London Borough of Southwark— Planning Applications & Local Information

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Council Information

Council Type
London Borough
Region / Nation
London
Open Southwark Council Website

On the council site, choose Planning → View or search planning applications.

Published Planning Datasets

56
Conservation Areas
913
Listed Buildings
Brownfield Sites
Tree Preservation Orders

Counts reflect records available in the Planning Data snapshot used for this build. A dash means coverage was unavailable, not that the real-world count is zero.

Check a property before choosing the planning route

Screen a postcode or UPRN against published conservation-area, listed-building, Article 4, flood-risk and other official datasets. Always confirm the exact site on London Borough of Southwark's own constraints map.

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Planning Permission in Southwark

Planning permission rules in London Borough of Southwark follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.

How to Apply for Planning Permission

The application process for London Borough of Southwark follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.

Read the full guide →

Conservation Areas in Southwark

The published Planning Data snapshot contains 56 conservation-area records for London Borough of Southwark. Verify coverage and the exact boundary on the council map.

Trafalgar AvenueUnnamedUnnamedAddington SquareBorough High StreetCamberwell GroveCamberwell New RoadCaroline GardensDulwich VillageGlengall RoadKennington Park RoadSceaux GardensSt Marys RotherhitheSt Saviours DockTrinity Church SquareWest SquareWilson GroveTower BridgeTrafalgar AvenueCobourg Road+30 more

Published Article 4 Directions in Southwark

The national dataset contains 480 Article 4 direction records. A direction removes only the permitted-development rights specified in its legal notice; it is not a blanket ban.

  • SPIL2: Galleywall and Bermondsey Trading Estates, Bermondsey railway arches and Rotherhithe Business
  • Site allocation NSP33: 99 Lomond Grove
  • Site allocation NSP27: Valmar Trading Estate
  • SPIL5: Glengall Road Business Centre
  • Central Activity Zone
  • SPIL4: Integrated Waste Management Facility, Electricity Substation and Ormside Street
  • SPIL1: Discovery Business Park
  • SPIL3: Admiral Hyson Trading Estate
  • SPIL6: Old Jamaica Road Business Estate
  • Site allocation NSP01: Aylesbury Phase 1
  • Site allocation NSP01: Aylesbury Phase 4a-c
  • Site allocation NSP01: Aylesbury Plot 18
Screen an address for published Article 4 records →

Listed Buildings in Southwark

London Borough of Southwark has 913 listed buildings. Listed building consent is required for any works that affect the character of these structures.

The George Inn
Cathedral church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie (Southwark Cathedral)
Tower Bridge (that part that lies within the Borough of Southwark)
Church of St Peter
Church of St Augustine
Nelson House including railings to steps
Church of St Mary Rotherhithe
Church of St James
Church of St Gile’s
Bell house
Six pillars
Dulwich Picture Gallery and mausoleum
Half Moon public house
Church of St Paul
Southwark adult education institute

...and 35 more listed buildings

Planning FAQs — Southwark