About UsExpanding high quality design
 The Urban Task Force and the creation of Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) in the late 90’s encouraged authorities to formalise and expand the role of design within the development control process.
Advice from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) Planning Policy Statement PPS1 has further advanced the importance of securing high quality sustainable design.
In response, the Southwark design review panel (DRP) was established in February 2006. Since that time the panel has reviewed more than 60 development proposals ranging from a small innovative community church to large scale mixed-use developments.
What we do
The design review panel (DRP) consists of 33 members with unique design attributes to offer highly skilled independent advice on all aspects of design and development.
We are widely recognised for achievements in championing high quality architecture including
- Winning three RIBA/RTPI housing design awards, the highest number awarded to any local authority in England
- Publishing 'City Reborn Architecture and Regeneration in London, from Bankside to Dulwich'
- Achieving the CABE/RIBA award for promoting good architecture
Becoming a member
We wish to engage innovative and distinguished practitioners from a range of disciplines in our ongoing mission to raise the standard of design in Southwark. Panel membership is on a voluntary basis and requires a two year commitment commencing in January 2008.
Find out more on our join Southwark DRP page.
Contact us
Design and Conservation Team
Tel: 020 7525 5448
Fax: 020 7525 5432
designconservation@southwark.gov.uk
Chiltern
Portland Street
London
SE17 2ES
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm |