Planning application
4 Omeara Street London Southwark SE1 1TE
Works: Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Facade and internal alterations to improve the theatre and office building, including new doors and windows, accessibility improvements, signage updates, and associated internal works. (amended)
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2550
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2550
- Type
- Minor application
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Postcode
- SE1 1TE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Southwark
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28 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 October 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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Who's behind it
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LA London Architects Agent, an architecture practice
3 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
30 documents on file for this application
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