24 Kings Bench Street London Southwark SE1 0QX

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 22/AP/2561 Refused

  24 Kings Bench Street London Southwark SE1 0QX

  Change of use from office (E) to a three bedroom single dwelling (C3).

  Decided 4 Apr 2023 Full applications

1. 7 Feb 2024

   Received by Southwark

2. 7 Mar 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Apr 2024

   Decision issued: Change of Use - REFUSED

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 24 Kings Bench Street London Southwark SE1 0QX

  22/AP/2561 Submitted 18 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use from office (E) to a three bedroom single dwelling (C3).

  Refused Full applications 19 docs
  Domestic

• 33 Rushworth Street London Southwark SE1 0RB

  21/AP/3370 Submitted 23 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 (the risks associated with contamination of the site), as required by planning permission 17/AP/4289 dated 30/07/2021 for: (Part demolition of existing commercial buildings (Class B1 Business Use) and construction, behind retained facades, of a part 3, part 4 and part 5 storey building (plus plant enclosure) comprising 3,288sqm (GIA) of Class B1 Office/Business floorspace and 953sqm (GIA) of Class B1/D1 floorspace. Associated hard landscaping and public realm.)

  Granted Conditions Demolition 17 docs

• 33-38 Rushworth Street London SE1 0RB And 1-7 King Bench Street SE1

  21/AP/3412 Submitted 23 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 6 part a (a site investigation and risk assessments), b (a detailed remediation strategy) and c (a verification report) as required by planning permission ref 17/AP/4289 granted for - (Part demolition of existing commercial buildings (Class B1 Business Use) and construction, behind retained facades, of a part 3, part 4 and part 5 storey building (plus plant enclosure) comprising 3,288sqm (GIA) of Class B1 Office/Business floorspace and 953sqm (GIA) of Class B1/D1 floorspace. Associated hard landscaping and public realm)

  Granted Conditions Demolition 19 docs

• 33 Rushworth Street London Southwark SE1 0RB

  21/AP/3371 Submitted 23 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 5 (Basement Impact Assessment), as required by planning permission 17/AP/4289 (Part demolition of existing commercial buildings (Class B1 Business Use) and construction, behind retained facades, of a part 3, part 4 and part 5 storey building (plus plant enclosure) comprising 3,288sqm (GIA) of Class B1 Office/Business floorspace and 953sqm (GIA) of Class B1/D1 floorspace. Associated hard landscaping and public realm.)

  Granted Conditions Demolition 36 docs

• 33-38 Rushworth Street London Southwark SE1 0RB

  21/AP/3918 Submitted 11 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Non-material amendments required by plannning permission (17/AP/4289) Part demolition of existing commercial buildings (Class B1 Business Use) and construction, behind retained facades, of a part 3, part 4 and part 5 storey building (plus plant enclosure) comprising 3,288sqm (GIA) of Class B1 Office/Business floorspace and 953sqm (GIA) of Class B1/D1 floorspace. Associated hard landscaping and public realm.The changes are to reduce the quantum of cycle parking; make minor changes to the elevations; and minor changes to the internal layouts; and minor changes to the roof including repositioning of the lift overrun and plant screens.

  Decided Conditions Demolition 8 docs

• 33-38 Rushworth Street And 1-7 King Bench Street London Southwark SE1 0RB

  25/AP/3610 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of condition 5 (Windows and Doors) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/3567 dated 26/04/2024 for 'Upward extension on part of roof to create roof terrace structure, stair/lift overrun and enclosed plant area. Installation of solar panels on the roof at 33-38 Rushworth Street and 1-7 King's Bench Street, and external alterations'.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 13 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