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160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

Awaiting decision Southwark 26/AP/2541

Relates to 25/AP/2305, 22/AP/3049

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

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).

As published by the council, reference 26/AP/2541

Application record

Reference
26/AP/2541
Status
Under consideration/assessment
Received
26 Aug 2026
Validated
27 Aug 2026
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/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/3256 Awaiting decision

    160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    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).)

    Submitted 7 Nov 2025 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. 26 Aug 2026

    Received by Southwark

  2. 27 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 October 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

  • 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/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

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Southwark for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southwark's median decision took 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    26/AP/1828 Submitted 23 Jun 2026 0m 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 0m 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
  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    26/AP/2220 Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

    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).'

    Awaiting decision
  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    26/AP/2215 Submitted 27 Jul 2026 0m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

    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).'

    Awaiting decision
  • 160 Blackfriars Road London Southwark SE1 8EZ

    26/AP/1637 Submitted 9 Jun 2026 0m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

    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).'

    Awaiting decision
  • 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