53 Harper Road London Southwark SE1 6AP

1. 10 Nov 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 19 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 January 2026, 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 householder applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 16-17 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HU

  21/AP/2994 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the vacant basement accommodation to create a one bedroom self contained residential unit, installation of external stairs to the front lightwell and introduction of a gate in the railings.

  Withdrawn Full applications 36 docs

• 16-17 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HU

  21/AP/2995 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the vacant basement accommodation, including repair and replacement of fabric, damp proofing, installation of sound and fire protection, new mechanical and electrical services, installation of external stairs to the front lightwell, creation of a gate in the existing railings, to facilitate the conversion into a one bedroom self contained residential unit.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 34 docs

• Gloucester Court Swan Street London Southwark

  21/AP/3451 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1 (Lilac) - Crown reduce and reshape by 20%T2 (Cherry) - Formative prune, remove dead woodT7 (Apple) - Formative prune, remove dead woodT9 (Apple) - Formative prune, remove dead woodT12 (Crab Apple 'John Downie') - Crown reduce and reshape by 30%T13 (Cherry) - Crown reduce and reshape by 30%

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 23 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  21/AP/3452 Submitted 30 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  (T1) Willow - crown lift and lateral reduction to retain overall height and form.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 11 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HU

  26/AP/1969 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for Renovation works and internal alterations to an upper ground Grade II Listed flat.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Basements 23-24, 25-26 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  21/AP/2990 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Conversion of the basement areas of No. 23-24 and 25-26 from vacant unit (Nos. 23-24) and storage workshop (Nos. 25-26) to 2 No. one bedroom units. Replacement of windows and doors to the undercrofts.

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 58 docs

• 26/AP/2158 Granted

  7 Alma Grove London Southwark SE1 5PY

  Erection of a rear ground floor side extension with a framed glass roof and bi-folding rear doors. Replacement of windows and door. Alterations to external facade.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/AP/2601 Awaiting decision

  49 Henshaw Street London Southwark SE17 1PE

  Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension and erection of roof terrace on main roof with balustrades and glazed access hatch.

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/AP/2545 Awaiting decision

  76 Shenley Road London Southwark SE5 8NQ

  Construction of a single storey side and rear extension to the rear; construction of a rear dormer roof extension over the main roofslope and the installation of 3x rooflights to the front roofslope.

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/AP/2533 Awaiting decision

  28 Tyrrell Road London Southwark SE22 9NE

  Construction of rear extension.

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/AP/2517 Awaiting decision

  65 Calton Avenue London Southwark SE21 7DF

  Construction of a ground-floor side-rear extension with terrace reinstated above; alterations to the rear outrigger, including raising the eaves and ridge, removal of the chimney stack, replacement windows, and installation of two rooflights; enlargement of the existing rear dormer; erection of bin and bike stores in the front garden, together with new landscaping and a front boundary wall; installation of an EV charger to front elevation and removal of existing front porch door; removal of existing garden buildings and erection of a shed, sauna and pergola in the rear garden, together with new landscaping and decking.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Householder