Colombo House 50-60 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

1. 19 Nov 2025

   Received by Southwark

2. 10 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Minor - GRANTED

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 46-49 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8NZ

  19/AP/7096 Submitted 4 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 18 'Hours of Operation of Bar/Restaurant to non-guests' attached to planning permission 10/AP/2064 [Approval date: 03.09.2010], which itself was a variation of 09/AP/1749 [Approval date: 09.11.2009], for: "Minor material amendments to planning permission 09-AP-1749 for 'Demolition of existing building and erection of a new 14 storey building (maximum 47.93m AOD) incorporating two hotels with a total of 477 bedrooms (Class C1 - total floorspace 16414sqm GIA) each with restaurant (Class A3 - total floorspace 142sqm GIA) and bar (Class A4 - total floorspace 92sqm GIA), landscaping, plant and machinery and ancillary works, including works to Blackfriars Road and Meymott Street'. Amendments relate to: - the introduction of meeting rooms at first floor level, changes to the western wing elements on the northern and southern elevations, including additional setbacks on the Meymott Street elevation from sixth to 13th floor level - new stepped profile to the west elevation, - bringing forward of the building line of the building at ground and first floor levels by 600mm and - addition of two bedrooms bringing the total to 479" to allow, on all days of the week including Bank Holidays, the bar/restaurant (currently operating under the name Jamboree Foodfest & Bar) within the hotel occupying the northern portion of the site (currently operating under the name Novotel) to open to non-guests between the hours of 07:00-02:00 as opposed to the consented hours of 07:00-23:30.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 15 docs

• Southwark Underground Station The Cut London Southwark

  22/AP/2919 Submitted 17 Aug 2022 100 yards away

  Non material amendment of planning permission ref. no 20/AP/1189 (Redevelopment of the site including the demolition of Nos. 49-56 Hatfields and No 1 Joan Street to provide an 17 storey (plus plant) building above Southwark Underground Station accommodating Class B1 office space and Class A1/A2/A3/A4 retail space. The development includes associated basement construction, public realm improvements and associated highways works including the closure of Joan Street). Changes are sought to condition 9: 'Arboricultural Method Statement' and condition 12: 'Contamination Scheme' to allow demolition of the Styles House Chalets, the Ecocycle and the Platform Building to be carried out ahead of the full discharge of condition 9 and condition 12.

  Decided Conditions Demolition 2 docs

• Southwark Underground Station The Cut, 68-70 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1

  22/AP/3529 Submitted 11 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Details of condition 44 Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessment pursuant to planning permission ref. no. 20/AP/1189: Redevelopment of the site including the demolition of Nos. 49-56 Hatfields and No 1 Joan Street to provide an 17 storey (plus plant) building above Southwark Underground Station accommodating Class B1 office space and Class A1/A2/A3/A4 retail space. The development includes associated basement construction, public realm improvements and associated highways works including the closure of Joan Street.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs

• Southwark Underground Station The Cut, 68-70 Blackfriars Road London Southwark

  22/AP/3095 Submitted 6 Sep 2022 100 yards away

  Details of Condition 45 ((Fire Strategy), as required by planning permission 20/AP/1189 dated 22/06/2022 for - Redevelopment of the site including the demolition of Nos. 49-56 Hatfields and No 1 Joan Street to provide an 17 storey (plus plant) building above Southwark Underground Station accommodating Class B1 office space and Class A1/A2/A3/A4 retail space. The development includes associated basement construction, public realm improvements and associated highways works including the closure of Joan Street.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs

• Colombo House 50 - 60 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8NZ

  26/AP/2881 Submitted 30 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Installation of 3 no. louvres on the eastern façade and 4 no. louvres on the wetsern façade of the Southwark Telephone Exchange.

  Awaiting decision

• Communications Hub Outside Friars Bridge Court 41-45 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8NZ

  26/AP/2084 Submitted 15 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Removal of existing communication apparatus and installation of a freestanding open access communications hub incorporating a digital advertising display, defibrillator, interactive display and telephone equipment.

  Granted 16 docs

• 26/AP/2734 Awaiting decision

  Flat D 116 Barry Road London Southwark SE22 0HP

  Construction of a rear dormer extension with juliet balcony and the addition of three roof lights to the front roof slope.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0663 Granted

  Burgess Business Park Parkhouse Street London Southwark SE5 7TJ

  Construction of new employment floorspace to provide Class E(g)(iii) and Class B8 floorspace, together with associated external works including the installation of a security cabin and replacement boundary fencing.

  Received 5 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/0565 Withdrawn

  Church Of St Thomas More 380 Lordship Lane London Southwark SE22 8ND

  Landscaping works to provide accessible access from the church carpark to the John Paul Community Hall and Parish Office.

  Received 25 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2659 Awaiting decision

  23B Adys Road London Southwark SE15 4DX

  Rear dormer with 2no. rooflights on front slope plus a roof terrace over part of rear addition roof

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/AP/2660 Awaiting decision

  Vintage Yard 59 - 63 Bermondsey Street London Southwark SE1 3XF

  Installation of replacement rooftop and replacement low level roof plant, elevation alterations to include the removal of existing entrance gate and refurbishment of existing front door.

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications