18 Melbourne Grove London Southwark SE22 8RA

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/1045
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE22 8RA

Description

Demolition of existing two-storey rear outrigger and construction of a single-storey rear extension; installation of a rear-facing sash window at first floor and replacement of existing rear-facing three-section window at first floor with 2x sash windows; raising of the roof ridge by 30cm, alteration of the roof form and installation of 4x roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#46 of 277

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 277. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #102 of 277
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #83 of 277
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #67 of 277
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #104 of 277
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025