The Rex Building, 62 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1EB

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Greenwich

2. 15 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Greenwich granted permission on 15 September 2025, 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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• The Rex Building 62 Queen Street City Of London London EC4R 1EB

  25/06088/OBS Submitted 20 Aug 2025 2m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing building including: (i) removal of the BMU; (ii) reconfiguration of the sixth floor plant and enclosure to provide an extension in the form of a rooftop pavilion, external amenity space and associated balustrading; (iii) extension of the lifts to sixth floor level; (iv) installation of green roof at sixth floor level; (v) installation of PV panels at seventh floor level; (vi) facade alterations including installation of vents within existing windows, a revised building entrance on Queen Street, and installation of a gantry rail; (vii) provision of cycle parking, end of trip facilities, and wellbeing space; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazing 1 doc

• The Rex Building 62 Queen Street London EC4R 1EB

  25/00987/FULL Submitted 25 Jul 2025 3m away

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing building including: (i) removal of the BMU; (ii) reconfiguration of the sixth floor plant and enclosure to provide an extension in the form of a rooftop pavilion, external amenity space and associated balustrading; (iii) extension of the lifts to sixth floor level; (iv) installation of green roof at sixth floor level; (v) installation of PV panels at seventh floor level; (vi) facade alterations including installation of vents within existing windows, a revised building entrance on Queen Street, and installation of a gantry rail; (vii) provision of cycle parking, end of trip facilities, and wellbeing space; and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 61 docs

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01056/LBC Submitted 4 Aug 2025 30m away

  Internal and external alterations to the existing unit to facilitate the change of use from office (Class E(g)i) to a residential dwelling (Class C3), including upgrades to drainage, works to internal partitions, installation of new French doors to the rear lightwell, replacement of roof light to lower ground floor, new conservation roof light to main roof, replacement and upgrade of windows, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1 32 docs
  Domestic

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01055/FULL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 30m away

  Alterations to the existing unit to facilitate the change of use from office (Class E(g)i) to a residential dwelling (Class C3), including external alterations to the front steps, installation of new French doors to the rear lightwell, replacement of rooflight to lower ground floor, new conservation roof light to main roof, replacement and upgrade of windows, and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 32 docs
  Domestic

• Whittington House 19 - 20 College Hill London EC4R 2RP

  23/00390/LBC Submitted 13 Apr 2023 41m away

  External maintenance of main roof including slate renewal and lead detailing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 40 Queen Street London EC4R 1DD

  24/00471/MDC Submitted 9 May 2024 50m away

  Submission of (a) particulars and samples of the materials to be used on the storage structure and all external faces of the roof terrace; (b) details of soffits, hand rails and balustrades; and suicide prevention measures pursuant to conditions 2 and 7 of planning permission 23/01418/FULL dated 18/03/2024.

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 26/2444/PIP Awaiting decision

  46 & 48 ST JOHNS PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7JH

  An application for Permission in Principle for a minimum and a maximum of one residential dwelling in the rear garden of 46 & 48 St Johns Park and accessed via Vicarage Avenue.

  14 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/2212/PIP Awaiting decision

  FORMER TENNIS CLUB, BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, SE3 0HB

  An application for Permission in Principle for residential development comprising the implementation of up to 9 houses (Use Class C3) with associated landscaping and parking and associated works. [Departure From Development Plan: Proposal in Metropolitan Open Land]

  24 Jul 2026 Outline
• 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.

  5 Jun 2025 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.

  28 May 2025 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).

  8 Dec 2025 Outline