Planning application
222 Saint & Sofia Ltd Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2UP
Works: Demolition Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Listed building consent for the demolition of the existing shopfront at 222 Tower Bridge Road, retaining the central structural column, including removal of the existing double doors, adjacent glazing, and a faux column. The shopfront will be rebuilt with a new double-door system and updated framing, maintaining the original width
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1485
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/1485
- Status
- Not required
- Received
- 22 May 2026
- Validated
- 12 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- SE1 2UP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/AP/1484 Awaiting decision
222 Saint & Sofia Ltd Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2UP
Demolition of the existing shopfront at 222 Tower Bridge Road, including removal of the existing double doors, adjacent glazing, and a faux column, whilst retaining the central structural column. Rebuilding of the shopfront within the original width with a new timber-framed, inward-opening bi-fold/folding door system, with traditional mullion, rail proportions and glazing to match the established shopfront rhythm along Tower Bridge Road. (Amended)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 May 2026
Received by Southwark
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12 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
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About this record
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