Planning application
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Works: New dwelling Domestic
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Relates to 22/AP/4061
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Proposal
Change of use for a temporary period of three years of the approved residential units (ref. 22/AP/4061) at first to third floor levels at 54-58 Union Street and the dwelling at 60 Union Street from Use Class C3 to serviced apartments for managed short-stay visitor accommodation within Use Class C1.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/0500
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/0500
- Type
- Change of Use
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 19 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Postcode
- SE1 1TD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 9 applications since 2023: 4 approved, 1 refused.
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26/AP/1176 Awaiting decision
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Variation of Condition 15 (Plant noise limits) pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/4061 (Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3)). Amendment sought: To allow acoustic validation testing to be undertaken once the commercial unit's plant and fit-out are installed and ready for occupation, rather than at an earlier stage.
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26/AP/0308 Awaiting decision
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 19 (Internal noise level testing) pursuant to planning permission ref no. 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
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25/AP/3271 Awaiting decision
54 -58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Discharge a planning obligation planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 (LEG/RP/PL/S106/RR020/410) dated 21/08/2023 for Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3). Submission of Late Stage Review - In line with the S106 Agreement
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23/AP/2475 Granted
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 5 'Detailed Scheme of Basement and Foundation Design' pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/4061: Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3)
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23/AP/2463 Granted
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Detail of Condition 9- Photographic Survey as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
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23/AP/2462 Refused
54-58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 8 - Demolition Management Plan as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
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23/AP/2459 Granted
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 3 (CEMP) as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
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23/AP/2461 Granted
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 7- Ventilation as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Feb 2026
Received by Southwark
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4 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 April 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 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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22/AP/4061 Granted
54-60 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3)
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54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Detail of Condition 9- Photographic Survey as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension 6 docsSmall domestic -
54-58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 8 - Demolition Management Plan as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
Refused Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 7 docsSmall domestic -
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 3 (CEMP) as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension 11 docsSmall domestic -
54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Details of Condition 7- Ventilation as required by planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 for substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3).
Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension 10 docsSmall domestic -
54 -58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan
Discharge a planning obligation planning permission 22/AP/4061 dated 23/08/2023 (LEG/RP/PL/S106/RR020/410) dated 21/08/2023 for Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3). Submission of Late Stage Review - In line with the S106 Agreement
Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension 1 docSmall domestic -
54-60 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Variation of Condition 14 (Residential - Sound transmission) and 15 (Plant noise) of planning permission 22/AP/4061 (Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3)) to amend the timing of compliance with the acoustic testing requirements associated with the commercial unit through alteration of the wording of the conditions.
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