Second Floor 48 - 50 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Southwark

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

   Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided prior approval applications in a median of 47 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 56-60 And 66 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  22/AP/0838 Submitted 3 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  New residential development of 9 flats, involving the creation of second and third floor over the existing building as well as communal and private amenity space. Access to flats and bike storage provided at No.66 Denmark Hill and upgrade of existing shop frontage at No.66.

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 39 docs
  Several homes

• 60A Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  25/AP/2385 Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

  Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x inernally illuminated projecting sign, 1 x non-illuminated entrance window vinyl sign and 1 x non-illuminated high level window vinyl graphic sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 36 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  26/AP/1336 Submitted 8 May 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Change of use of No. 36A from business use (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3) 2 bedroom flat to align with the adjoining mixed-use arrangement at No. 38, comprising commercial use at ground floor level and residential use above; including alterations to the facade of the commercial unit to facilitate the formation of a new doorway, and the creation of No. 36B to provide independent access to the rear residential unit.

  Awaiting decision

• 12 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  26/AP/1849 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Part-retrospective application to create a one-person studio flat on the first floor, and a one-bed, two-person flat split over the second and third floors and addition of a rooflight on the mansard extension.

  Refused Extension Loft or dormer 45 docs

• 64 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  20/AP/1929 Submitted 14 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Installation of a new traditional timber shopfront.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 40 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

  25/AP/2716 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Retrospective application for raising the ground rear roof

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• 26/AP/1825 Granted

  Arch 622-626 St James Road And Single Storey Extension On Bombay Street Bermondsey London SE16 4RA

  Prior approval for the demolition of a single storey brick building spanning the southern/western side of Arch 622-626.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/AP/1785 Withdrawn

  65 Grove Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8DF

  Prior approval for addition of a second-story extension to the existing terrace to match the same height as adjoining property

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/AP/1562 Granted

  1 London Bridge London Southwark SE1 9BG

  Prior approval notification (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J) for installation of anti-glare photovoltaic panels on the plant room roofs of the East and West towers of 1 London Bridge.

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/AP/1717 Refused

  296 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 2TE

  Prior approval for change of use of the second floor from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to create 1 self-contained flat under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/AP/0970 Granted

  3, 3A And 5 East Dulwich Road London Southwark SE22 9BA

  Prior approval notification (Schedule 2 Part 3 Class MA) for a change of use of the three ground floor commercial units (Class E) to 2 x 3 bedroomed units and 1 x studio flat (Class C3).

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Prior approval