Rooftop Friars House 157-168 Blackfriars Road London Southwark

1. 6 Sep 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 7 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Required and Approved

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 15 October 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Telecoms applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, usually as prior approval cases where the council considers siting and appearance only. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  26/AP/2220 Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 5 paragraph 3.1 of the end use 'Employment and Skills Plan' of the section 106 agreement associated with permission ref. 22/AP/3049 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

  Decided

• 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  26/AP/0289 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Details of schedule 6 clause 2.18 'affordable commercial unit management plan' and clause 3.1 'community use' (to be an amended version to that agreed by ref. 25/AP/1214) as required by ref. 22/AP/3049 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  26/AP/2318 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Non-material amendment to Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref no. 22/AP/3049 (as amended) "Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation)." The proposed amendments include; Installation of a new vertical emergency flue pipe. Revised louvred panels for roof plant. Amended louvred door changed to solid panels. Removal of vertical green wall from central courtyard design. Alteration to ground floor window fenestration to hotel reception, bar and meeting rooms. Addition of lift overrun structures extending above the roof line.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  26/AP/1637 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Details of condition 24 (Electric vehicle charging) - with no EVCP proposed - as required by planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation).'

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  26/AP/1828 Submitted 23 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Details of condition 33 'Plant Noise' as required by planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 dated 02/01/2024 for 'Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation)'.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Unit 3 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

  22/AP/0314 Submitted 3 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Display of 1 internally illuminated Fascia sign and 1 non-illuminated window Vinyl sign

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 26/AP/1085 Refused

  London Bridge Walk London Southwark SE1 2SX

  Prior notification for the installation of a 13m telecommunications mast which will support 1no. antennas and 1no. GPS module.

  Received 15 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• 25/AP/3505 Granted

  Telecommunication Mast Ref: 14718/SWK104 Red Post Hill Denmark Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

  Prior approval notification for removal of 1no existing 10 metre monopole with 3no existing antennas and 2no existing equipment cabinets to be replaced with 1no new 20 metre monopole to accommodate 9no new antennas, 2no new equipment cabinets, 1no new wraparound cabinet and associated ancillary works.

  Received 2 Dec, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 25/AP/3150 Awaiting decision

  Telecommunications Mast Site 3003016 Green Dale London Southwark SE5 8JZ

  Notification for Prior Approval for Proposed telecommunications installation. Proposed 25.0m high Valmont monopole mounted on 5.8x5.8x1.4m deep reinforced concrete base c/w 6No proposed antenna apertures and 4No proposed ?600 dishes and associated ancillary works. Site Mast Site 3003016

  Received 30 Oct, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 25/AP/2901 Awaiting decision

  Telecommunications Mast London Bridge Walk London Southwark SE1 2SX

  Prior approval for the installation of a 15m monopole which will support 4no. antennas and 1no. GPS module

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 25/AP/2753 Awaiting decision

  Telecommunications Mast Junction Of Tooley Street Fair Street London Southwark SE1 2XT

  Prior approval for the erection of a 20m high telecommunications mast

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Telecoms