Issue details

Constitutional changes in relation to the role officers and planning committees in deciding planning applications

To approve changes to the Council's constitution with regard to planning committee delegation and the plan-making process.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant impact on the community;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

Open/Closed: Closed - Reason 3;

Decision due: November 2026 by Council Assembly

Lead member: Councillor Alexandra Austin, Executive Member for Public Works and New Homes cllr.alexandra.austin@southwark.gov.uk, Councillor Victor Chamberlain, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Strategic Planning, and Wellbeing victor.chamberlain@southwark.gov.uk

Lead director: Strategic Director of Resources

Department: Resources

Contact: Clive Palfreyman, Strategic Director of Resources Email: Clive.Palfreyman@southwark.gov.uk.

Making Representations: Dennis Sangweme 020 7525 5419 dennis.sangweme@southwark.gov.uk