Planning Appeal Consultants in Southwark

Expert Support for Appealing Planning Refusals in the London Borough of Southwark

If your planning application has been refused in Southwark, this does not need to be the end of your proposal. Cedar Planning provides appeals-only, policy-led planning appeal services in Southwark, supporting homeowners, architects, landowners and developers in challenging Local Planning Authority decisions.

Southwark is a borough defined by high-density urban development, strategic regeneration areas, and strong design and amenity controls. Appeals are frequently shaped by issues of scale, massing, daylight and sunlight, heritage impact and housing mix. We prepare structured, evidence-based appeal statements that respond directly to refusal reasons, Southwark policy and national guidance—giving your appeal the strongest possible prospects of success.

For a general overview of the appeal process, see our Planning Appeals service page.

Why Planning Appeals in Southwark Require Specialist Advice

Planning appeals in Southwark commonly involve:

• High-density residential schemes and intensification

• Daylight, sunlight and overshadowing impacts

• Design quality, massing and townscape impact

• Conservation Areas and listed buildings

• Regeneration-led policies and site allocations

• Mixed-use schemes and town centre proposals

Inspectors assessing Southwark appeals often weigh housing delivery and regeneration benefits against amenity and heritage impacts. At Cedar Planning, we understand how Southwark’s policies are applied in practice—and how to present balanced, persuasive appeal cases.

Why Choose Cedar Planning for a Southwark Planning Appeal?

✔ Appeals prepared by a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
✔ Extensive experience with urban, design-led and density-based appeals
✔ Honest, no-obligation assessment of appeal prospects
✔ Fixed-fee quotes with no hidden costs
✔ Fast turnaround (typically within 2 weeks, subject to availability)

If we believe an appeal has limited prospects of success, we will tell you clearly and honestly at the outset.

Types of Planning Appeals We Handle in Southwark

Householder Appeals Extensions, loft conversions, roof additions and residential alterations.

Small Development & Intensification Appeals Flatted schemes, additional storeys and redevelopment proposals.

Written Representations Appeals The most common appeal route for Southwark refusals.

Appeals Against Planning Conditions Challenging conditions that are unnecessary, unreasonable or overly restrictive.

Commercial and Mixed-Use Appeals Including town centre, employment and regeneration-led proposals.

For domestic projects, see our Householder Appeals service.
For restrictive conditions, visit our Planning Conditions Appeal page.

How We Support Your Southwark Planning Appeal

Full Review of the Refusal Decision
Identification of policy conflicts, amenity tests and reasoning gaps.

Assessment of Local & National Policy
Including Southwark Local Plan policies, design guidance and appeal precedents.

Preparation of a Detailed Appeal Statement
A clear, structured and persuasive response addressing each refusal reason.

Submission to the Planning Inspectorate
End-to-end management or guided support through the appeal process.

Post-Decision Advice
Clear guidance on next steps, whether the appeal is allowed or dismissed.

Contact Cedar Planning - Free Appeal Appraisal

If your planning application in Southwark has been refused, contact Cedar Planning for a free, no-obligation appraisal of your appeal prospects.