The Shard 32 London Bridge Street London Southwark SE1 9SG

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/0804
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
SE1 9SG

Description

Upgrade to office entrance to northern elevation at L2 and installation of new glazing to St Thomas Street facade at L3.

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