54 - 58 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use for a temporary period of three years of the approved residential units (ref. ) at first to third floor levels at 54-58 Union Street and the dwelling at 60 Union Street from Use Class C3 to serviced apartments for managed short-stay visitor accommodation within Use Class C1. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 15 Sept 2026; it is now day 195.
Documents 15
Statements & assessments 7
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Associated applications 6
- Change of use for a temporary period of three years of the approved residential units at first…This application26/AP/0500
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Site constraints 11
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- 35 m59 and 61, Union StreetGrade II
- 58 mRoman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and ShrineGrade II
- 69 m51 and 53, Southwark StreetGrade II
- 81 mNumber 52 and Attached RailingsGrade II
- 82 m49, Southwark StreetGrade II
- 85 mMosaic Roundel at Octavia HouseGrade II
- 92 mPair of cast iron bollardsGrade II
- 93 mWhitecross CottagesGrade II
- 97 mRedcross CottagesGrade II
- 107 mBishop's Hall and George Bell HouseGrade II
- 118 m55-59, Thrale StreetGrade II
- 124 m31-37, Union StreetGrade II
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 195, past the statutory target. 79% of changes of use in Southwark are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 13 Sept 2026.
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Public comments
10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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Referenced application
Council archive
54-60 Union Street London Southwark SE1 1TD
Substantial refurbishment and single storey roof extension of existing warehouse building) to provide a mixed use building at 54-58 Union Street comprising commercial floorspace (Use Class E within parts a), b), c) d) g) at lower ground and ground floor levels, and 6 residential flats (Use Class C3) at first to third floors, with associated works and roof top PV provision; plus refurbishment of 60 Union Street to provide a family dwelling (Use Class C3)
- Received
- 28 Nov 2022
- Decided
- 14 Mar 2023
- Outcome
- Approved
- Homes
- 6