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

   Decision expected by 22 March 2023, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 40 Marcia Road London Southwark SE1 5XF

  24/AP/0335 Submitted 8 Feb 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

  20/AP/2792 Submitted 28 Sep 2020 50 yards away

  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 Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1 20 docs
  Major scheme

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

  22/AP/1348 Submitted 13 Apr 2022 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 26/AP/2734 Awaiting decision

  Flat D 116 Barry Road London Southwark SE22 0HP

  Construction of a rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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/0565 Withdrawn

  Church Of St Thomas More 380 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8ND

  Landscaping works to provide accessible access from the church carpark to the John Paul Community Hall and Parish Office.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2659 Awaiting decision

  23B Adys Road London Southwark SE15 4DX

  Rear dormer with 2no. rooflights on front slope plus a roof terrace over part of rear addition roof

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2660 Awaiting decision

  Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

  Installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications