Planning application
26/00444/OBS
Somerset House 18 Mansell Street London E1 8AA
Proposal
Consultation from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a planning application for the variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PA/21/01713 dated 13/06/2025 (as amended by non-material amendment PA/26/00170), which granted permission for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a building ranging from basement, ground plus 19 storeys, comprising office (Class E) and visitor accommodation (Class C1); associated cycle and car parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.' Amendments to include increases in the number of hotel rooms and office floorspace; increases to building height and depth including an additional storey and mezzanine and enlarged fifth and sixth floor; alterations to servicing and parking arrangements; substation relocation; and associated changes to internal layouts, roof plant and external elevations. (LBTH Ref. PA/26/00386/S).
As published by the council, reference 26/00444/OBS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Mar 2026
Received by City of London
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12 May 2026
Decision issued: No Objections to OBS
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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