1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL & Porter Tun Room, The Brewery, Milton Street, London, EC1Y 4SA

1. 19 Sep 2025

   Received by Greenwich

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• 1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL

  26/0587/K Submitted 24 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing buildings, reuse/retrofitting of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)-(c)) comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; minor excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Granted Outline Demolition 3 docs

• 1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL

  PA/25/01660/NC Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Observation requested by City of London for the following development; This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)- (c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development. And an application for listed building consent (25/00830/LBC) for the following works at the above site: External alterations to the south elevation of the Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery in connection with the development at 1 Silk Street. Demolition of the brick casing and removal of services and a vent belonging to 1 Silk Street, fixed against the brewery building elevation, including making good of any existing brickwork.

  Granted Demolition 2 docs

• 1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL

  PA/26/00347 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)- (c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Granted Demolition 2 docs

• 1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL (for 25/00829/FULEIA) Porter Tun Room, The Brewery, Milton Street, London, EC1Y 4SA (for 25/00830/LBC)

  2025/2104 Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Notification from the City of London of application ref: 25/00829/FULEIA for a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)-(c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Granted Demolition

• 1 Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8AL

  PA/26/00347/NC Submitted 25 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)- (c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Granted Demolition 2 docs

• 1 Silk Street London EC2Y 8AL

  25/00829/FULEIA Submitted 26 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  This development is proposed to be a phased development (phase 1: demolition, phase 2 construction) comprising: the demolition of the existing buildings, partial retention of the existing basement (including creation of a mezzanine) and construction of a new building for office use (Class E(g)), flexible office/community use (Class E(g)/F2), flexible cultural/event uses (Sui Generis) and flexible retail/service/food and beverage uses (Class E(a)-(c)); comprising a basement level, ground and 20 upper storeys plus roof plant level; creation of new public space and new pedestrian routes at ground level; hard and soft landscaping; pedestrian and vehicle access; blue badge car and cycle parking; ancillary servicing, plant and other back of house space; excavation to accommodate attenuation tank beneath existing basement slab, external alterations and demolition to the south elevation of the adjoining Porter Tun Room of the former Whitbread Brewery; associated highway works, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Decided Demolition 1135 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