Planning application · Southwark
26/AP/0172.
25 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8JA
Listed Building at 25 Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8JA, received 21 Jan 2026 — refused on 17 Apr 2026 by committee.
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Refused
Outcome
17 Apr 2026
12 wks
Decision time
4 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
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Documents
38 linked
0
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Southwark planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Listed Buiding Consent for refurbishment of all windows and doors and the replacement of their single glass with more energy efficient vacuum glass. The ground floor window with a non original frame will be replaced with a new heritage sash vacuum glazed one with sash bars detailing to match all the windows above. The white cement render to the rear elevation will be removed and replaced with white lime render.
Reference
26/AP/0172
Type
Listed Building Consent
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE5 8JA
Ward
Council
Received
21 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Target date
2 Apr 2026
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
Refused
Council register
Reference
26/AP/0172
Type
Listed Building Consent
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SE5 8JA
Ward
Council
Received
21 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Target date
2 Apr 2026
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Decision route
Planning committee
Status
Refused
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 17 Apr 2026, determined by the planning committee — 12 weeks from submission (4 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
21 Jan 2026
Application received
6 Feb 2026
Application validated
2 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
17 Apr 2026
Committee decision: Refused
21 Jan 2026
Application received
6 Feb 2026
Application validated
2 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
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17 Apr 2026
Committee decision: Refused
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed windows would have applied glazing bars which are an
inherently unsympathetic and inauthentic feature which would have a
harmful impact on the detailed appearance and special significance of the
Grade II listed building. In addition, the proposed vacuum glazing and dark
spacer dots will be inconsistent with the overall traditional single glazed
profile and appearance, seen across the listed group and will be apparent
in close views. The works detract from the special architectural and historic
interest of the Grade II listed building and cause harm to the setting of
neighbouring listed buildings and the wider Camberwell Grove
Conservation Area. This harmful impact on the appearance and
significance of the Grade II listed building and its listed group value is non-
compliant with Policy HC1 (Heritage Conservation and Growth) of the
London Plan (2021), P13 (Design of Places), P14 (Design Quality), Policy
P19 (Listed buildings and structures), P20 (Conservation Areas) and P21
(Conservation of the historic environment and natural heritage) of the
southwark.gov.uk 2 Southwark Council,
www.southwark.gov.uk/followus London SE1P 5LX
Southwark Plan (2022), Southwark's Heritage SPD (2021), Southwark's
Householder Development SPD (2025) and the guidance set out in
Historic England's guidance note "Traditional Windows - Their care, repair
and upgrading, 2017". The harm which would be caused to the
significance of the listed asset would not be outweighed by any
demonstrable public benefit, and planning consent should therefore be
refused in accordance with para. 215 of the NPPF (2024).
2
Insufficient information has been provided by the applicant in respect to the
existing arch headed windows in the ground floor (rear elevation) and the
implication of the proposed development on such windows, to enable a full
and sufficient assessment of the proposed development on the
architectural and historic significance of the Grade II listed property. In the
absence of this information it has not been possible to demonstrate that
the proposal would comply with the London Plan policy HC1; the
Southwark Plan policy P19 and Heritage SPD; and paragraphs 212-215 of
the NPPF (December 2024).
3
There is insufficient information relating to the design and details of the
applied glazing bars and vacuum glazing. These include:
· Information on the installation of the applied (stick-on) glazing bars
and on how they would perform in the long term,
· Information on how the resulting glass and spacer thicknesses
would appear when using the applied (stick-on) glazing bars with
vacuum glazing.
· Information regarding the installation of the vacuum glass on the
existing windows, particularly how they will be sealed and secured
(around the perimeter of the window frames), and whether the
existing windows have capacity to be re-glazed with 8.3mm thick
glass
· Information regarding WG01 replacement of the sash unit and how
this unit will sit within the refurbished frames and window reveals.
southwark.gov.uk 3 Southwark Council,
www.southwark.gov.uk/followus London SE1P 5LX
the lack of above info, does not enable a full and sufficient assessment of
the proposed development on the architectural and historic significance of
the Grade II listed property. In the absence of this information it has not
been possible to demonstrate that the proposal would comply with the
London Plan policy HC1; the Southwark Plan policy P19 and Heritage
SPD; and paragraphs 212-215 of the NPPF (December 2024).
1
The proposed windows would have applied glazing bars which are an
inherently unsympathetic and inauthentic feature which would have a
harmful impact on the detailed appearance and special significance of the
Grade II listed building. In addition, the proposed vacuum glazing and dark
spacer dots will be inconsistent with the overall traditional single glazed
profile and appearance, seen across the listed group and will be apparent
in close views. The works detract from the special architectural and historic
interest of the Grade II listed building and cause harm to the setting of
neighbouring listed buildings and the wider Camberwell Grove
Conservation Area. This harmful impact on the appearance and
significance of the Grade II listed building and its listed group value is non-
compliant with Policy HC1 (Heritage Conservation and Growth) of the
London Plan (2021), P13 (Design of Places), P14 (Design Quality), Policy
P19 (Listed buildings and structures), P20 (Conservation Areas) and P21
(Conservation of the historic environment and natural heritage) of the
southwark.gov.uk 2 Southwark Council,
www.southwark.gov.uk/followus London SE1P 5LX
Southwark Plan (2022), Southwark's Heritage SPD (2021), Southwark's
Householder Development SPD (2025) and the guidance set out in
Historic England's guidance note "Traditional Windows - Their care, repair
and upgrading, 2017". The harm which would be caused to the
significance of the listed asset would not be outweighed by any
demonstrable public benefit, and planning consent should therefore be
refused in accordance with para. 215 of the NPPF (2024).
2
Insufficient information has been provided by the applicant in respect to the
existing arch headed windows in the ground floor (rear elevation) and the
implication of the proposed development on such windows, to enable a full
and sufficient assessment of the proposed development on the
architectural and historic significance of the Grade II listed property. In the
absence of this information it has not been possible to demonstrate that
the proposal would comply with the London Plan policy HC1; the
Southwark Plan policy P19 and Heritage SPD; and paragraphs 212-215 of
the NPPF (December 2024).
3
There is insufficient information relating to the design and details of the
applied glazing bars and vacuum glazing. These include:
· Information on the installation of the applied (stick-on) glazing bars
and on how they would perform in the long term,
· Information on how the resulting glass and spacer thicknesses
would appear when using the applied (stick-on) glazing bars with
vacuum glazing.
· Information regarding the installation of the vacuum glass on the
existing windows, particularly how they will be sealed and secured
(around the perimeter of the window frames), and whether the
existing windows have capacity to be re-glazed with 8.3mm thick
glass
· Information regarding WG01 replacement of the sash unit and how
this unit will sit within the refurbished frames and window reveals.
southwark.gov.uk 3 Southwark Council,
www.southwark.gov.uk/followus London SE1P 5LX
the lack of above info, does not enable a full and sufficient assessment of
the proposed development on the architectural and historic significance of
the Grade II listed property. In the absence of this information it has not
been possible to demonstrate that the proposal would comply with the
London Plan policy HC1; the Southwark Plan policy P19 and Heritage
SPD; and paragraphs 212-215 of the NPPF (December 2024).
Policies cited
NPPF
Public response
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Objections
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0
Total comments
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Objections
0
In support
0
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People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
Determined at committee
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer (report to committee)
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Determined at committee
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.