pedestrian door; installation of replacement brick walls and concrete block walls; and installation of insulated roof panels.)All OtherReceived 6 Nov 202626/AP/3262
5-9 Rockingham Street And 2-4 Tiverton Street, London, SE1 6PFAwaiting decisionRockingham - Landscaping NMANon-Material AmendmentReceived 5 Nov 202626/AP/3253

Planning in The Borough

Approved: 90%; 1,178 of 1,271 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Borough in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Southwark's planning register.

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Around The Borough

Postcode districts

SE1 1,171 applications in the last 12 monthsSE17 188 applications in the last 12 monthsSE11 280 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: London Borough of Southwark

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About The Borough

The Borough is a settlement located in Southwark - Greater London, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Borough area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Borough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Borough 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near The Borough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1,681 planning applications were submitted near The Borough. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (416), full planning applications (113), advertising consent (49). 64 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (54% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Borough?

In the last 24 months, 1,681 planning applications were submitted near The Borough. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near The Borough?

The average planning decision time near The Borough is 76 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near The Borough?

The planning approval rate near The Borough is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Borough?

The most common type of planning application near The Borough is discharge of conditions, with 416 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Borough?

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