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Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3JR

Granted Greenwich 23/3639/K Consultation by other Borough\LDDC

Works: Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, café/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway (Little New Street To Wine Office Court), enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works. (PLEASE NOTE: This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. Copies of the Environmental Statement are available from Avison Young, 65 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NQ).

As published by the council, reference 23/3639/K

Application record

Reference
23/3639/K
Type
Consultation by other Borough\LDDC
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
9 Nov 2023
Validated
9 Nov 2023
Decided
18 Jan 2024
Ward
Out of Borough
Decision by
Delegation
Postcode
EC4A 3JR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Greenwich register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/3530/K Granted

    Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3JR

    Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, café/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway, enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works.

    Decided 28 Nov 2023 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Nov 2023

    Received by Greenwich

  2. 18 Jan 2024

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Greenwich granted permission on 18 January 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

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  • Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

    23/01102/FULMAJ Submitted 2 Oct 2023 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/ foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, cafe/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway (Little New Street To Wine Office Court), enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works. (PLEASE NOTE: This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement. Copies of the Environmental Statement are available from Avison Young, 65 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NQ).

    Granted Full applications Demolition 423 docs
    Major scheme
  • Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

    PA/23/01992/NC Submitted 30 Oct 2023 50 yards away

    Observations requested by City of London for Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, café/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway, enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works.

    Granted Demolition 2 docs
  • Hill House, 1 Little New Street, London, EC4A 3JR

    23/3530/K Submitted 30 Oct 2023 50 yards away

    Demolition of existing building above ground with retention of existing basement and piles/foundations and erection of a mixed use office building comprising two basement levels, lower ground, upper ground and upper ground mezzanine plus 18 upper storeys for the provision of office space (Use Class E), gym/auditorium (Use Class E), flexible office, café/retail (Use Class E), reprovision of existing library (Use Class F1), flexible library/office (Use Class F1/E) and restaurant (Use Class E), discontinuance of the City Walkway, enhanced and enlarged public realm, hard and soft landscaping, highway works, and associated enabling works.

    Granted Outline Demolition 4 docs
  • Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

    26/01161/PODC Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of Decanting Strategy pursuant to Schedule 3, Paragraph 16.19.1 of the Section 106 agreement dated 28th March 2025 (planning reference no. 23/01102/FULMAJ)

    Granted 3 docs
  • Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

    26/01164/PODC Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of Temporary Library Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3, Paragraph 16.19.3 of the Section 106 agreement dated 28th March 2025 (planning reference no. 23/01102/FULMAJ)

    Granted 4 docs
  • Hill House 1 Little New Street London EC4A 3JR

    26/01163/PODC Submitted 11 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of Temporary Library Inventory and Specification pursuant to Schedule 3, Paragraph 16.19.3 of the Section 106 agreement dated 28th March 2025 (planning reference no. 23/01102/FULMAJ)

    Granted 3 docs

In Greenwich

  • 25/1867/K Decided

    Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY; Andaz Hotel, 40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN; and 50 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY

    Phased development comprising partial demolition and alterations, including station concourse, trainsheds, and truss/columns, demolition of 50 Liverpool Street, demolition of Bishopsgate Square entrance and Hope Square entrance; works to Sun Street Passage; Works of reconstruction and remodelling of station basement, lower and upper concourse levels, new station columns/truss and roof (in part); introduction of new lifts, escalators and stairs and service spine at basement; increased operational space; insertion of new ticket gates; creation of new station entrances from Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; creation of new units at lower and upper concourse levels for Class E (shops, cafe, restaurants),hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and pub/bar (Sui Generis); creation of new upper concourses and associated new public access from Exchange Square including new walkways; provision of over-station development reaching a maximum height of 97.67m AOD to accommodate Class E use (commercial, service and business); and creation of an auditorium (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with ancillary terrace; creation of a public amenity terrace (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with access from Hope Square entrance; provision of private office terraces; provision of cycle parking and associated access ramp, servicing, refuse and ancillary plant; alterations to pedestrian and vehicular access including provision of new ramp; public realm works to Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; and associated works.

    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 25/1799/K Decided

    Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House, Tiller Road, London E14 8PS

    Demolition of the existing buildings and structures and construction of residential dwellings (Use Class C3), community/commercial floorspace (Use Class E and F), public realm works, landscaping, access, servicing, parking and associated works. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment.

    Received 28 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 25/4205/K Decided

    Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY

    Phased development comprising partial demolition and alterations (Re-consultation due to the submission of additional information).

    Received 8 Dec, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/0297/K Decided

    Site Comprising Liverpool Street Station, 50 Liverpool Street, Sun Street Passage, 40 Liverpool Street (in Part), Hope Square, And Bishopsgate Plaza London EC2M 7PY

    Phased development comprising partial demolition and alterations, including station concourse, trainsheds, and truss/columns, demolition of 50 Liverpool Street, demolition of Bishopsgate Square entrance and Hope Square entrance; works to Sun Street Passage; Works of reconstruction and remodelling of station basement, lower and upper concourse levels, new station columns/truss and roof (in part); introduction of new lifts, escalators and stairs and service spine at basement; increased operational space; insertion of new ticket gates; creation of new station entrances from Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; creation of new units at lower and upper concourse levels for Class E (shops, cafe, restaurants),hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and pub/bar (Sui Generis); creation of new upper concourses and associated new public access from Exchange Square including new walkways; provision of over-station development reaching a maximum height of 97.67m AOD to accommodate Class E use (commercial, service and business); and creation of an auditorium (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with ancillary terrace; creation of a public amenity terrace (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with access from Hope Square entrance; provision of private office terraces; provision of cycle parking and associated access ramp, servicing, refuse and ancillary plant; alterations to pedestrian and vehicular access including provision of new ramp; public realm works to Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; and associated works.

    Received 27 Jan, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 25/1482/K Decided

    CAR PARK, BLACKHEATH STATION, BLACKHEATH VILLAGE, LONDON, SE3 9LE

    Construction of three buildings ranging between 3 - 5 storeys, comprising 45 residential units (Use Class C3) , flexible commercial and learning and non-residential institution space (Use Class E and Use Class F1), the provision of a farmers market and landscaping works including public square, cycle parking, car parking, plant and associated ancillary works including the relocation of a sewer at Car Park, Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village SE3.

    Received 4 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline