2 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 4AZ

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 2 refused.

• 26/AP/0730 Refused

  2 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 4AZ

  Extension of existing part one/part two storey dwelling to create an additional storey above the one storey part of the existing building, with a pitched roof above

  Decided 28 Jul 2026 Householder
• 21/AP/4654 Refused

  2 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 4AZ

  Discharge of a Planning Obligation dated 3/9/96, attached to planning application 95/AP/0175 (Original ref 95/175b) that requires the development to be used as ancillary to 2 Darwin Street now known as 2 Old Kent Road, so as to acknowledge this property as a separate residential dwelling, and to reinstate Permitted Development rights.

  Decided 27 Apr 2022 Amendments

1. 7 Oct 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 December 2025, 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.

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided tree works applications in a median of 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 4AZ

  21/AP/4654 Submitted 20 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of a Planning Obligation dated 3/9/96, attached to planning application 95/AP/0175 (Original ref 95/175b) that requires the development to be used as ancillary to 2 Darwin Street now known as 2 Old Kent Road, so as to acknowledge this property as a separate residential dwelling, and to reinstate Permitted Development rights.

  Refused Amendments 11 docs
  Domestic

• Former Public Lavatories R/O 2 Darwin Street London SE17

  22/AP/2448 Submitted 8 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of Clause 2 and Clause 6 of Section 106 agreement attached to planning permission dated 12.03.1999 [LBS Ref . 95/AP/0175] for 'Use and extension of former public lavatories for domestic purposes ancillary to the single dwellinghouse at 2 Darwin Street together with the erection of new boundary wall'. The proposed amendment consists of the following: Clause 2 and 6 no longer have any use or purpose. The variation would allow Section 106 Agreement to be removed formally and that the entire document to be negated by a Deed of Release.

  Decided Conditions Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 4AZ

  26/AP/0730 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Extension of existing part one/part two storey dwelling to create an additional storey above the one storey part of the existing building, with a pitched roof above

  Refused Householder Extension 33 docs
  Domestic

• 29 Searles Road London Southwark SE1 4YX

  25/AP/2995 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Rebuilding of a damaged garden boundary wall and the insertion of a new external door within the rebuilt wall at the above property.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 3 2 Darwin Street London Southwark SE17 1HB

  23/AP/2582 Submitted 13 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of a rear balcony to first floor flat.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 55C Darwin Street London Southwark SE17 1HA

  26/AP/2279 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Alterations to the second floor rear elevation including the replacement of a pitched roof with a flat roof to facilitate the construction of a rear dormer extension and roof terrace.

  Decided Extension Loft or dormer 26 docs

• 26/AP/2635 Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT

  T7473 - Common Holly -Young twin-stemmed holly, (likely self set) with very sparse canopy and poor vitality, symptomatic with the suppression from the adjacent mature trees. Proposed fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (ECO-PLUG). Replacement tree in line with TDE's tree replacement policy.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2625 Awaiting decision

  Alleyns School Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SU

  Works to a tree with a TPO: 1. Sorbus aucuparia T164 - Condemed by tree officer. Slow death, bacterial canker, vigarous shooting from the base. Remove tree and replace with Sciadopitys verticillata. 2. Aesculus hippocastanum T161 - Veteranisation over two years. First cuts to 8m reduction. Mower damage and Ganoderma present. 3m radial mulch and rope off to reduce risk of failing and prolong life of tree. 3. Aesculus hippocastanum T157 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 3m monolith for biodiversity, replant with with Celtis australis. 4. Aesculus hippocastanum T156 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 4m monolith for biodiversity, replant with Liquidambar styraciflua. 5. Aesculus hippocastanum T154 - Lift to 5m above storage bays to reduce potential for damage. Tree officer stated that A. hippocastanum is becoming less and less suitable for our climate, with considerations to site and use. All efforts made to rope off mature trees and mulch root plate to prolong their life.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2602 Awaiting decision

  24A Talfourd Road London Southwark SE15 5NY

  Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Common ash - fell. 18m in height. Fell tree to ground level. A mature common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) standing in the rear garden, closely surrounded by residential property on several sides.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2584 Awaiting decision

  Naismith House 175 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2AH

  To carry out works to trees with a TPO within the grounds of St Johns Churchyard, Southwark, London, SE1 2AH.

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/AP/2033 Granted

  South London Scout Centre Grange Lane London Southwark SE21 7LH

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area. Agreed amendment email dated Fri 31/07/2026 11:57 T1 Lombardy Poplar. Fell to Ground Level. T2 Lombardy Poplar. Large Trunk wound. Fell to Ground Level. T3 Lombardy Poplar. Fire Damaged. Fell to Ground Level. Review fire protocols. i.e.; no fires within 5m of any tree and 2m away from any canopy. T4 Hybrid Poplar. Reduce to 1m Above Ground Level (AGL). T5 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T6 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T7 Carolina Poplar. Fell to Ground Level T8 Carolina Poplar Further testing required. PICUS. Wound occlusion and physiology appear GOOD. T9 Carolina Poplar. Good rib formation. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith for biodiversity. T10 Crack Willow. Reduce to previous reduction points, retaining knuckles. T11 Carolina Poplar. Remove specified branch. Move Mobile Home to designated parking area or install no-dig 3D geocellular ground protection within RPA. Remove rope from stem or install cambium saver. T12 European Ash. scar indicates failure of a bifurcated stemmed tree. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith. T13. Wild Cherry. Fell to Ground Level. Dead Tree T14 Lombardy Poplar. Crown Dieback. Reduce to 6m AGL. Crown Dieback T15 Lombardy Poplar. Dead Tree, Fell to Ground Level.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees