Walworth Bus Garage Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0TF

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/0618

Council

Southwark

Date received

3 Mar 2026

Date validated

27 Mar 2026

Postcode

SE5 0TF

Description

Installation of a sub-station in housing to supply electric buses running from the site, construction of a staff welfare building within the external yard, and construction of a canopy within the external yard.

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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