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160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

Awaiting decision Southwark 25/AP/3256 Approval of Details

Relates to 22/AP/3049

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Proposal

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).)

As published by the council, reference 25/AP/3256

Application record

Reference
25/AP/3256
Type
Approval of Details
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
7 Nov 2025
Validated
7 Nov 2025
Ward
Borough & Bankside
Parish
Borough, Bankside And Walworth
Postcode
SE1 8EZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 12 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 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).

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 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.

    Submitted 3 Aug 2026
  • 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).'

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026
  • 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).'

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026
  • 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)'.

    Submitted 23 Jun 2026
  • 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).'

    Submitted 9 Jun 2026
  • 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).'

    Decided 25 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 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).'

    Submitted 11 Sep 2025 Conditions
  • 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.

    Submitted 12 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • 22/AP/3704 Granted

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    Installation of 6 no. illuminated fascia signs on the canopy along Blackfriars Road.

    Decided 20 Dec 2022 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Nov 2025

    Received by Southwark

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 January 2026, 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.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 22/AP/3049 Granted

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

    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 2 Jan 2024 Amendments

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  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    25/AP/2607 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 0m away

    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

    22/AP/3402 Submitted 28 Sep 2022 2m away

    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

    26/AP/0289 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 3m away

    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

    25/AP/2305 Submitted 12 Aug 2025 4m away

    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

    26/AP/1828 Submitted 23 Jun 2026 6m away

    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)'.

    Decided
  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    26/AP/2318 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 6m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

    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.

    Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

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