Planning application
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
Works: New dwelling Demolition Major scheme
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Proposal
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'.
As published by the council, reference 22/AP/3266
Application record
- Reference
- 22/AP/3266
- Type
- Variation of a legal agreement
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Agreed - for App Types VLA & VNMC
- Received
- 13 Sep 2022
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2022
- Decided
- 24 Jul 2023
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Decision by
- Delegated - Source Team
- Postcode
- SE1 9JH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 5 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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23/AP/2844 Decided
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
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'
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22/AP/3370 Decided
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
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.
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22/AP/3303 Granted
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
Part details of condition 17 (Design section details - viaduct shop frontages only) pursuant to planning permission 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.)
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22/AP/2020 Granted
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
Discharge of an amended landscape scheme in relation to Building 3/Ludgate C only, as required by condition 13 (Landscaping Plan) of planning permission 18/AP/3696 (Minor material amendment to 18/AP/1702 which was an amendment to 17/AP/286 and 12/AP/3940) for the redevelopment of the Ludgate and Sampson House site.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Sep 2022
Received by Southwark
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14 Sep 2022
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2023
Decision issued: Agreed - for App Types VLA & VNMC
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15 Aug 2026
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Decided Conditions 54 docs -
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Notification submitted to satisfy Schedule 1 Clause 7.1.3.3 (First occupation of any phase) of Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 18/AP/3696
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Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 8 docsMajor scheme -
Sampson House 64 Hopton Street SE1 9JH & Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road SE1 & Railway Arches.
Part details of condition 17 (Design section details - viaduct shop frontages only) pursuant to planning permission 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.)
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Partial Details of Condition 37 (external lighting), as required by planning permission 18/AP/3696 dated 18/12/2019 for - 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 anew 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.
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