Railway Arch 24, Adjacent To 49 Southwark Street London Southwark

1. 23 Feb 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 30 Mar 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 May 2022

   Decision issued: Minor - GRANTED

4. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 23 May 2022, 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.

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• The Menier Chocolate Factory 51-53 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  21/AP/4618 Submitted 16 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Minor improvement works and redecoration to the facade and facade detail, replacement of all non original windows with new safety single glazed units in new timber frames with detail to match the existing. Installation of a new entrance door for the Menier Restaurant providing direct access from Southwark Street. New roof insulation in conjunction with temporary plasterboard ceilings to the 4th floor. Addition of a new fire stair to the rear of the building providing a secondary means of escape for the upper floors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 45 docs

• Menier Chocolate Factory 51-53 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  23/AP/2047 Submitted 21 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment of planning permission ref no. 21/AP/4617 - Minor improvement works and redecoration to the facade and facade detail, replacement of all non original windows with new safety single glazed units in new timber frames with detail to match the existing. Installation of a new entrance door for the Menier Restaurant providing direct access from Southwark Street. New roof insulation in conjunction with temporary plasterboard ceilings to the 4th floor. Addition of a new fire stair to the rear of the building providing a secondary means of escape for the upper floors. NMA sought: Replacement of single safety glass with FINEO toughened glass.

  Withdrawn Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 53 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  23/AP/2350 Submitted 18 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing internal stairs with new and adjustments to the stair core on the fourth floor. Replacement of lift with new to extend to the fourth floor. Modern partitions replaced with new to create meeting rooms, toilets, risers, and storage areas. New floors and ceiling finishes. Internal openings in communal areas to be enlarged to accommodate new doors. Replacement of the doors to the rear elevation and removal of existing modern window and wall section on first floor for new door to fire escape stair. Secondary glazing to rear elevation windows and external loading doors. The first floor glass roof to be removed and replaced with a solid roof. Changes to the approved rear fire escape stair and landings including extension to the First floor. Replacement of pavement lights. First-floor terrace plant enclosure extended to accommodate new plant. Adjustments to terraces on the first floor and roof. Replacement of the roof access dormer, new skylights and warm roof build-up with like for like finish. Making good of the existing external lighting and addition of external lighting to entrance, fire escape and terraces.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +3 72 docs

• 53 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  23/AP/2349 Submitted 18 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Improvements to the listed building to bring it up to standard for continued use as Offices and Businesses includes the following: -Replacement of existing internal stairs with new and adjustments to the stair core on the fourth floor. -Replacement of lift with new to extend to the fourth floor. -Replacement of the doors to the rear elevation and removal of existing modern window and wall section on first floor for new door to fire escape stair.-First floor glass roof to be removed and replaced with a solid roof.-Changes to the approved rear fire escape stair and landings including extension to the First floor.-Replacement of pavement lights.-First-floor terrace plant enclosure extended to accommodate new plant.-Adjustments to terraces on the first floor and roof.-Replacement of the roof access dormer, new skylights and warm roof build-up with like for like finish. Making good of the existing external lighting and addition of external lighting to entrance, fire escape and terraces.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 91 docs

• 51 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  26/AP/1829 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Listed building consent for fit-out of vacant ground floor listed building unit for cafe/deli use, including internal partitions, counters, WCs, kitchen/prep areas, fixed joinery and associated services.

  Granted

• 51 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 1RU

  26/AP/1830 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Display of two proposed signs associated with the proposed café/deli use: one fascia sign above the principal entrance and one projecting hanging sign mounted perpendicular to the building facade

  Awaiting decision

• 26/AP/0663 Granted

  Burgess Business Park Parkhouse Street London Southwark SE5 7TJ

  Construction of new employment floorspace to provide Class E(g)(iii) and Class B8 floorspace, together with associated external works including the installation of a security cabin and replacement boundary fencing.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2031 Granted

  Flat B11, Lloyds Wharf Mill Street London SE1 2BD

  Replacement of existing rooflights and installation of external shutters.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2012 Granted

  3 Grange Yard London Southwark SE1 3AE

  Alterations to an existing metal structure located within the courtyard including re-cladding, installation of two openings with roller shutters and three access doors, and installation of six roof lights.

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1894 Granted

  10 - 18 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SZ

  Replacement windows and doors to Union Street (South elevation).

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1772 Granted

  The Admiral Hyson Estate Galleywall Road London Southwark SE16 3PA

  Removal of existing electrical equipment and erection of substation.

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications