Adjoining Borough Observations Within Southwark

Awaiting decision 26/01430/OBS
Council
Date received
11 May 2026
Date validated
11 May 2026
Postcode
SE1 3SS

Description

Change of use of arches (nos. 1124, 1125 and 1126) to a brewery, taproom/drinking establishment and events space (Sui Generis). Site Address: Arch Unit 1124-1126, Bath Factory Estate, 41 Norwood Road

Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#230 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Lambeth ranks #167 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #252 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #248 of 282
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #167 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 282
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025