Princess Alice, Thamesmead

Acquired in 2026 by Lidl who then successfully applied to have the existing planning use category confirmed as restaurant rather than pub. As restaurant use falls within the same overall planning category (Class E) as supermarket, Lidl will now not need to apply for change of use to convert the property into a supermarket;

China Hall, Rotherhithe

Unauthorised residential conversion of ground floor. A retrospective planning application for the conversion was refused in May 2023 and upheld by an appeal inspector in July 2024. Southwark council initiated enforcement action and in April 2026, with works to reinstate the pub space not having been carried out, the enforcement officer issued their final report recommending the owner be prosecuted;

Anglesea Arms, Woolwich

Planning application for demolition of existing building and construction of a mixed use four-storey building containing ground floor community meeting space and residential units above was refused in Mar 2026;

White Swan, Charlton

Has remained closed since 2020 with numerous change of use applications subsequently submitted and refused. In May 2026 a further application was submitted for conversion of the first floor into residential. Our branch has submitted an objection;

Kentish Drovers, Peckham

Pub is being marketed for sale by JD Wetherspoon. Planning application was submitted in Aug 2026 seeking conversion to bingo hall.

Grove, East Dulwich

Pub closed following a fire in August 2012 but remained leased to Stonegate until Sept 2025. The freeholder, Dulwich Estate, applied in April 2026 to demolish the building and create a temporary community garden whilst future redevelopment plans are finalised. Our branch has submitted an objection;

Who'd A Thought It, Plumstead

Planning application submitted in July 2026 seeking to convert the pub into residential. Our branch has submitted an objection;

Pickwick, Charlton

Pub has been closed since 2017. Planning application was submitted in Feb 2026 seeking change of use to Class E commercial.