How many self-storage planning applications has Southwark received?

72 applications are on record — 45 approved, 1 refused, 26 still pending.

What is the approval rate for self storage in Southwark?

98% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Southwark.

How long does Southwark take to decide a storage application?

The median decision time is 69 days, measured across approved and refused applications.

Southwark: self-storage planning

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Southwark has processed 72 self-storage planning applications on record — 45 approved and 1 refused (a 98% approval rate on decided cases), with a median decision time of 69 days. There are 4 operating storage facilities tracked within the authority. Last refreshed 2026-09-20.

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Total applications

Approval rate

98%

45 approved · 1 refused

Median decision

69d

Approved + refused only

Facilities tracked

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Facilities in Southwark

Facility	Operator	Format
Self Storage SE1 4XY	Independent	mixed	Details →
Access Self Storage Bermondsey SE1 5SF	Access Self Storage	mixed	Details →
Robert Guy SE16 2DB	Robert Guy	mixed	Details →
Safestore SE15 1JL	Safestore	indoor	Details →

Self-storage planning in Southwark — the essentials

How many self-storage planning applications has Southwark received?: 72 applications are on record — 45 approved, 1 refused, 26 still pending.
What is the approval rate for storage in Southwark?: 98% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Southwark. That makes it a favourable authority for storage development.
How long does Southwark take to decide a storage application?: The median decision time in Southwark is 69 days from validation, measured across approved and refused applications.