38- 48 Southwark Bridge Road, London, Southwark Data via plota.co.uk

26/00849/OBS - Observations from other Boroughs Approved

Proposal

Consultation from the London Borough of Southwark on a planning application for the partial demolition, extension and change of use of existing building for coliving use with associated internal and external amenity space (Sui Generis), with flexible commercial space (Class E), associated landscaping, access and servicing, plant and equipment and all other associated works at 38-48 Southwark Bridge Road (LBS Ref. ). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jun 2026

Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Observations from other Boroughs
Postcode
SE1 0ER
Received
10 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Ward
Vintry
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
24 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Committee
24 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
City of London
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#71 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

City of London is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 84% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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City of London decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #3 of 296
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #1 of 296
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #1 of 296
84%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #296 of 296
50%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Change of use approved
22 decided
460
Total decisions
14 refused in the year to March 2026