Adjoining Borough Observations Within Southwark Data via plota.co.uk

26/01863/OBS - Observations from adjoining Borough Awaiting decision

Proposal

Observations on a proposed development within the adjoining Borough of Southwark with respect to Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide Co-Living units (Sui Generis) with associated internal and external amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage, public realm improvements, landscaping and other associated works. For information: proposed building measures 6no. storeys with additional rooftop lift/overrun/plant enclosure (28.1m AOD, 25.2m above ground) and part 5no. storeys. The development as a whole comprises: 146no. Co-living (Sui Generis) units, including 14no. wheelchair accessible units 557sqm of indoor amenity space including 52sqm publicly-accessible coffee lounge space 117sqm outdoor amenity on fifth floor terrace, and new public realm to Manor Place with hard and soft landscaping Provision of 73no. long-stay cycle parking spaces, as well as 27no. folding bikes hire scheme. 4no. Short stay spaces. BREEAM Excellent targeted development. A car-free development Off-street servicing to the Site Note for consultees, please check DAS for further information at Kennington And Walworth Delivery Centre, 111 - 123 Crampton Street, London… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 16 Jul 2026.

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Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 292
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