Planning application
42 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8ST
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
External alterations including second floor closet wing extension, enlargement of the existing rear lightwell and new steps to the rear garden; alterations to front lightwell and removal and infilling of lightwell steps, alterations to fenestration, new rear doors and rooflights; new garden wall; ASHP; and associated landscaping and remedial works; Internal alterations including the lowering of the vaults, installation of underfloor heating and internal layout changes and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/1796
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/1796
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 22 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 6 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- SE5 8ST
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by Southwark
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6 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 31 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
The process from here
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The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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42 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8ST
95% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug
Listed Building Consent for External alterations including second floor closet wing extension, enlargement of the existing rear lightwell and new steps to the rear garden; alterations to front lightwell and removal and infilling of lightwell steps, alterations to fenestration, new rear doors and rooflights; new garden wall; ASHP; and associated landscaping and remedial works; Internal alterations including the lowering of the vaults, installation of underfloor heating and internal layout changes and associated works.
Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1 -
44 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8ST
Retrospective discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials), as required by planning permission 21/AP/2321 dated 19/08/2021 for - Remedial works to top courses of brickwork to the rear elevation due to movement of the outer skin of brickwork and replacement of the third floor window (rear elevation) to match existing.
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 16 docs -
44 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8ST
Retrospective discharge of Condition 4 (Method Statement(s)), as required by planning permission 21/AP/2321 dated 19/08/2021 for - Remedial works to top courses of brickwork to the rear elevation due to movement of the outer skin of brickwork and replacement of the third floor window (rear elevation) to match existing.
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 14 docs -
44 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8ST
Retrospective discharge of Condition 3 (Third Floor Window), as required by Listed Building Consent 21/AP/2321 dated 19/08/2021 for - Remedial works to top courses of brickwork to the rear elevation due to movement of the outer skin of brickwork and replacement of the third floor window (rear elevation) to match existing.
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 15 docs -
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