Planning application
Railway Arch 238, 240, 241, 242 Empress Street London Southwark SE17 3HJ
Works: Roofing Demolition
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
External alterations and refurbishment works comprising the demolition of existing lean-to buildings, replacement arch infills including new roller shutter doors and pedestrian doors, installation of a new roof between arches, installation of new entrance gates, boundary fencing, refuse storage, car parking, cycle parking and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2397
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2397
- Status
- Granted
- Received
- 10 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Faraday
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Postcode
- SE17 3HJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Aug 2026
Received by Southwark
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11 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Oct 2026
Status changed to Granted
Previously Under consideration/assessment.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
28 documents on file for this application
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