Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

1. 28 Jun 2022

   Received by Southwark

2. 21 Jul 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Major - GRANTED

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 26/EES/0020 Awaiting decision

  Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road London Southwark

  Pre-application (meeting and written advice (follow up)) in relation to a non-material amendment for 22/AP/2295 (Building 1)

  Submitted 3 Jul 2026
• 26/AP/1338 Awaiting decision

  Bankside Yards (BY1) 245 Blackfriars Road London SE1

  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')

  Submitted 11 May 2026 Amendments

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• Bankside Yards (BY1) 245 Blackfriars Road London SE1

  26/AP/1338 Submitted 11 May 2026 50 yards 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

• BY1 Development Site (former Ludgate House) Blackfriars Road London

  21/AP/0709 Submitted 24 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  Request for a Scoping Opinion for the proposed redevelopment of the site, involving the construction of a single building approximately 72m above ordnance datum (AOD) in height, comprising residential and retail development and associated public realm and landscaping

  Decided Outline 4 docs

• Land In Front Of 245 Blackfriars Road London Southwark

  23/AP/2677 Submitted 25 Sep 2023 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

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

  25/AP/2571 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards 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

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

  22/AP/3370 Submitted 26 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment of planning permission 18/AP/3696 which was an amendment to 18/AP/1702, 17/AP/286 and 12/AP/3940 . The proposed amendments include:Amendments to the railway arches on both the east and west facing elevations of the railway viaduct in order to accommodate structural capabilities;Internal reconfiguration of some railway arches as a result of structural issues;Provision of a mezzanine within the railway arches and clarification of uses and areas.

  Decided Conditions 11 docs

• 26/AP/2734 Awaiting decision

  Flat D 116 Barry Road London Southwark SE22 0HP

  Construction of a rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0663 Granted

  Burgess Business Park Parkhouse Street London Southwark SE5 7TJ

  Construction of new employment floorspace to provide Class E(g)(iii) and Class B8 floorspace, together with associated external works including the installation of a security cabin and replacement boundary fencing.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0565 Withdrawn

  Church Of St Thomas More 380 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8ND

  Landscaping works to provide accessible access from the church carpark to the John Paul Community Hall and Parish Office.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2659 Awaiting decision

  23B Adys Road London Southwark SE15 4DX

  Rear dormer with 2no. rooflights on front slope plus a roof terrace over part of rear addition roof

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2660 Awaiting decision

  Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

  Installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications