BY1 Development Site (former Ludgate House) Blackfriars Road London

1. 24 Feb 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 25 Feb 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Jun 2022

   Decision issued: Scoping Opinion - EIA Regs

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

  22/AP/2295 Submitted 28 Jun 2022 0.1 miles away

  Construction of a lower ground, upper ground and 18 storey building comprising Use Class E (office and retail) floorspace incorporating internal amendments to part of the existing site-wide basement at levels B1 and B2 and all landscaping, public realm and highways improvements together with all associated and ancillary works.The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017

  Granted Full applications 202 docs
  Major scheme

• Bankside Yards (BY1) 245 Blackfriars Road London SE1

  26/AP/1338 Submitted 11 May 2026 0.1 miles away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  Minor material amendment (S73) pursuant to planning permission 22/AP/2295 dated 12.03.2024 (BY1) for the 'Construction of a lower ground, upper ground and 18 storey building comprising Use Class E (office and retail) floorspace incorporating internal amendments to part of the existing site-wide basement at levels B1 and B2 and all landscaping, public realm and highways improvements together with all associated and ancillary works.' Amendments include: -Height and massing increase -Rooftop reconfiguration -Repositioning of inset balconies (from corners to centre of northern elevation) -Alterations to public realm (planters, benches, paving) -Elevational treatment (cladding, planting, shading fins) -Base of building (concrete raking column structure) -Blackfriars station entrance (reduction of roof 'wings')

  Awaiting decision Amendments 65 docs

• Blackfriars Bridge South Garden Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 9UF

  25/AP/2571 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 0.1 miles away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Works to trees with a TPO: T1, T2, T3, and T4 (of TPO 43 per the map contained within the TPO) - crown thin by 10-20% (as agreed with the City of London Corporation who maintain the trees following a site visit earlier in 2025).

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Land In Front Of 245 Blackfriars Road London Southwark

  23/AP/2677 Submitted 25 Sep 2023 0.1 miles away

  Works to TPO trees:T2 - Cut back to previous pruning points to clear site boundary. Leave all growth not interfering with boundary untouched. Cut back epicormic growth on lower stem only to clear boundary.(Smaller branches may need to be cut back closer to main stem to ensure site boundary is cleared. This is to be confirmed via photos/phone call on the day of works and will only be done if absolutely necessary).T3 - Remove x3 lower secondary branches originating from major most southern stem.Reduce overhang at top of crown by approx. 2-2.5m only where necessary to provide clearance of site boundary.Reduce western side of the crown overhanging the road back by approx. 1.25-1.5m to allow access for large plant machinery (approx. 0.5-1m from the curb).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road London

  22/00711/OBS Submitted 4 Aug 2022 0.1 miles away

  Construction of a lower ground, upper ground and 18 storey building comprising Use Class E (office and retail) floorspace incorporating internal amendments to part of the existing site-wide basement at levels B1 and B2 and all landscaping, public realm and highways improvements together with all associated and ancillary works. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. Electronic Copies of the ES and NTS are available free of charge. Hard copies would have an associated printing charge. To request a copy, please contact [email protected] (Observation from other Borough).

  Granted 4 docs

• Bt Street Hub CIL 08 Outside 1 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

  25/AP/3702 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 0.1 miles away

  Display of two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• 25/AP/3819 Decided

  229-235 Southwark Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 6NP

  Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the redevelopment of land comprising circa 850 student accommodation beds, associated amenity and ancillary space within a single tower up to 48 storeys, with up to 400 sqm of non-residential space (potentially including commercial, workspace, retail, and community uses) and new public realm.

  Received 23 Dec, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/AP/0089 Decided

  177 Abbey Street London Southwark SE1 2AN

  EIA Screening Request in relation to proposed key worker homes and community facility

  Received 13 Jan, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/AP/0292 Decided

  711 - 733 Old Kent Road London Southwark SE15 1JL

  Formal request for EIA Screening Opinion redevelopment of the Site, to provide up to three buildings comprising up to 250 residential units, commercial and community floorspace and a potential health centre. The Proposed Development will also provide cycle parking spaces, disabled user car parking ,and refuse and recycling storage spaces. The Site covers approximately 0.36 hectares (ha)

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 25/AP/3792 Decided

  202 And 203-208 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8NJ

  EIA Screening Opinion in accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (the "EIA Regulations"), and in accordance with Regulation 6(1) of the EIA Regulations, in respect of the proposed development comprising; Aparthotel accommodation with up to 330 rooms; up to 500 sqm GIA of publicly accessible areas, including reception, lounge, bar, cafe and co-working space at ground floor level; and development up to 89m AOD.

  Received 18 Dec, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline
• 25/AP/2430 Awaiting decision

  Ruby Triangle Site Land Bounded By Old Kent Road Ruby Street And Sandgate Street London SE15 1LE

  Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for a full revised planning application for the proposed development known as Ruby Triangle, bounded by Old Kent Road, Ruby Street and Sandgate Street, SE15 1LG.

  Received 22 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Outline