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

Under Consideration 26/00849/OBS
Date received
10 Jun 2026
Date validated
11 Jun 2026
Postcode
SE1 0ER

Description

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. 26/AP/1201). Data via plota.co.uk

City of London
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#70 of 292 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 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
City of London decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #9 of 292
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #1 of 292
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #1 of 292
84%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #292 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
2 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
448
Total decisions
17 refused in 2025