Flat Above 257 -259 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5LU

1. 18 Jul 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 25 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• 40 Marcia Road London Southwark SE1 5XF

  24/AP/0335 Submitted 8 Feb 2024 10m away

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a rear roof dormer extension with the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 28 docs

• 34 Marcia Road London Southwark SE1 5XF

  25/AP/3463 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 19m away

  Construction of dormer extensions to the rear roof slope and outrigger roof, raising the party wall and the installation of 2No. of rooflights to the front roof slope

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Domestic

• 249-251 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5LU

  23/AP/2979 Submitted 24 Oct 2023 27m away

  Construction of a mansard roof extension with Juliet balconies across both properties (nos. 249 and 251) to create 1no. two bedroom self-contained flat (Class C3).

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 29 docs

• Petrol Filling Station 233 - 247 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5LU

  22/AP/1348 Submitted 13 Apr 2022 50m away

  Details of Condition 5 (Archaeology Tank Removal) pursuant to 20/AP/2792 [Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to 18/AP/0928 [Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a new part 3, 4 and 5 storey building to provide three retail units (flexible A1/A2 use) at part ground floor and 24 residential units (C3 use) at part ground floor and on the upper floors, including the provision of secure cycle parking facilities, bin stores and communal amenity space (revised application). (11 x 2 bed private units 6 x 1 bed, 2 x 7 bed affordable units)] changes include: - Creation of Sprinkler Plant room (10sqm) through reduction of commercial floor space at ground floor level from 70.6sqm to 59.1sqm - Installation of x 1 door to rear elevation providing access to bike storage at ground floor - Installation of x 2 doors to front elevation of electrical room at ground floor - Removal of third floor private roof terrace of Flat 18 - Installation of third floor recessed enclosed glazed balcony to Flat 18 and Flat 19 along front elevations - Increase in height of lift overrun at roof level by 0.5m - Replacement of PV panels at roof level with mastic asphalt roofing and; - Associated works including internal reconfigurations of 23 Flats (increased GIA in 19 units, reduced GIA in 4 units)].

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition +1 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Petrol Filling Station 233 - 247 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5LU

  22/AP/1349 Submitted 13 Apr 2022 50m away

  Details of Condition 25 (Archaeological Foundation Design) pursuant to 20/AP/2792 [Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to 18/AP/0928 [Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a new part 3, 4 and 5 storey building to provide three retail units (flexible A1/A2 use) at part ground floor and 24 residential units (C3 use) at part ground floor and on the upper floors, including the provision of secure cycle parking facilities, bin stores and communal amenity space (revised application). (11 x 2 bed private units 6 x 1 bed, 2 x 7 bed affordable units)] changes include: - Creation of Sprinkler Plant room (10sqm) through reduction of commercial floor space at ground floor level from 70.6sqm to 59.1sqm - Installation of x 1 door to rear elevation providing access to bike storage at ground floor - Installation of x 2 doors to front elevation of electrical room at ground floor - Removal of third floor private roof terrace of Flat 18 - Installation of third floor recessed enclosed glazed balcony to Flat 18 and Flat 19 along front elevations - Increase in height of lift overrun at roof level by 0.5m - Replacement of PV panels at roof level with mastic asphalt roofing and; - Associated works including internal reconfigurations of 23 Flats (increased GIA in 19 units, reduced GIA in 4 units)].

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition +1 7 docs
  Major scheme

• Petrol Filling Station 233 - 247 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5LU

  22/AP/4095 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 50m away

  Partial-discharge of Condition 8 (BREEAM Compliance) pursuant to 20/AP/2792 [Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to 18/AP/0928 [Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a new part 3, 4 and 5 storey building to provide three retail units (flexible A1/A2 use) at part ground floor and 24 residential units (C3 use) at part ground floor and on the upper floors, including the provision of secure cycle parking facilities, bin stores and communal amenity space (revised application). (11 x 2 bed private units & 6 x 1 bed, 2 x 7 bed affordable units)] changes include: - Creation of Sprinkler Plant room (10sqm) through reduction of commercial floor space at ground floor level from 70.6sqm to 59.1sqm - Installation of x 1 door to rear elevation providing access to bike storage at ground floor - Installation of x 2 doors to front elevation of electrical room at ground floor - Removal of third floor private roof terrace of Flat 18 - Installation of third floor recessed enclosed glazed balcony to Flat 18 and Flat 19 along front elevations - Increase in height of lift overrun at roof level by 0.5m - Replacement of PV panels at roof level with mastic asphalt roofing and; - Associated works including internal reconfigurations of 23 Flats (increased GIA in 19 units, reduced GIA in 4 units)].

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition +1 5 docs
  Major scheme

• 26/AP/1021 Refused

  Davotti Apartments 351 Rotherhithe Street London Southwark SE16 5LJ

  Construction of two additional storeys to provide 4 self-contained flats

  10 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1371 Granted

  135 Merrow Street London Southwark SE17 2NX

  Providing level access from the street; refurbishment of interior spaces; replacement of the existing rear/side lean-to structure with a new infill arrangement, incorporating a new wall to the Villa Street elevation and the rear courtyard; retention and repair of existing facades including the repainted hand-painted signage; and new electrical supply and mechanical ventilation provision.

  12 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1445 Granted

  42A Harper Road London Southwark SE1 6AD

  Retrospective application for the installation of external security shutters and a postbox

  20 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/1322 Granted

  St Francis R C Primary School Friary Road London Southwark SE15 1RQ

  Installation of 7no. new external air conditioning units.

  7 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0780 Granted

  10 Marshalsea Road London Southwark SE1 1HL

  Amalgamation of ground and basement Class (E) with existing first, second and third floor dwelling (C3) to create enlarged dwelling and associated bike and bin stores

  18 Mar 2026 Full applications