27 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB Data via plota.co.uk

26/AP/0813 - Householder Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Facade and fenestration alterations, complete with installation of skylight, cycle storage and all associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Mar 2026
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Validated
23 Mar 2026
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Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated Panel - Simple · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 18

Decision & officer reports 10

PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 104 REV A PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 102 REV A PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 301 REV A PROPOSED SECTION A - A Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 203 REV A PROPOSED RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 103 REV A PROPOSED LOFT FLOOR PLAN Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 101 REV A PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 302 REV A PROPOSED BIKE STORAGE Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 204 REV A PROPOSED LEFT SIDE ELEVATION Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 1274 - PR - 04 - 202 REV A PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION Decision - Plans · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN OF THE SITE Decision - Plans · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Design and Access statement · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRE SAFETY STRATEGY Fire Statement · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application - Form (Without Personal data) · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY - COMPLETED FORM CIL - GIA Form · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF FILE COPY - NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION+LIST Neighbour Notification List · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF SITE NOTICE Site notice · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF VALID APPLICATION LETTER WITH INVOICE Valid Application Letter · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PRESS NOTICE - 26/03/2026 Press Notice · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Southwark
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
SE15 5DB
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Rye Lane
Parish
Peckham And Nunhead
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 May 2026
Decision
Householder - GRANTED
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Panel - Simple
Applicant
Show
Agent
Design Squared Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation, with addition of 2no. rooflights to…
25/AP/0791
2024 Approved
Construction of a single-storey side infill extension, complete with window replacements…
24/AP/3690
2024 Refused
Loft conversion including construction of two rear dormer extensions.
24/AP/3691
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Works to a tree with a conservation area: Eucalyptus (T1) - fell The tree is approximatel…
25/AP/3300
2025
19 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Elder (T1) - Reduction in height by 2m, from 8m to 6m; Reduction of lateral spread by 3m…
25/AP/2766
2025
42 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DE
Quince tree in the front garden - Reduction of the tree size with remedial pruning around…
25/AP/2763
2025
17 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Replacement of ground floor annex to rear elevation on same footprint; replacement of rea…
25/AP/1806
2025 Approved
21 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
T1. Oak Tree. Reduce by 2m to suitable growth points. T2. Wild Pear Tree. 7 metres in hei…
25/AP/0451
2024 Approved
Arches 222 And 223 Blenheim Grove And Arch 188 Dovedale Road London SE15 4QL
Change of use to Class E (including (a) (retail), (b) (sale of food and drink), (d) indoo…
24/AP/3479
2024 Approved
Railway Arch 221 42 Blenheim Grove London Southwark SE15 4QL
Display of an externally illuminated advertisement, 3mm Corten steel fret duct sign, 815m…
24/AP/3709
2025 Approved
26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Work to trees in a Conservation Area: - Fig (T1) - Crown reduce. Reduce height by 2m from…
25/AP/0108
2024 Approved
59 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Replacement of front garden walls with London stock brick wall to 1.3 metres with new bin…
24/AP/3584
2024 Approved
8 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Listed building consent for essential repairs to roof and building fabric to prevent furt…
24/AP/2619
2024 Approved
45 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Replacement & reconfiguration of rear external stairs
24/AP/1455
2024 Approved
45 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Listed building consent for the replacement & reconfiguration of rear external stairs
24/AP/1456
2024 Refused
11 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension and the construction of a rear dorm…
24/AP/1409
2024 Approved
22 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area:2 x Lilac (T1 & T2) - crown reduceReduce height by…
24/AP/1789
2024 Approved
8 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Works to trees in a conservation area: T1(Apple) removed. T2(Holly) reduce by 30%. T3(Hol…
24/AP/1289
2023 Refused
11 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Construction of a 2 storey rear extension with the addition of a rear dormer extension to…
23/AP/3406
2024 Approved
36 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DE
Tree works 5 day notification: Large Over Mature Silver Birch tree in front garden. Exudi…
24/AP/0260
2023 Refused
45 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DB
Listed building consent for the proposed demolition of the external stone steps and repla…
23/AP/1951
2023 Approved
26 Holly Grove London Southwark SE15 5DF
Works to a tree in a conservation area:Cherry (T1) - crown reduceReduce height by 2m from…
23/AP/2074
2023 Approved
36 Elm Grove London Southwark SE15 5DE
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1-Large Silver Birch tree. Front garden. Reduce 2…
23/AP/1697
2016 Approved
24 Elm Grove London SE15 5DE
FRONT GARDENT1: Extra large Tree of HeavenCrown lift of up to 4mCrown thin of up to 20%La…
16/AP/3244
2016 Approved
20 Holly Grove London SE15 5DF
Installation of WC in existing disused coal vault involving the installation of a new sla…
16/AP/1899
2016 Approved
14 Holly Grove London SE15 5DF
Rebuild of conservatory to rear and creation of rear patio
16/AP/1240
2016 Approved
14 Holly Grove London SE15 5DF
Rebuild of conservatory to rear and creation of rear patio. Internal alterations.
16/AP/1241
2016 Approved
20 Holly Grove London SE15 5DF
Installation of replacement steps and metal balustrade
16/AP/0828
Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#64 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #54 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #92 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #54 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #122 of 296
92%
Minor dwellings approved
259 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,622
Total decisions
132 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings