Swedish Seamans Church 120 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UB

This site has had 2 applications since 2023.

• 23/AP/2101 Awaiting decision

  Swedish Seamans Church 120 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UB

  Listed building consent for proposed internal layout changes to the front building (an existing HMO use) to include a new living room and kitchen and an additional toilet at Ground floor; enlarging an existing kitchen on the second floor; converting one bedroom to a kitchen on the third floor. This front building is not listed. Proposed change of use of the rear building from a C3 flat to a Sui Generis HMO (6-9 residents), with internal layout changes to include an enlarged kitchen at Ground floor and an enlarged bedroom at first floor. Proposed change of use of a listed building from a former D1 use(Community space former church) to F2 Local community use Multi-purpose hall. There is no proposed external changes to the above buildings.

  Submitted 26 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 26 Jul 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 24 Nov 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 January 2024, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• The Lodge 120B Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UB

  22/AP/0163 Submitted 21 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  Construction of a mansard roof extension to form a three-bedroom flat

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 31 docs

• 120A Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UB

  26/AP/1999 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for use of the property as: a full day-care nursery (Class E(f)), a coworking space (Class E(g)(i)), and a cafe (Class E(b)), all operated by The Working Mums Club. Hours of operation: The nursery will operate Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm. The coworking space and cafe will operate Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm and Saturday to Sunday, 8am to 7pm.

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• Swedish Seamans Church 120 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2UB

  23/AP/2101 Submitted 26 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

  Listed building consent for proposed internal layout changes to the front building (an existing HMO use) to include a new living room and kitchen and an additional toilet at Ground floor; enlarging an existing kitchen on the second floor; converting one bedroom to a kitchen on the third floor. This front building is not listed. Proposed change of use of the rear building from a C3 flat to a Sui Generis HMO (6-9 residents), with internal layout changes to include an enlarged kitchen at Ground floor and an enlarged bedroom at first floor. Proposed change of use of a listed building from a former D1 use(Community space former church) to F2 Local community use Multi-purpose hall. There is no proposed external changes to the above buildings.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 32 docs

• The China Hall 141 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2NQ

  21/AP/3500 Submitted 5 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) as required by planning permission 19/AP/5594 dated 19/5/2021 for: (construction of a single storey side extension at first floor level together with introduction of a new mansard floor in order to accommodate 3 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 1-bedroom flat on the upper floors; construction of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to accommodate additional pub floor space and a single storey extension to the side for cycle and refuse storage purposes).

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• The China Hall 141 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2NQ

  21/AP/3609 Submitted 15 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 5 External Materals as required by planning permission 19AP5594 dated 19.5.2021 for construction of a single storey side extension at first floor level together with introduction of a new mansard floor in order to accommodate 3 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 1-bedroom flat on the upper floors; construction of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to accommodate additional pub floor space and a single storey extension to the side for cycle and refuse storage purposes.

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• The China Hall 141 Lower Road London Southwark SE16 2NQ

  21/AP/3607 Submitted 15 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 4 (Air Quality Assessment) as required by planning permission 19/AP/5594 dated 19/5/2021 for - 'construction of a single storey side extension at first floor level together with introduction of a new mansard floor in order to accommodate 3 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 1-bedroom flat on the upper floors; construction of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level to accommodate additional pub floor space and a single storey extension to the side for cycle and refuse storage purposes.'

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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