Planning application
711- 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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)).
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2277
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2277
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 31 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SE15 1JL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2026
Received by Southwark
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3 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 September 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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