Planning application
The Well Community Church Wells Way London Southwark SE5 7SY
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
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18 Nov 2025
Received by Southwark
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16 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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Agent on file, an architecture practice
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