Planning application
31 Amelia Street London Southwark SE17 3PY
Works: Demolition Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 22/AP/0850 (as amended by 25/AP/0241) for 'Demolition of the existing building on the site and erection of a mixed-use development comprising 744sqm commercial floorspace (Class E) and student accommodation (146 rooms)'. Amendments include revisions to the approved layout, fire safety strategy, cycle parking provision, communal amenity spaces, commercial accommodation, roof plant arrangement, elevations and fenestration, together with an increase in the overall building height and commercial floorspace.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2556
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2556
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- SE17 3PY
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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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Sep 2026
Status changed to Awaiting decision
Previously Under consideration/assessment.
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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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