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The Well Community Church Wells Way London Southwark SE5 7SY

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/3373 Change of Use

Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Proposal

Refurbishment of the existing Chapel, including the formation of new window openings to the north-east and south-west elevations, installation of new windows, construction of a pitched roof above the existing porch, and external redecoration of the fa?ade and elevations. The proposal also includes a change of use of the Chapel from Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions) to Class F2 (local community use), and a change of use of the office space above the main hall from Class F1 to Class E(g) (commercial, business and service use).

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3373

Application record

Reference
25/AP/3373
Type
Change of Use
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
18 Nov 2025
Validated
16 Dec 2025
Ward
St Giles
Postcode
SE5 7SY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Nov 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 16 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 10 February 2026, 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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23 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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