Block J, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/AP/3723 Granted

  Block J, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

  Non-material amendment by planning permission ref. 17/AP/4283 dated 08/06/2018 (Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising 4,344sqm of office floorspace (Use Class B1) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations). The amendment is to update the development description to omit reference to the amount of office floorspace and update the use class. The revised development description will read: "Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising office floorspace (Use Class E(g)) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations."

  Decided 25 Apr 2023 Amendments

1. 12 Sep 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 15 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Southwark took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 22/AP/3723 Granted

  Block J, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

  Non-material amendment by planning permission ref. 17/AP/4283 dated 08/06/2018 (Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising 4,344sqm of office floorspace (Use Class B1) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations). The amendment is to update the development description to omit reference to the amount of office floorspace and update the use class. The revised development description will read: "Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising office floorspace (Use Class E(g)) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations."

  Decided 25 Apr 2023 Amendments

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark decided condition discharge and variation applications in a median of 47 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Block J, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

  22/AP/3723 Submitted 27 Oct 2022 0m away

  Non-material amendment by planning permission ref. 17/AP/4283 dated 08/06/2018 (Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising 4,344sqm of office floorspace (Use Class B1) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations). The amendment is to update the development description to omit reference to the amount of office floorspace and update the use class. The revised development description will read: "Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising office floorspace (Use Class E(g)) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations."

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 56 docs

• Block J Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road London SE16 4DG

  22/AP/3724 Submitted 27 Oct 2022 1m away

  Non-material amendment by planning permission ref. 17/AP/4283 dated 08/06/2018 (Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising 4,344sqm of office floorspace (Use Class B1) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations). The amendment is to update the development description to omit reference to the amount of office floorspace and update the use class. The revised development description will read: "Part demolition of existing building and erection of a six storey extension with basement, comprising office floorspace (Use Class E(g)) and ancillary cafe; part replacement facade and minor elevational changes to existing building and other associated development including landscape/surfacing alterations."

  Decided Conditions Extension Demolition 8 docs

• Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

  26/AP/1776 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 43m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Non material amendment of planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 (for the redevelopment of the Biscuit Factory and Campus Site). The NMA seeks amendments to the approved drawings relating to Building DE including: Ground floor - Some doors have changed from double to leaf and a half, and some double doors changed to single doors. Fascia panel has been introduced within roller shutter. Louvres replaced by fascia panels within louvred sections of elevation. Adjustment to portal height and setting out of mullions within spandrel panel. Level 03 - Height of plant screen increased by 800mm. Window cill raised to accommodate ramp to roof terrace. Ventilation louvres in overhead panel have become full width. Inclusion of pergola to roof terrace as approved by condition 25. Level 21 - South-West corner of plant enclosure at L21 chamfered to allow for sufficient clearance from MEP. Layout and number of PV panels updated to be aligned with condition 34. Raised height of AOV. Level 22 - Height of AOV increased by 370mm due to construction and waterproofing constraints. All floors - General update to setting out of internal elements with no changes to area.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

  26/AP/1753 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 43m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Non material amendment of planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 (for the redevelopment of the Biscuit Factory and Campus Site). The NMA seeks: - To amend condition 55 'Retail Controls' to remove the restriction that prevents a national multiple food store specifically to Building 5. - To install a loading bay on Collett Road. - To provide an addendum to the Delivery and Servicing Plan. Additional details for consultation: Please note that there are three related applications which deal with the establishment of a national multiple food store operator in this commercial unit (26/AP/1753), the establishment of air conditioning units and glazing alternations (26/AP/2191), and associated signage (26/AP/2192).

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Block F, The Biscuit Factory 100 Clements Road Southwark London SE16 4DG

  26/AP/1900 Submitted 1 Jul 2026 43m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Display of 1no illuminated Site ID sign, glazing manifestations, and 3no painted ghost signs as site activation features on Building F of the Biscuit Factory.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Tower Bridge Business Complex 100 Clements Road Aka Biscuit Factory And Bermondsey Campus Site Keetons Road London SE16 4DG

  26/AP/1690 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 43m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Details of condition 94 'Windowless kitchen ventilation' for Building V only (confirming there are no windowless kitchens) as required by planning permission ref. 23/AP/2124 'Demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works. Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1), and other associated works. Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including: Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624 Increased provision of social rent homes Changes to massing and architecture Changes to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspace Removal of block R and basement under block RST with its ramp Revised provision of public realm, playspace and tree planting Enhanced fire strategy for each building Increased communal spaces for residents Reconfigured parking provision Revised energy and overheating strategy.'

  Decided New dwelling Extension +1

• 26/AP/1080 Decided

  Aylesbury Estate Land Bounded By Albany Road Portland Street Bagshot Street Alvey Street East Street And Dawes Street London SE17

  Discharge Schedule 3, Clause 6.2 (Developer to Notify Council) of the S106 agreement (application ref. 14/AP/3844) for Demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a number of buildings ranging between 2 to 20 storeys in height (12.45m - 68.85m AOD) with capacity for up to 2,745 residential units (Class C3),up to 2,500sqm of employment use (Class B1); up to 500sqm of retail space (Class A1); 3,100 to 4,750sqm of community use; medical centre and early years facility (Class D1); in addition to up to 3,000sqm flexible retail use (Class A1/A3/A4) or workspace use (Class B1); new landscaping; parks, public realm; energy centre; gas pressure reduction station; up to 1,098 car parking spaces; cycle parking; landscaping and associated works.

  15 Apr 2026 Conditions
• 26/AP/1251 Decided

  Chatelain House 182-202 Walworth Road London Southwark SE17 1RW

  Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 3 Clause 5.2 (Part 2 (Commencement) of the Housing Delivery Monitoring Table) of the Section 106 Agreement associated with planning permission ref: 24/AP/0892

  28 Apr 2026 Conditions
• 26/AP/0992 Decided

  Heygate Estate And Surrounding Land Bound By New Kent Road To The North, Rodney Place And Rodney Road To The East, Wansey Street To The South And Walworth Road And Elephant Road To The West London SE17

  Details submitted to satisfy Schedule 3 paragraph 26.13 (Site Wide Energy Strategy - final strategy) of the section 106 agreement associated with planning permission ref. 12/AP/1092 'Outline application for: Redevelopment to provide a mixed use development comprising a number of buildings ranging between 13.13m (AOD) and 104.8m (AOD) in height with capacity for between 160,579sqm GEA (min) and 254,000sqm GEA (max) residential floorspace together with retail (Class A1-A5), business (Class B1), leisure and community (Class D2 and D1), energy centre (sui generis) uses. New landscaping, park and public realm, car parking, means of access and other associated works).'

  7 Apr 2026 Conditions
• 26/AP/0546 Decided

  Land Known As Devonshire Place 747-759 And 765-775 Old Kent Road And Land At Devonshire Grove London SE15 1NZ

  Variation of Section 106 Agreement (ref no. LEG/RP/PL/S106/RR020/465) associated with planning permission 23/AP/1862, which gave consent for: "Phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, comprising: - Demolition of all existing buildings/structures, site clearance and excavation; - Construction of buildings to provide residential dwellings (Class C3) and flexible commercial, business and service space (Class E); - Construction of buildings to provide purpose built student accommodation including associated amenity and ancillary space, flexible commercial, business, service and community spaces within Classes E/F2(b) (Sui Generis); and - Provision of associated car and cycle parking, open space and landscaping, means of access and highway alterations, installation of plant and utilities and all other associated ancillary works incidental to the development". This Deed of Variation application seeks changes to the definitions, schedules and appendices (as appropriate) within the Section 106 Agreement in connection with changes formally sought under a concurrent non-material amendment application, the reference number for which is 26/AP/0377. The changes to the Section 106 Agreement sought by the Deed of Varation application would: - reflect all of the changes proposed by 26/AP/0377 to the sizes and layouts of the various buildings, elevations, basements, rooms, dwellings and external facilities across the consented development; - reflect the conversion of 75 dwellings from their consented Shared Ownership tenure to their proposed Social Rent tenure; - insert the GLA's Mortgagee in Possession (MiP) clauses; - omit the requirement to explore opportunities for healthcare providers to occupy the Block C commercial premises, enabling the applicant to instead proceed to exploring opportunities for the premises to be occupied as affordable workspace; and - make other non-material changes to the Section 106 Agreement wording.

  19 Feb 2026 Conditions
• 26/AP/0377 Decided

  Land Known As Devonshire Place 747-759 And 765-775 Old Kent Road And Land At Devonshire Grove London SE15 1NZ

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/AP/1862 (as amended by 26/AP/1158), which gave consent for: "Phased mixed-use redevelopment of the site, comprising: - Demolition of all existing buildings/structures, site clearance and excavation; - Construction of buildings to provide residential dwellings (Class C3) and flexible commercial, business and service space (Class E); - Construction of buildings to provide purpose built student accommodation including associated amenity and ancillary space, flexible commercial, business, service and community spaces within Classes E/F2(b) (Sui Generis); and - Provision of associated car and cycle parking, open space and landscaping, means of access and highway alterations, installation of plant and utilities and all other associated ancillary works incidental to the development)". The non-material amendments sought by 26/AP/0377 are: - Change of tenure of the 75 consented dwellings in Building C from Shared Ownership to Social Rent; - Relocation of the consented basement at Building A to Building B; - Re-sizing of the consented basement at Building D; - Changes across all four buildings to the circulation core arrangements, as well as the size and layout of the internal communal amenity facilities, cycle storage facilities, refuse stores and ancillary facilities; - Reconfiguration of the consented rooftops, affecting the rooftop plant areas, the shared communal amenity spaces, and the extent and nature of greening; - Changes to the consented elevations (including small reductions in the overall height) of Buildings A, B, C and D; - Adjustments to the layouts of the consented Class C3 homes, including in some instances the associated balconies; - Adjustments to the distribution of the consented wheelchair Class C3 homes; and - Removal/changes to some legal obligations, including the Healthcare Facility and the Early Stage Viability Review trigger timeframe.

  6 Feb 2026 Conditions