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Planning in Walworth

Approved
88%
714 of 778 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Walworth

Postcode districts

SE17 187 applications in the last 12 monthsSE1 1,164 applications in the last 12 monthsSE11 288 applications in the last 12 monthsSE5 519 applications in the last 12 monthsSE15 629 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Southwark

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About Walworth

Walworth is a vibrant district located in Southwark, South London, situated approximately 1.9 miles southeast of Charing Cross. It borders Camberwell to the south and Elephant and Castle to the north, making it a key area for urban development and planning applications within the borough.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walworth 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 Walworth, 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, 1,035 planning applications were submitted near Walworth. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (210), full planning applications (84), tree works (40). 45 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (43% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walworth?
In the last 24 months, 1,035 planning applications were submitted near Walworth. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Walworth?
The average planning decision time near Walworth is 70 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 Walworth?
The planning approval rate near Walworth is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Walworth?
The most common type of planning application near Walworth is discharge of conditions, with 210 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Walworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.