Sea Containers 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

1. 20 Apr 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 30 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Advertisement Consent-GRANTED

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 15 July 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.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land Adjacent To 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  20/AP/1351 Submitted 13 May 2020 50 yards away

  Continued display of temporary illuminated sign on riverside terrace fence (as previously approved by temporary advertisement consent ref. 19/AP/1328)

  Granted Advertising 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  26/AP/1118 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Continued use of the highway for the temporary placing of decking, picket fence and associated furniture in association with hotel use

  Granted Full applications 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  22/AP/1413 Submitted 21 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Use of the highway for the temporary placing of decking, picket fence and associated furniture in association with hotel use

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  20/AP/1352 Submitted 13 May 2020 50 yards away

  The display of a temporary non-illuminated vinyl graphic sign on the west elevation of the building.

  Refused Advertising 8 docs

• 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  22/AP/1409 Submitted 20 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Continued display of temporary illuminated forecourt sign (Renewal of planning permission 21/AP/1522)

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 20 Upper Ground London Southwark SE1 9PD

  22/AP/0318 Submitted 4 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Retrospective permission for the permanent use of the highway for the placing of decking, picket fence and associated furniture in association with hotel use

  Granted Full applications 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/AP/2605 Awaiting decision

  789-799 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1NZ

  Install six no. fascia signs on the elevations of the Big Yellow Self Storage facility at the above address (the Application Site) approved under Planning Application Ref 23/AP/2365, granted on 15/5/2026 for the following:

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/2608 Awaiting decision

  Cantium Retail Park 520 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE1 5BA

  New signage to the new build burger king unit on the retail park.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1790 Granted

  Elephant And Castle Shopping Centre 8-10 Kerning Street London SE1 6GP

  Installation of 2 no fascia panels, one with internally illuminated signage letters, one with inset pink LED lights Installation of 1 no projecting sign Installation of 2 no internally illuminated light boxes and TV screen, set back 150mm from shop front glazing Pink LED strip light around each shop front elevation Window manifestations

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1241 Granted

  71 - 79 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 0JA

  Display of new projecting (flag sign) that will be visible.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1644 Granted

  Unit 1 3 Deal Porters Way London Southwark SE16 2FR

  Display of three fascia signs, one projecting sign and window graphics

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Advertising