711 - 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/AP/2277 Awaiting decision

  711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  Demolition of all existing buildings (excluding the retained facade of 731 - 733); and redevelopment for residential units (Use Class C3), flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E), and a health centre (Use Class E(e)), together with landscaping, play space, disabled car parking, and associated works. For information: The buildings will be part 5, part 13 and part 32 stories. 245 residential units (Use Class C3) with 53% affordable housing. 191 sqm flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E). 2,797 sqm health centre (Use Class E(e)).

  Submitted 31 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 3 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Screening Opinion - EIA Regs

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  26/AP/2277 Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Demolition of all existing buildings (excluding the retained facade of 731 - 733); and redevelopment for residential units (Use Class C3), flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E), and a health centre (Use Class E(e)), together with landscaping, play space, disabled car parking, and associated works. For information: The buildings will be part 5, part 13 and part 32 stories. 245 residential units (Use Class C3) with 53% affordable housing. 191 sqm flexible commercial floor space (Use Class E). 2,797 sqm health centre (Use Class E(e)).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 152 docs
  Major scheme

• 711-713 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  22/AP/1504 Submitted 27 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use class from Sui Generis (Car Service and Car Rental), to Sui Generis (MOT, Car Repair, Tyre Repair and Car Wash) including the erection of two canopies for the car wash.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• 737 - 745 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  26/EES/0012 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Pre application enquiry for the demolition of the existing building and the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to deliver a residential-led, mixed use scheme within building up to 31 - storeys (meeting and written advice)

  Awaiting decision Demolition

• The Old Gas Works 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  22/AP/3217 Submitted 8 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Construction of a new below ground gas governor (gas pressure controllers) and associated servicing and parking area

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• Gas Holder Number 13 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  22/AP/0937 Submitted 19 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of 5G electronic communications equipment and associated ancillary developments to gas holder installations

  Refused Full applications 19 docs

• Gas Holder Number 13 709 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JZ

  22/AP/2100 Submitted 14 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of 5G electronic communications equipment and associated ancillary developments to gas holder installations

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 25/AP/3819 Decided

  229-235 Southwark Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 6NP

  Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the redevelopment of land comprising circa 850 student accommodation beds, associated amenity and ancillary space within a single tower up to 48 storeys, with up to 400 sqm of non-residential space (potentially including commercial, workspace, retail, and community uses) and new public realm.

  Received 23 Dec, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/AP/0089 Decided

  177 Abbey Street London Southwark SE1 2AN

  EIA Screening Request in relation to proposed key worker homes and community facility

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 25/AP/3792 Decided

  202 And 203-208 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8NJ

  EIA Screening Opinion in accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (the "EIA Regulations"), and in accordance with Regulation 6(1) of the EIA Regulations, in respect of the proposed development comprising; Aparthotel accommodation with up to 330 rooms; up to 500 sqm GIA of publicly accessible areas, including reception, lounge, bar, cafe and co-working space at ground floor level; and development up to 89m AOD.

  Received 18 Dec, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 25/AP/2430 Awaiting decision

  Ruby Triangle Site Land Bounded By Old Kent Road Ruby Street And Sandgate Street London SE15 1LE

  Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for a full revised planning application for the proposed development known as Ruby Triangle, bounded by Old Kent Road, Ruby Street and Sandgate Street, SE15 1LG.

  Received 22 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 22/AP/3336 Decided

  Land At 18 Blackfriars Road And 1-7 Stamford Street Together With Land At 18 Blackfriars Road Bounded By Stamford Street Paris Garden And Christ Church London, SE1

  Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), for partial demolition and retention and refurbishment of the existing buildings on site and comprise construction of three new buildings comprising office, retail, cultural and social benefit and leisure uses and residential units (including affordable housing). The proposed development will also include basement levels, playspace, landscaping and public amenity space.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Outline