Sampson House, 64 Hopton Street And Ludgate House, 245 Blackfriars Road London And Railway Arches SE1 9JH

1. 4 May 2020

   Received by Southwark

2. 31 Jul 2020

   Decision issued: Advertisement Consent-GRANTED

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.

  22/AP/3266 Submitted 13 Sep 2022 11m away

  Partial discharge of planning obligation Schedule 3, Paragraph 10.2 (Specification and Detailed Drawings for Highway Works) of the s106 agreement dated 28 March 2014 (as subsequently varied on 4 March 2019 by deed of variation ref. 18/AP/1316) in conjunction with Phase LH only, relating to planning permission ref. 12/AP/3940: 'Demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a mixed use development totalling 144,622 sq.metres GEA comprising 489 flats (Class C3), 45,378 sqm (including basement) of offices (Class B1), 2,627sqm of retail (Classes A1-A5), 1,969sqm of community uses (Class D1) and 1,014sqm of gym (Class D2). New open space including formation of two new east-west routes, new public square, reconfigured vehicular and pedestrian access and works to the public highway with associated works including landscaping and basement car park for 200 cars (including 54 disabled car parking spaces) plus servicing and plant areas. Change of use of the railway arches from a nightclub to retail, gym and community uses. Configuration of the toilet block for retail uses and toilets'.

  Decided Conditions New dwelling Demolition 12 docs
  Major scheme

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street London Southwark SE1 9JH

  22/AP/2243 Submitted 23 Jun 2022 20m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 18/AP/1603 to secure the following amendments: Relocation and redesign of the residential entrance;Revisions to the core and floorplate layout;Amendments to the retail unit and the rooftop pavilion;Amendments to total number of units and the unit mix; and,Elevational amendments including amendments to elevation setting out, provision of winter gardens in lieu of some balconies, amendments to the location of balconies to provide them on the building corners.

  Decided Conditions 19 docs

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road

  22/AP/3239 Submitted 9 Sep 2022 24m away

  Non material amendment of condition 25 of planning permission ref. 18/AP/3696 (Minor material amendment to 18/AP/1702 which was an amendment to 17/AP/286 and 12/AP/3940 in order to make external and internal amendments to Ludgate C comprising:Amendments to the roof top plant which has been reoriented and consolidated which ensures that it is no longer visible in the key views from the east along Southwark Street and creates the opportunity for a brown roof over the plant area.The external alterations to the roof plant allow internal re-arrangements on the upper floors which provide additional office space (1,180sqm GIA) with the insertion of a new mezzanine level.Alterations to the facade including the size and orientation of the glass panels.Enhancements to the base of the building around the newly created public realm including the treatment of the columns and the soffit).

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road

  22/AP/3238 Submitted 9 Sep 2022 24m away

  Non-material amendment of condition 25 'Energy' of planning permission ref. 19/AP/1950 (Variation to Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 18/AP/1702 (which was a minor material amendment to planning permission 17/AP/2286) for the redevelopment of the site to provide new offices, homes and other commercial and leisure floorspace to allow for:Amendments to the façade, including the setting out and profile of the masonry cladding frame; Provision of a canopy at the entrance to the northern residential lobby; Changes to the amenity deck covering the parking drop-off, including being 'greened' with trailing foliage; Amendments to the entrance locations - the north and south elevation entrances remain in similar positions and a new retail entrance to the western elevation; Amendments to the internal layouts of the residential units; Provision of resident amenity space at ground floor mezzanine level and level 21 to provide a total of 717.9m2 total residents' amenity; Minor adjustment by 300mm to the east and west set-back elevations; Minor adjustment by 540mm above level 21 on the north set back elevation; and Details of the proposed landscape design around Ludgate House Block A, Ludgate House Block B and Ludgate House Block C).

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street London Southwark SE1 9JH

  25/AP/3678 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 30m away

  Deed of Variation to amend the section 106 agreement (to allow the affordable housing contribution to be paid in 4 instalments, to amend the definitions relating to Review 1 and Review 2 Build Costs, and to correct the definition of Social Rented Units) attached to planning permission ref. 18/AP/1603 dated 22/12/2020 for 'Redevelopment to create two levels of basement and the erection of five buildings ranging from seven to 34 storeys plus plant (heights ranging from 28.9m AOD 123.9m AOD) to provide: 341 dwellings (Class C3); 8,054sqm (GIA) of office space (Class B1); 1,436sqm (GIA) of retail floorspace (Class A1-A4); 904sqm (GIA) of cultural floorspace (Class D1/D2); 16,254sqm (GIA) hotel with up to 126 rooms (Class C1); new open space; reconfigured vehicular and pedestrian access; highway works; landscaping; basement car park for 107 cars (including 29 disabled car parking spaces), plus servicing and plant areas; and works associated and ancillary to the proposed development'.

  Decided Conditions 3 docs
  Major scheme

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.

  23/AP/2844 Submitted 10 Oct 2023 30m away

  Non-material amendment of planning permission ref no.18/AP/3696 - Minor material amendment to 18/AP/1702 which was an amendment to 17/AP/286 and 12/AP/3940 in order to make external and internal amendments to Ludgate C comprising: Amendments to the roof top plant which has been reoriented and consolidated which ensures that it is no longer visible in the key views from the east along Southwark Street and creates the opportunity for a brown roof over the plant area.The external alterations to the roof plant allow internal re-arrangements on the upper floors which provide additional office space (1,180sqm GIA) with the insertion of a new mezzanine level.Alterations to the facade including the size and orientation of the glass panels.Enhancements to the base of the building around the newly created public realm including the treatment of the columns and the soffit.NMA sought: Amendment of wording of condition 1 'Approved Drawings' and proposed new condition for a 'Masterplan consents plan'

  Decided Conditions 54 docs

• 26/AP/1241 Granted

  71 - 79 Southwark Street London Southwark SE1 0JA

  Display of new projecting (flag sign) that will be visible.

  29 Apr 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1437 Granted

  Canada Water Masterplan - Land Bounded By Lower Road (West), Redriff Road (South), Quebec Way (East) Surrey Quays Road And Canada Water Dock (North) And Site At Roberts Close London SE16

  Retrospective Consent sought for the display of Canada Water branding and wayfinding adverts together with bulkhead lighting, on hoardings from Surrey Quays Road along the north of the Surrey Quays Leisure Park towards Quebec Way (to facilitate a pedestrian route through the site).

  19 May 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/0960 Granted

  51 Borough High Street London Southwark SE1 1NB

  Display of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign.

  1 Apr 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/2294 Awaiting decision

  Duke Of York 47 - 48 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 1DR

  Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the exterior of the building comprising Sign A, two pictorial signs with brackets, linolites and drop panels; Sign B, one signwritten house name; Sign C, two signwritten secondary text signs; Sign D, one brass lantern with bow bracket; Sign E, six LED floodlights; Sign F, three replacement awnings to the existing frame; Sign G, five window decals; Sign H, one signwritten house number; and Sign I, three brass cowl lights.

  31 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/AP/1529 Granted

  2-4 Ragstone Street London Southwark SE1 6GN

  Installation of three internally illuminated fascia signs and three internally illuminated projecting hanging signs.

  27 May 2026 Advertising