Basement And Ground Floor 31 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SD

1. 3 Mar 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 13 Jun 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Jul 2022

   Decision issued: Advertisement Consent-GRANTED

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Marlborough Sports Garden 11 - 25 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SD

  26/AP/2871 Submitted 29 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Details of Condition 5 Construction Method Statement as required by full planning application 22/AP/2071 dated 25/08/2023 for Redevelopment of site for the construction of two storey Cafe (Use Class E.b) with ancillary facilities, erection of roof apparatus (PV panels and plant), renewal of existing game areas, provision of cycle parking and associated landscaping for outdoor games, viewing terraces and planting and associated highway works with pedestrian ramp access. This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policy P57 (Open Space) of the Southwark Plan (2022) 'The Statement shall provide for: the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; loading and unloading of plant and materials; storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; wheel washing facilities; measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; a scheme for recycling / disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works' 'To ensure that occupiers of neighbouring premises do not suffer a loss of amenity by reason of pollution and nuisance, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021); and Policy P56 (Protection of amenity) of the Southwark Plan (2022).'

  Awaiting decision Demolition

• Marlborough Sports Garden 11 - 25 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SD

  25/AP/3462 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Operational Management Plan) pursuant to 22/AP/2071 [Redevelopment of site for the construction of two storey Cafe (Use Class E.b) with ancillary facilities, erection of roof apparatus (PV panels and plant), renewal of existing game areas, provision of cycle parking and associated landscaping for outdoor games, viewing terraces and planting and associated highway works with pedestrian ramp access].

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Marlborough Playground 11 -25 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SD

  22/AP/2071 Submitted 13 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Redevelopment of site for the construction of two storey Cafe (Use Class E.b) with ancillary facilities, erection of roof apparatus (PV panels and plant), renewal of existing game areas, provision of cycle parking and associated landscaping for outdoor games, viewing terraces and planting and associated highway works with pedestrian ramp access.This application is a DEPARTURE APPLICATION: The proposed development is a departure from Policy P57 (Open Space) of the Southwark Plan (2022).

  Granted Full applications 49 docs

• 10 - 18 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SZ

  26/AP/1894 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• Flat 11 Wiltshire House 2 Maidstone Buildings Mews London Southwark SE1 1GH

  25/AP/2414 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for the replacement of decking and installation of a gate and the retention of an extended roof terrace, including one replacement and one additional roof light, access steps for maintenance purposes and replacement of the glass balustrade.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 20 docs

• Flat 11 Wiltshire House 2 Maidstone Buildings Mews London Southwark SE1 1GH

  25/AP/2413 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed replacement of decking and installation of a gate and retention of an extended roof terrace, including one replacement and one additional roof light, access steps for maintenance purposes and replacement of the glass balustrade.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 20 docs

• 26/AP/2605 Awaiting decision

  789-799 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1NZ

  Install six no. fascia signs on the elevations of the Big Yellow Self Storage facility at the above address (the Application Site) approved under Planning Application Ref 23/AP/2365, granted on 15/5/2026 for the following:

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/2608 Awaiting decision

  Cantium Retail Park 520 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5BA

  New signage to the new build burger king unit on the retail park.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 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