The Circle Queen Elizabeth Street London Southwark SE1 2JU

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/1221
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE1 2JU

Description

Certificate of lawfulness (existing) to confirm the use, allocation and operation of basement car parking spaces at The Circle, and the methods for controlling entry and any charges, is solely the decision of the landlord.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#48 of 282

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 282. 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%) #104 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 282
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #68 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #107 of 282
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