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Southwark
Southwark, located in Central London, is a borough known for its historical significance and dynamic urban planning. The borough includes areas such as London Bridge, Bermondsey, and Dulwich, each with its unique character and landmarks. London Bridge is home to iconic landmarks such as The Shard and Borough Market, reflecting the borough’s blend of old and new. Bermondsey is known for its vibrant arts scene and historic docklands. Dulwich, with its picturesque village atmosphere and the renowned Dulwich Picture Gallery, adds to the borough’s cultural diversity. The borough’s planning strategy emphasizes the regeneration of key areas, with projects such as the Elephant and Castle redevelopment transforming the urban landscape. Southwark’s extensive green spaces, including Southwark Park and Burgess Park, provide residents with ample recreational opportunities. The borough’s excellent transport links, including the Jubilee Line, Overground, and numerous bus routes, enhance its connectivity. Southwark’s commitment to urban regeneration and sustainable development makes it a desirable place to live and work.
The London Borough of Southwark includes:
Conservation Areas
Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)
Metropolitan Open Land
These designations protect both urban and natural environments in the borough.
Bear Gardens Thrale Street Union Street Trinity Church Square Tooley Street North and South Tower Bridge Borough High Street St Saviour's Dock Wilson Grove St Mary's Rotherhithe Page's Walk St George's Circus West Square Kennington Park Road Pullens Estate Thorburn Square Trafalgar Avenue Cobourg Road Liverpool Grove Sutherland Square Caroline Gardens Grosvenor Park Camberwell New Road Camberwell Green Sceaux Gardens Camberwell Grove Nunhead Green Nunhead Cemetery The Gardens Honor Oak Rise Stradella Road Dulwich Village Dulwich Wood Addington Square Sunray Estate King's Bench Bermondsey Street Edward III's Rotherhithe Eliot's Row Larcom Street Liberty of the Mint Peckham Hill Street Rye Lane Peckham Valentine Place Glengall Road Holly Grove Old Barge House Alley Walworth Road
The London Borough of Southwark is covered by the postcode districts SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE21, SE22, SE24.
Local Authority at a glance
Southwark
Planning Policy & Housing Delivery
Southwark
Adopted Local Plan: Southwark Plan, February 2022.
Neighbourhood Plans: Bankside, Walworth.
Five-Year Housing Supply: Yes.
New Plan: Local Plan review in progress, expected adoption by 2024.
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs): Yes, includes SPDs on Design, Housing, and Sustainability.
Housing Delivery Test 2022: 66% - Not Acceptable (requires significant improvement)
2023 Statistics & Performance
Applications Received: 1,150
Applications Decided: 1,100
Appeals Allowed: 12
Appeals Dismissed: 21
% of Applications Determined Within Statutory Period: 80%
Analysis: Southwark processed 1,150 applications and decided 1,100 of them. There were 12 appeals allowed and 21 appeals dismissed. The percentage of applications determined within the statutory period was 80%, indicating adequate administrative efficiency and robust decision-making processes.
For further and detailed information, please refer to the statistical data published by the UK Government on planning applications and performance tables (GOV.UK)
Address: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Phone: 020 7525 5403
Email: planning.applications@southwark.gov.uk
Website: Southwark Borough Council