Planning application
25/01444/OBS
London College of Printing And Graphic Art, Elephant And Castle, London
Proposal
Consultation by the London Borough of Southwark for the partial demolition, refurbishment and re-use of existing London College of Communications (UAL) workshop building for flexible cultural venue (Class E/Sui Generis), demolition of all other existing buildings and structures and redevelopment of the site comprising residential (Class C3), purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis) and flexible commercial/retail (Class E) with associated amenity space, landscaping, car and cycle parking and all other associated and ancillary works (LBS ref: 25/AP/0978).
As published by the council, reference 25/01444/OBS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Oct 2025
Received by City of London
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27 Nov 2025
Decision issued: No Objections to OBS
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24 Jul 2026
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