Planning application
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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).
As published by the council, reference 22/AP/3049
Application record
- Reference
- 22/AP/3049
- Type
- S.73 Vary/Remove Conds/Minor Alterations
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Variation Minor Material Changes Granted
- Received
- 1 Sep 2022
- Validated
- 13 Sep 2022
- Decided
- 2 Jan 2024
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Decision by
- Planning Committee
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2022
Received by Southwark
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13 Sep 2022
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Jan 2024
Decision issued: Variation Minor Material Changes Granted
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15 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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26/AP/2541 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
Details of Condition 18 (Refuse Storage Facilities) as required by full planning permission 22/AP/3049 as amended by 25/AP/2305 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).
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26/AP/2318 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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.
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26/AP/2220 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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).'
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26/AP/2215 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
Details of condition 17 (Landscaping Management Plan) 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).'
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26/AP/1828 Decided
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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)'.
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26/AP/1637 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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).'
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26/AP/0289 Decided
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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).'
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25/AP/3256 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
Details of condition 32 (Reporting of archaeological works) pursuant to planning permission 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).)
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25/AP/2607 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
Details of condition 10 (Material samples) part a only (with revised brick and mortar to those approved by 25/AP/1066) pursuant to 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).'
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25/AP/2305 Awaiting decision
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 dated 2/1/2024 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)." The proposed amendments include; Ground floor fire escape door location updated to comply with fire regulations. The facade line at the west side of the hotel building has been straightened due to site measured survey information of the existing office risers. UKPN doors updated to UKPN recommendation and latest information received at technical design stage. Cold room roof height extended to accommodate the existing office services offset. Basement level modifications to accommodate increased MEP plant area requirements.
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160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. 22/AP/3049 dated 2/1/2024 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)." The proposed amendments include; Ground floor fire escape door location updated to comply with fire regulations. The facade line at the west side of the hotel building has been straightened due to site measured survey information of the existing office risers. UKPN doors updated to UKPN recommendation and latest information received at technical design stage. Cold room roof height extended to accommodate the existing office services offset. Basement level modifications to accommodate increased MEP plant area requirements.
Awaiting decision Conditions 24 docs -
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
96% historically approved · decision due ~7 Nov
Details of condition 10 (Material samples) part a only (with revised brick and mortar to those approved by 25/AP/1066) pursuant to 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
96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan
Details of condition 32 (Reporting of archaeological works) pursuant to planning permission 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 3 docs -
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
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
Alterations to the facades of the office building with removal of the cladding, introduction of a fire escape door at roof level and upgrading the existing plant equipment (including addition of louvres).
Granted Full applications 32 docs -
160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ
95% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug
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)'.
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