4 Castle Square London Southwark SE17 1EN

1. 25 Oct 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 26 Oct 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Dec 2021

   Decision issued: Advertisement Consent-GRANTED

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 20 December 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 6 Castle Square London Southwark SE17 1EN

  25/AP/3069 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan

  Automatic retractable awnings, an openable terrace enclosure, and a fixed glass entrance canopy to the shopfront

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 6 Castle Square London Southwark SE17 1EN

  25/AP/3070 Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan

  Display of fascia signages

  Awaiting decision Advertising 13 docs

• Former Castle Industrial Estate Elephant Road Southwark London SE17 1LA

  22/AP/2963 Submitted 23 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to condition 25 (Travel Plan) of planning permission dated 22.12.2008 ref. 08/AP/2403 for: "Erection of 3 buildings linked by a two storey podium incorporating retail and restaurant use across the ground floor (Use Classes A1/A3), retail/ restaurant/ creche and cinema use across the first and mezzanine floors (Use Classes A1/A3/D1/D2) and basement car parking with associated storage facilities together with new landscaping to link to a proposed market square and 577 cycle spaces. Northern building located on New Kent Road to consist of 243 student rooms (Use Class C2) over 18 storeys above podium level (68.3mAOD, lift overrun to 70.7m); Western building along Elephant Road to consist of 262 private residential units (Use Class C3) over 23 storeys above podium level (87.5mAOD); Southern building to consist of 111 private residential units (Use Class C3) over 15 storeys above podium level (63.10mAOD)". The non-material amendment comprises the rewording of part (c) of the condition, to require a detailed survey showing the methods of transport used by all users of the building to be submitted within 5 years, rather than 12 months, of first occupation of the development.

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• Land Bounded By Elephant Road To The West, The Elephant One Development To The North, Elephant Park To The East And Art Works/Lost Rivers At Walworth Road To The South

  20/AP/0211 Submitted 23 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 13 - Display window provision, as required by planning permission 18/AP/2108 (Erection of a temporary 2/3 storey structure for a period of 5 years comprising 517 sqm of retail floorspace (Class A1-A5), 14.8 sqm of estate management office floorspace (B1), 33.1 sqm of welfare services/storage floorspace (Sui Generis); 23 cycle stands and associated hard landscaping works.)

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Land Bounded By Elephant Road To The West, The Elephant One Development To The North, Elephant Park To The East And Art Works/Lost Rivers At Walworth Road To The South

  20/AP/0201 Submitted 22 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Partial discharge of condition 8 (Ventilation and Sound Attenuation Scheme) as required by planning permission 18/AP/2108 (Erection of a temporary 2/3 storey structure for a period of 5 years comprising 517 sqm of retail floorspace (Class A1-A5), 14.8 sqm of estate management office floorspace (B1), 33.1 sqm of welfare services/storage floorspace (Sui Generis); 23 cycle stands and associated hard landscaping works.)

  Granted Conditions 21 docs

• Castle Square & Elephant Road London SE1 6TW London

  20/AP/2644 Submitted 15 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/AP/2108 dated 09/AP/2108 for Erection of a temporary 2/3 storey structure for a period of 5 years comprising 517 sqm of retail floorspace (Class A1-A5), 14.8 sqm of estate management office floorspace (B1), 33.1 sqm of welfare services/storage floorspace (Sui Generis), 23 cycle stands and associated hard landscaping works' comprising: Addition of a condition requiring the external retail signage to the building to be in accordance with the approved Tenant Signage Design Guide.

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 26/AP/1790 Granted

  Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre 8-10 Kerning Street London SE1 6GP

  Installation of 2 no fascia panels, one with internally illuminated signage letters, one with inset pink LED lights Installation of 1 no projecting sign Installation of 2 no internally illuminated light boxes and TV screen, set back 150mm from shop front glazing Pink LED strip light around each shop front elevation Window manifestations

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1241 Granted

  71 - 79 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 0JA

  Display of new projecting (flag sign) that will be visible.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1644 Granted

  Unit 1 3 Deal Porters Way London Southwark SE16 2FR

  Display of three fascia signs, one projecting sign and window graphics

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1636 Granted

  Telephone Box On The North Side Of Walworth Road And Elephant And Castle London Southwark SE1 6TE

  The advertisement is integrated into the Communication Hub unit and comprises an LCD portrait screen that will be used to show static illuminated content that are remotely changed via a secure ISDN line to the communication device.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1437 Granted

  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

  Retrospective Consent sought for the display of Canada Water branding and wayfinding adverts together with bulkhead lighting, on hoardings from Surrey Quays Road along the north of the Surrey Quays Leisure Park towards Quebec Way (to facilitate a pedestrian route through the site).

  Received 19 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising