22 -24 Southwark Bridge Road, London, Southwark Data via plota.co.uk

Unknown 26/00022/OBS
Date received
7 Jan 2026
Date validated
7 Jan 2026
Postcode
SE1 9HF

Description

Partial demolition of 22 and 24 Southwark Bridge Road and redevelopment of site comprising the erection of an 18 storey building (maximum height 58.9m AOD) to accommodate a 530 bed hotel use with associated amenity spaces (Class C1) with a 408 sqm flexible cultural use (Sui Generis) at ground floor level, associated cycle parking, landscaping, access and servicing, plant and equipment and all other associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

City of London
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#70 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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