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

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• The Rex Building 62 Queen Street City Of London London EC4R 1EB

  25/06088/OBS Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 60 docs

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01056/LBC Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards 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 31 docs
  Domestic

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01055/FULL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards 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 31 docs
  Domestic

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

  23/00390/LBC Submitted 13 Apr 2023 50 yards 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

  23/01418/FULL Submitted 25 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Creation of a roof terrace at roof level with associated works; and installation of a storage structure within the existing mansard roof.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 21 docs

• 26/1526/K Granted

  CITY OF LONDON SCHOOLS SPORTS GROUND, 147 MARVELS LANE, GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE12 9PP

  Formation of 5x lane non-turf cricket practice area and erection of associated cricket nets/fences.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/1525/K Granted

  SCOTT HOUSE, 185 GROVE STREET, LONDON, SE8 3SH

  Redevelopment of the existing building comprising partial facade retention, and the construction of a building to provide student accommodation (Sui Generis), commercial and office floorspace (Use Class E(b)(c)(g)), together with associated landscaping, public realm improvements, access works, cycle parking, refuse/ recycling stores and associated works at Scott House, 185 Grove Street, SE8. [Please note that this planning application duplicates the consented scheme DC/24/135192 - No changes to uses, quantum, height or design are proposed]

  Received 13 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/1243/K Granted

  155 WHITE HORSE HILL, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6DH

  Demolition of single storey rear extension. Erection of front porch extension, part single storey/part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension, rear dormer window with Juliet balcony and front rooflight windows in connection with loft conversion, and elevational alterations. (Amended description - no change to drawings).

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/1273/K Granted

  Jarvis House 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LA

  Partial demolition, infill extension to the building at 5th floor fronting Smithfield Street, new facade to Smithfield Street, recladding of east elevation, replacement plant and new terrace at roof level together with new landscaping, alterations to car parking and cycle provision, and other associated works, all in connection with continued use of the part basement, ground, first to fifth floors of the building for Class E purposes and the proposed flexible dual use of part of the ground floor and basement for Class E / Sui Generis (Bar) (revised scheme)

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/1121/K Granted

  41-43 MOTTINGHAM ROAD, MOTTINGHAM, LONDON, SE9 4QZ

  Installation of retractable canopy roof to form smoking area.

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Outline