Planning application
319-325 High Holborn (Heron House), 326-332 High Holborn And 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), And 44 Southampton Buildings, WC1 And WC2
Works: Demolition
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Observations to adjoining borough in relation to application ref: 24/01262/FULMAJ for Demolition of existing buildings at 326-332 High Holborn & 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House) and 44 Southampton Buildings and construction of new building comprising of two basement levels, ground plus 9 upper stories (65.8m AOD), including a mezzanine at upper ground level and external plant space at roof level, consisting of office floorspace (Class E(g)(i)) on ground and upper levels, retail/food and beverage floorspace (Use Class E(a)-(b)) at ground level and flexible cultural/ exhibition/performance/ learning/ community/ creative affordable workspace (Use Classes F1(a)-(e)/ F2(b)/ E(g)(i)/ Sui Generis) floorspace at ground and basement levels; creation of public realm, including new hard and soft landscaping, external terraces, provision of new servicing facilities and associated access from Southampton Buildings, cycle parking and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference P2025/0163/OBS
Application record
- Reference
- P2025/0163/OBS
- Type
- Observations to Adjoining Borough
- Status
- Decided (details on the council site) As published: FINAL DECISION
- Received
- 2 Jun 2025
- Validated
- 2 Jun 2025
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2025
Received by Islington
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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