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887 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1NL

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/2813 Change of Use

Works: Extension Loft or dormer

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Proposal

Change of use from use class E to a mixed-use comprising class E(b) (café) and class C1 (short-stay accommodation), together with a first-floor rear extension and the addition of a mansard roof with crown element

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/2813

Application record

Reference
25/AP/2813
Type
Change of Use
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
30 Sep 2025
Validated
16 Oct 2025
Ward
Old Kent Road
Parish
Bermondsey And Rotherhithe
Postcode
SE15 1NL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Sep 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 16 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 December 2025, 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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Agent on file, an architecture practice

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Documents

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29 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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