36-46 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TL

Decided 26/00011/DET
Council
Date received
5 Jan 2026
Date validated
5 Jan 2026
Postcode
SE1 7TL

Description

Partial approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 Part A and partially B (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and part of 6 (Air Quality and Dust Management Plan) (partial discharges relate to student accommodation and incubator/cultural phases only) of planning permission 24/04003/FUL (Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of all structures associated with the petrol filling station, and development of two linked towers, in addition to basement levels, consisting of student accommodation with associated amenity space (Use Class Sui Generis) together with cafe and flexible incubator (Use Class E) / cultural space (Use Class Sui Generis), with provision of associated cycle parking, access and other associated works; and the retention, refurbishment and vertical extension to Vintage House (Use Class E) and other associated works, on a phased basis) granted on 21.11.2025.

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 277

Lambeth ranks #129 out of 277 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%) #247 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 277
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #129 of 277
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 277
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