Adjoining Borough Observations Within Southwark

Awaiting decision 26/00704/OBS
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
6 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE1 1YR

Description

Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Southwark with respect to Demolition and redevelopment to provide three buildings including two residential homes (Class C3) up to 3 storeys facing Alpha Street and two buildings to the east providing purpose built shared living apartments (sui generis), flexible commercial space (Class E) on partground floor, with ancillary landscaping and parking Site Present: 174 Rye Lane, London, Southwark Reference 26/AP/0386

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#223 of 282

Lambeth ranks #131 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.

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
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #131 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