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Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

Awaiting decision Southwark 23/AP/1933 Approval of Details

Works: Demolition Small domestic

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Proposal

Details of condition 31 (wind mitigation measures) as required by planning permission dated 29.07.2021 ref. 21/AP/1104 for: "Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures."

As published by the council, reference 23/AP/1933

Application record

Reference
23/AP/1933
Type
Approval of Details
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
11 Jul 2023
Validated
12 Jul 2023
Ward
North Walworth
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Postcode
SE1 6TE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 25 applications since 2021: 15 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/AP/2457 Awaiting decision

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 2, Part 4, Paragraph 6.12 (Affordable Retail Unit Marketing Strategy) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 21/AP/1104 dated 06/07/2021.

    Submitted 19 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • 25/AP/2322 Decided

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 2, Part 6, Paragraph 9.1 'Bingo Operator' pursuant to planning permission ref: 21/AP/1104

    Decided 10 Dec 2025 Conditions
  • 25/AP/1340 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details of Condition 33- Bird Boxes - as required by full planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures'.

    Submitted 6 May 2025
  • 23/AP/2759 Decided

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures' comprising: - Amendments to plot E1 including internal alterations to layouts and staircases, amendments to cycle parking, amendments to first floor entrance doors and glazing above, and amendments at 11th floor level to enable signage to be incorporated; - Reduction of London Underground floorspace within the basement, relocation of residential cycle parking, provision of residential storage and plant space, and amendments to retail and leisure floorspace in the southern part of the basement; - Amendments to shopfront entrances to incorporate wind mitigation measures; - Amendments to reflect updated fire regulations including provision of sprinkler tanks, smoke ventilation risers, escape stair amendments, provision of retail fire lobby and removal of two external digital screens; - Amendments to vehicle access ramp from New Kent Road; - Amendments to floorspace quantums.

    Decided 17 Sep 2024 Conditions
  • 23/AP/2728 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details of condition 28 (a) (Acoustic assessment) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.'

    Decided 22 Dec 2023 Conditions
  • 23/AP/2713 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details of Condition 20 (Detailed Construction Drawings: Education Building) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.'

    Decided 21 Dec 2023 Conditions
  • 23/AP/2716 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Partial Discharge of Condition 19 (i) (Detailed construction drawings: East Site) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.'

    Decided 21 Dec 2023 Conditions
  • 23/AP/2715 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Details of Condition 25 (Green roof) pursuant to planning permission ref. 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.'

    Decided 21 Dec 2023 Conditions
  • 23/AP/2700 Granted

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Partial discharge of Condition 21 (i) (Sample panels: East Site) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/1104 dated 29/07/2021 for 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures.'

    Decided 21 Dec 2023 Conditions
  • 22/AP/3912 Decided

    Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre, 26, 28, 30 And 32 New Kent Road And Arches 6 And 7 Elephant Road And London College Of Communications Site, Elephant And Castle London SE1 6TE

    Discharge of planning obligation to notify of substantial commencement on the East Site as required by Part 5, paragraph 5.1.7 of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission 21/AP/1104 'Minor material amendments to planning permission 20/AP/3675 (for Phased, mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Elephant and Castle shopping centre and London College of Communication sites comprising the demolition of all existing buildings and structures and redevelopment to comprise buildings ranging in height from single storey to 35 storeys above multi-level and single basements, to provide a range of uses including residential (use class C3), retail (use Class A1-A4), office (Use Class B1), Education (use class D1), assembly and leisure (use class D2) and a new station entrance and station box for use as a London underground operational railway station, means of access, public realm and landscaping works, parking and cycle storage provision, plant and servicing areas, and a range of other associated and ancillary works and structures'.

    Decided 12 Jan 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jul 2023

    Received by Southwark

  2. 12 Jul 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

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