Sampson House 64 Hopton Street London Southwark SE1 9JH

1. 3 Nov 2023

   Received by Southwark

2. 7 Nov 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Feb 2024

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawfulness Exist- GRANTED

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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

  22/AP/3370 Submitted 26 Sep 2022 5m 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

• 56 Sampson House, 64 Hopton Street And Ludgate House, 245 Blackfriars Road And Railway Arches London Southwark SE1 9JH

  19/AP/7535 Submitted 20 Dec 2019 28m away

  Details of Condition 19 'Sample Materials' relating to Ludgate Building C only (Partial discharge) of planning permission LBS reg no 18/AP/1702 for a Minor material amendment to regularise the condition numbers pursuant to planning permission 17/AP/2286 for: (Variation of Condition 2, approved plans, of planning permission 12/AP/3940 for "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. The development contains of 9 new buildings: Ludgate A: 13 storeys (62.08m AOD), Ludgate B: 49 storeys (169.60m AOD), Ludgate C: 15 storeys (73m AOD), Sampson A: 17 storeys (62.85m AOD), Sampson B: 31 storeys, (112.10m AOD), Sampson C: 27 storeys (98.30m AOD), Sampson D: 14 storeys (60.80m AOD), Sampson E: 5 storeys (24.6m AOD), Sampson F: 6 storeys (28.9m AOD)",to allow for amendments to two consented office buildings. An additional 3 storeys to Ludgate C with design changes and a reduction of 7 storeys to Sampson D with design changes.)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Demolition 7 docs
  Major scheme

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

  23/AP/2844 Submitted 10 Oct 2023 29m away

  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'

  Decided Conditions 54 docs

• Sampson House 64 Hopton Street Ludgate House 245 Blackfriars Road Railway Arches London SE1

  26/AP/1588 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 29m away

  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

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• Bankside Yards (BY2) 64 Hopton Street London Southwark SE1 9JH

  26/AP/0404 Submitted 11 Feb 2026 29m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Non-material amendment (BY2) to planning permission ref: 18/AP/3696 (parent app: 12/AP/3940) for the 'Demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a mixed use development totalling 144,622sqm 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)...' NMA sought: -Increase of parapet on top of 2nd stair extension; -Increase in depth of 'long bar' retail unit in ground floor colonnade; -Omission of two false colonnade columns; -Change of colonnade soffit material; -Amendment to main and secondary entrance canopies; -Changes to car drop-off soffit design; -Cut back of the resident's amenity deck at ground floor mezzanine level; -Change to the landscape design at ground floor; and -Other minor amendments

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 8 docs
  Major scheme

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

  22/AP/3303 Submitted 16 Sep 2022 29m away

  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.)

  Granted Conditions 39 docs

• 26/AP/1316 Granted

  Seavington House Champion Hill London Southwark SE5 8DN

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) to confirm excavation works carried out on the site in the form of trial pits constitute a material operation under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and therefore represent lawful commencement of the approved planning permission 22/AP/0174.

  7 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/AP/1420 Granted

  40 Strathnairn Street London Southwark SE1 5BL

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for construction of a ground floor rear extension and a rear dormer.

  18 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/AP/1618 Granted

  252 Barry Road London Southwark SE22 0JS

  Certificate of lawful development (proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension.

  5 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/AP/1577 Granted

  Residence Inn By Marriott London Bridge 201-211 Long Lane London SE1 4PN

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for undertaking of facade remedial works to remove combustible cladding materials and replace with a like-for-like non-combustible cladding with no change to the outer aesthetics of the building.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/AP/1509 Withdrawn

  Railway Arch 101 Rockingham Street London Southwark SE1 6PD

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for confirmation of implementation of planning permission 22/AP/3065: Change of use of the railway arch at 101 Rockingham Street from Use Class B8 (Storage/Distribution) to Use Classes E (Commercial, Business and Service) and F2 (Local Community) and a new glazed facade to the exterior including 2x extractor fans.

  27 May 2026 Lawful development