Planning application
75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
Works: Extension Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Demolition of parts of existing listed building at lower ground and upper ground with some re-modelling/ extension. Conversion of existing office space to provide a new mixed use, retaining some office space in addition to a two bedroom flat and a 3 bedroom maisonette.
As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2051
Application record
- Reference
- 26/AP/2051
- Type
- Minor application
- Status
- Under consideration/assessment
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Borough & Bankside
- Parish
- Borough, Bankside And Walworth
- Postcode
- SE1 8HA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/AP/2052 Awaiting decision
75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
Demolition of parts of existing listed building at lower ground and upper ground with some re-modelling/ extension. Conversion of existing office space to provide a new mixed use, retaining some office space in addition to a two bedroom flat and a 3 bedroom maisonette.
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22/AP/3069 Granted
75-76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
Partial demolition, extension and internal and external refurbishment of Grade II listed building to improve accessibility and to change current layout to suit new hotel use works include lowering of lower ground floor, structural alterations to the existing masonry, strip out of modern partitions and services, introduction of new partitions and services. Installation of internal lift to all floors and new platform lift to front lightwell and associated fabric alterations. To the front elevation, works include: localised repairs, remodelling of front entrance, introduction of an additional step, adaptation of railings, introduction of first floor balcony, removal of existing windows and dropping of cills and introduction of new windows, installation of secondary glazing to the upper floors. Works include replacement of modern extensions with a new part 2 storey, part 5 storey rear extension and reinstatement of external courtyard, replacement of third floor windows with new timber sashes, removal and replacement of existing external pipework, localised masonry repairs. At roof level alterations to the existing roof structure to accommodate a lift overrun, smoke vent, plant and 5 new roof lights (Revised description).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Jul 2026
Received by Southwark
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27 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
36 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
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Flat 1 75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
91% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug
Refurbishment of all existing windows and replacement of an existing rear casement window with a timber sash window.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 17 docs -
75-76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark
Listed building consent for refurbishment and extension of ground floor and lower ground floor offices including partial demolition of existing structures. Refurbishment, extension and conversion of upper floors from residential to hotel use Change of use for part of building from residential to hotel. Alterations to railings on Blackfriars Road to provide wheelchair access.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 68 docs -
75-76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
Partial demolition, extension and internal and external refurbishment of Grade II listed building to improve accessibility and to change current layout to suit new hotel use works include lowering of lower ground floor, structural alterations to the existing masonry, strip out of modern partitions and services, introduction of new partitions and services. Installation of internal lift to all floors and new platform lift to front lightwell and associated fabric alterations. To the front elevation, works include: localised repairs, remodelling of front entrance, introduction of an additional step, adaptation of railings, introduction of first floor balcony, removal of existing windows and dropping of cills and introduction of new windows, installation of secondary glazing to the upper floors. Works include replacement of modern extensions with a new part 2 storey, part 5 storey rear extension and reinstatement of external courtyard, replacement of third floor windows with new timber sashes, removal and replacement of existing external pipework, localised masonry repairs. At roof level alterations to the existing roof structure to accommodate a lift overrun, smoke vent, plant and 5 new roof lights (Revised description).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +3 67 docs -
Flat 1 75-76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
94% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug
Listed building consent for internal reconfiguration, refurbishment and external changes to a rear casement window to a sash window.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs -
75 - 76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8HA
94% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
Demolition of parts of existing listed building at lower ground and upper ground with some re-modelling/ extension. Conversion of existing office space to provide a new mixed use, retaining some office space in addition to a two bedroom flat and a 3 bedroom maisonette.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 32 docs -
75-76 Blackfriars Road London Southwark
Refurbishment and extension of ground floor and lower ground floor offices and the refurbishment, extension and conversion of upper floors from residential to hotel use. The partial change of use from residential to hotel
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension 74 docs
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