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57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

Granted Southwark 26/AP/0234

Works: Extension Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Details of condition 3 (CEMP) of 24/AP/3719 Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0234

Application record

Reference
26/AP/0234
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: AOD - Granted
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Decided
9 Sep 2026
Ward
Borough & Bankside
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Postcode
SE1 1SG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 18 applications since 2025: 6 approved, 3 refused.

  • 26/AP/3277 Awaiting decision

    57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Details of Condition 6 (Residential - internal noise levels) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.'

    Submitted 5 Nov 2026
  • 26/AP/2914 Awaiting decision

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Details of condition 12 (Detailed Drawings) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 (Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026
  • 26/AP/2558 Awaiting decision

    57 -61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Alterations to the Grade II listed building at 59-61 Union Street comprising adaptation of the existing roof space to provide additional office accommodation; formation of a stair from second-floor level ,erection of a rear dormer; localised alterations to the roof structure; installation of glazed screens, partitions and balustrading; introduction of glazing to the existing roof hatch and associated works.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/AP/2559 Awaiting decision

    57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Listed building consent for alterations to the Grade II listed building at 59-61 Union Street comprising adaptation of the existing roof space to provide additional office accommodation; formation of a stair from second-floor level; erection of a rear dormer; localised alterations to the roof structure; installation of glazed screens, partitions and balustrading; introduction of glazing to the existing roof hatch; and associated works.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/AP/1977 Granted

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Details of Condition 15 'Bat Boxes' pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.'

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026
  • 26/AP/1876 Granted

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Details of Condition 14 (Screening Panels) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping'.

    Decided 18 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/1802 Awaiting decision

    57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Partial discharge of conditions 12 (d) (Parapet details) requiried by planning permission ref no. 24/AP/3719 for Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.

    Submitted 22 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/1733 Granted

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Details of Condition 13 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) as required by planning permission ref. 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping'.

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/0733 Decided

    57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Non material amendment to planning permission ref no. 24/AP/3719 NMA sought: The amendment sought relates to the removal of the previously approved lift shaft from the building core.

    Decided 7 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 26/AP/0708 Withdrawn

    57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    Alterations and extension to the existing mixed-use building including the formation of a mansard roof at No's. 59 -61, external alterations to the front and rear elevations and internal reconfiguration, including change of use of the ground floor at No. 57 from commercial to residential.

    Decided 16 Jun 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Jan 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 28 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: AOD - Granted

  5. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Granted

    Previously Under consideration/assessment.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 9 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Southwark's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

Nearby applications

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  • 57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    26/AP/2914 Submitted 1 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

    Details of condition 12 (Detailed Drawings) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 (Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.)

    Awaiting decision Extension Demolition
  • 57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    26/AP/1977 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Details of Condition 15 'Bat Boxes' pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.'

    Granted Extension Demolition 5 docs
  • 57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    26/AP/3277 Submitted 5 Nov 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

    Details of Condition 6 (Residential - internal noise levels) pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/3719 'Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.'

    Awaiting decision Extension Demolition
  • 57-61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    26/AP/1802 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

    Partial discharge of conditions 12 (d) (Parapet details) requiried by planning permission ref no. 24/AP/3719 for Partial demolition of existing dilapidated structures within the curtilage of a listed building, installation of entrance gate between 57-59 Union Street, and associated facade repair work to the front and rear elevations of no. 59-61 Union Street. Erection of two four storey buildings, and an upwards extension to no. 57 Union Street to provide nine residential units, amenity space, refuse and bike stores, external plant, and external landscaping.

    Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Demolition 7 docs
  • Highway Land Rear Of 1 Flat Iron Square London Southwark SE1 0AB

    22/AP/3660 Submitted 21 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Installation of an internally illuminated freestanding double-sided digital advertisement unit.

    Withdrawn Advertising 13 docs
  • 57 - 61 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1SG

    26/AP/0709 Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Listed building consent for alterations and extension to the existing mixed-use building including the formation of a mansard roof at Nos. 59 and 61, external alterations to the front and rear elevations and internal reconfiguration, including change of use of the ground floor at No. 57 from commercial to residential.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer 22 docs