36 Denmark Hill London Southwark SE5 8RZ

Pending 26/AP/1336
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
11 May 2026
Postcode
SE5 8RZ

Description

Change of use of No. 36A from business use (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3) 2 bedroom flat to align with the adjoining mixed-use arrangement at No. 38, comprising commercial use at ground floor level and residential use above; including the formation of a new doorway and the creation of No. 36B to provide independent access to the rear residential unit.

Southwark
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#47 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #43 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #105 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 292
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #43 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #111 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025