Planning policy news
We are now consulting on the Peckham and Nunhead AAP Preferred Option
Published: 6 February 2012
We are now consulting on the Consultation on the Peckham and Nunhead Area Action Plan Preferred Option. The consultation period will run from 31 January until 5pm 24 April 2012.
Southwark Open Space Strategy
Published: 2 February 2012
The open space strategy provides a framework for the provision of open space in the borough and makes up an important part of the concil's evidence base for the Local Development Framework (LDF).
2010/11 Annual Monitoring Report
Published: 20 January 2012
The document reports on whether our planning policies are achieving their objectives and makes sure our planning policies are up to date. The 2010-11 report covers the year April 2010 to March 2011.
Approach to affordable rent clarified
Published: 16 January 2012
We took a report to the 20 December meeting of our Planning Committee which clarified our affordable housing policies, including how we will deal with the new affordable rent tenure.
Canada Water Area Action Plan found 'sound'
Published: 22 December 2011
We have now received the Final Inspector's report for the Canada Water AAP. The conclusion of the report was that the AAP was found sound subject to minor changes.
Consultation on the Elephant and Castle SPD opens from 27 December
Published: 22 December 2011
We will be consulting on the Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document from 27 December until 7 February 2012.
Consultation satisfaction survey
Published: 4 November 2011
Planning policy is undertaking a survey on the effectiveness of our consultation over the past 12 months.
The Residential Design Standards supplementary planning document adopted
Published: 19 October 2011
The Residential Design Standards Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by Cabinet on 18 October 2011. It replaces the 2008 Residential Design Standards SPD. Consultation on the 2011 SPD cl
Consultation on affordable housing now closed
Published: 3 October 2011
Consultation on the 2011 draft affordable housing supplementary planning document (SPD) closed on 30 September. We are currently reviewing comments received.
Affordable Housing SPD 2011
Published: 10 June 2011
The draft Affordable Housing SPD 2011 is now available to the public.
PNAAP Consultation
Published: 10 June 2011
Consultation is now open for the Peckham & Nunhead Area Action Plan. This is your opportunity to give us your comments on the future of the area. Consultation ends 30 September 2011.
Canada Water Examination in Public
Published: 10 June 2011
Dates confirmed for the Canada Water Area Action Plan
Core Strategy adopted
Published: 7 April 2011
The Southwark Core Strategy 2011 has now been formally adopted. The borough's vision for change and improvement was approved last night at Council Assembly.
Update to the residential design standards SPD
Published: 11 March 2011
The 2008 adopted residential design standards supplementary planning document is getting a 2011 update to reflect core strategy policies, and additional guidance on dwelling sizes.
Further changes to Canada Water Area Action Plan
Published: 11 March 2011
The final Canada Water Area Action Plan and supporting documents have been revised following the receipt of the Inspector's report on the core strategy.
Plans for an Examination in Public review session
Published: 7 March 2011
Plans for a wider review session involving the Mayor of London's office, other Boroughs, interest groups and residents.
Canada Water Examination in Public
Published: 3 March 2011
Details of forthcoming coming examination in public for Canada Water
Key dates for local development framework
Published: 21 February 2011
Reports dates for the planning committee, cabinet, and the council assembly.
Southwark Council sets out vision for borough’s future
Published: 15 February 2011
The council’s long term vision of how Southwark will develop as a dynamic central London borough over the next 15 years has been approved by the government.
A neighbourhood forum for Bermondsey & London Bridge
Published: 7 February 2011
Southwark intends to work with a newly formed neighbourhood forum in the Bermondsey & London Bridge area until the end of 2011 to produce a neighbourhood plan.
Core strategy: Inspector's report now available
Published: 7 February 2011
In January The Inspectors report was received by the Council on 28th January 2011. The council has fact checked the report before it was released to the public.
Future Peckham consulting in Spring 2011
Published: 24 January 2011
The next stage of planning for the future of Peckham and Nunhead.
Elephant and Castle supplementary planning document / opportunity area planning framework
Published: 24 January 2011
We are currently preparing a new supplementary planning document (SPD) / opportunity area planning framework (OAPF) for the Elephant and Castle Opportunity Area.
Review of Statement of Community Involvement post further clarity on localism
Published: 15 October 2010
Statement of Community Involvement review after implications of localism are understood
Consultation for proposed Thames Tunnel extended
Published: 14 September 2010
The Thames Water consultation on plans for a proposed 'super sewer' in Southwark closes on Friday 14 January 2011.
Have your say on vision for Borough, Bankside and London Bridge
Published: 9 September 2010
Are you interested in the ongoing transformation of Borough and Bankside?
