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671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

Granted Southwark 22/AP/2324 Approval of Details

Works: Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Details of condition 38 (Post-excavation works) required by planning permission 20/AP/2701 Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.

As published by the council, reference 22/AP/2324

Application record

Reference
22/AP/2324
Type
Approval of Details
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: AOD - Granted
Received
29 Jun 2022
Validated
30 Jun 2022
Decided
18 Aug 2022
Ward
Old Kent Road
Parish
Bermondsey And Rotherhithe
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE15 1JS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 31 applications since 2022: 21 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/1739 Awaiting decision

    671 - 679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Variation of s106 agreement of planning permission ref no 20/AP/2701 dated27/01/2022 Clause 1.1 and Schedule 7 for Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.

    Submitted 16 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/AP/3525 Awaiting decision

    671 - 679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Details of Condition 4a (Verification Report) as required by planning permission 20/AP/2701 dated 27/01/2022 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Submitted 3 Dec 2025 Conditions
  • 25/AP/3250 Awaiting decision

    671 - 679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    T1 & T2 London Plane: Lateral crown reduction by up to 2 metres back to suitable growth points, retaining height. Prune back from the building to provide a 2-3 metre clearance. Ensure compliance with highway clearance regulations (minimum 3m over footpath and 5m over carriageway). Maintain a balanced and natural crown form throughout.

    Submitted 7 Nov 2025 Trees
  • 24/AP/2367 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 5, Clause 3.1 'Retail Marketing Strategy' of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission 20/AP/2701, which gave consent for: "Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure".

    Submitted 14 Aug 2024
  • 22/AP/2693 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of planning obligation for the Car Club Obligation (Schedule 4, Part 3, Clause 3.1) pursuant to Planning permission 20/AP/2701 for 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plusbasement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.'.

    Decided 19 Aug 2022 Conditions
  • 22/AP/2092 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 6, Clause 1.1 'Delivery and Service Monitoring Plan' of the s106 agreement relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/2701 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Decided 22 Aug 2022 Conditions
  • 22/AP/2088 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 2, Clause 4.1 'Student Accommodation Management Plan' of the s106 agreement relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/2701 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Decided 8 Jul 2022 Conditions
  • 22/AP/2093 Awaiting decision

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 4 Part 2 Clause 1.1 (Highway Works Specification) of the s106 agreement relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/2701: Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Submitted 14 Jun 2022 Conditions
  • 22/AP/2091 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 7, Clause 3.2 'Energy Strategy' of the s106 agreement relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/2701 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Decided 20 Sep 2022 Conditions
  • 22/AP/2077 Decided

    671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    Discharge of Schedule 8, Clause 1 'Demolition and Environmental Management Plan and Construction Environmental Management Plan' of the s106 agreement relating to planning permission ref. 20/AP/2701 'Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure'.

    Decided 16 Sep 2022 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jun 2022

    Received by Southwark

  2. 30 Jun 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 Aug 2022

    Decision issued: AOD - Granted

  4. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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ROK Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 18 August 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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This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    22/AP/1676 Submitted 13 May 2022 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 21- Fire evacuation lift as required by planning permission 20/AP/2701 dated 27/01/2022 for demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.

    Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs
  • 671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    22/AP/0933 Submitted 9 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    AMENDED SPECIFICATION: T1: Mature London Plane: Lateral reduction of up to 3m & 1m clearance from street lamp. No reduction in height. Lift secondary branching to 5m, Deadwood.T2: Mature London Plane: Lateral reduction of up to 3m . No reduction in height. Lift secondary branching to 5m, Deadwood.T3: Norway Maple: Lift secondary branching to 5m, Deadwood.T4: 3rd party Young London Plane: Crown Lift 2.5m and reduce laterally by 2m over siteT5: 3rd party Young London Plane: Crown Lift 2.5m and reduce laterally by 2m over site

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    22/AP/1628 Submitted 9 May 2022 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 31 -Piling Method Statement as required by planning permission 20/AP/2701 dated 27/01/2022 for demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.

    Granted Conditions Demolition 8 docs
  • 28 Ruby Street London Southwark SE15 1LL

    26/AP/1474 Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

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  • 671 - 679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    26/AP/1739 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

    Variation of s106 agreement of planning permission ref no 20/AP/2701 dated27/01/2022 Clause 1.1 and Schedule 7 for Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure.

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  • 671-679 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JS

    22/AP/1366 Submitted 14 Apr 2022 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 9 'Circular Economy Statement' as required by planning permission 20/AP/2701, for:"Demolition of all existing structures and erection of a part 10, part 12 storey plus basement mixed-use development comprising 257sqm flexible Class E floorspace (Commercial, business and service), and 267 purpose-built student accommodation rooms with associated amenity space and public realm works, car and cycle parking, and ancillary infrastructure".

    Granted Conditions Demolition 7 docs

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    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 14/AP/3844 dated 05.08.2015 (and variation of associated legal agreement) for the '...demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a number of buildings ranging between 2 to 20 storeys in height (12.45m - 68.85m AOD) with capacity for up to 2,745 residential units (Class C3), up to 2,500sqm of employment use (Class B1); up to 500sqm of retail space (Class A1); 3,100 to 4,750sqm of community use; medical centre and early years facility (Class D1); in addition to up to 3,000sqm flexible retail use (Class A1/A3/A4) or workspace use (Class B1); new landscaping; parks, public realm; energy centre; gas pressure reduction station; up to 1,098 car parking spaces; cycle parking; landscaping and associated works.' Amendments sought: -Trigger points of Conditions 5 (Surface water stratgy), 7 (Drainage details), 10 (Site contamination), 12 (Advanced infrastructure and enabling works) amended to exclude demolition works. -Variation of associated S106 (Clause 7.1) to alter demolition sequencing (early demolition of 1-240 Wendover sought)

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    Deed of variation to amend Schedule 3, paragraph 16 (Car Club Scheme) in relation to Plot 18 / Development Phase 2A of the section 106 agreement attached to planning permission ref. 14/AP/3844 date 05.08.2015 for 'Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a number of buildings ranging between 2 to 20 storeys in height (9.45m - 72.2m AOD), providing 830 residential dwellings (Class C3); flexible community use, early years facility (Class D1) or gym (Class D2); public and private open space; formation of new accesses and alterations to existing accesses; energy centre; gas pressure reduction station; associated car and cycle parking and associated works.'

    Received 4 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/2250 Granted

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