The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/AP/2483 Awaiting decision

  The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  Listed building consent for the additions to existing base station installation

  Submitted 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/AP/2482 Awaiting decision

  The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  Alterations to the existing telecommunications base station including the installation of an equipment cabinet at ground level, the installation of 3x antennas on existing support structures, the removal of an existing equipment cabinet and antennas, and associated minor works.

  Submitted 19 Aug 2026
• 22/AP/1652 Decided

  The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  Environment Impact Assessment Scoping Report (Gas Holder site) for the development of two buildings to provide 750 residential dwellings (Class C3)and commercial (Class E) floorspace at ground floor and for the deconstruction and remediation of Gas Holder no.13 to provide publicly accessible open space and play space/lido, new pedestrian and vehicle routes and other associated works of de-contamination.

  Decided 5 Aug 2022 Outline

1. 8 Sep 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 9 Sep 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Minor - GRANTED

4. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 7 November 2023, 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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• Gas Holder Number 13 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  22/AP/0937 Submitted 19 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of 5G electronic communications equipment and associated ancillary developments to gas holder installations

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• Gas Holder Number 13 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  22/AP/2100 Submitted 14 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of 5G electronic communications equipment and associated ancillary developments to gas holder installations

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 711 - 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  26/AP/0292 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Formal request for EIA Screening Opinion redevelopment of the Site, to provide up to three buildings comprising up to 250 residential units, commercial and community floorspace and a potential health centre. The Proposed Development will also provide cycle parking spaces, disabled user car parking ,and refuse and recycling storage spaces. The Site covers approximately 0.36 hectares (ha)

  Decided Outline 5 docs

• 711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  26/AP/2277 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Demolition of all existing buildings (excluding the retained facade of 731 - 733); and redevelopment for residential units (Use Class C3), flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E), and a health centre (Use Class E(e)), together with landscaping, play space, disabled car parking, and associated works. For information: The buildings will be part 5, part 13 and part 32 stories. 245 residential units (Use Class C3) with 53% affordable housing. 191 sqm flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E). 2,797 sqm health centre (Use Class E(e)).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 152 docs
  Major scheme

• 711-713 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  22/AP/1504 Submitted 27 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use class from Sui Generis (Car Service and Car Rental), to Sui Generis (MOT, Car Repair, Tyre Repair and Car Wash) including the erection of two canopies for the car wash.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  26/AP/2483 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Listed building consent for the additions to existing base station installation

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 30 docs

• 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