Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022
P42 Pubs
- Pubs must be protected from development resulting in a change of use or loss of the pub. In exceptional circumstances, development proposals resulting in the loss of a pub will only be permitted where there is no market demand for the pub use. This needs to be demonstrated by a marketing exercise for two years, immediately prior to any planning application, for both its existing condition and as an opportunity for improved pub use at market rates.
- Alterations leading to a loss of cellarage, other functional or ancillary space or changes to a pub that make it unviable will not be permitted.
- Where a change of use is acceptable, development must retain the design, character and heritage value of the building where it makes a positive contribution to streetscape and local character.
- The registration or nomination of a pub as an Asset of Community Value will be treated as a significant material consideration.
For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022