Planning application
PA/26/01142/NC
8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ
Proposal
Repurposing, retrofit and part change of use of existing building involving partial demolition of existing building structure, façade alterations and replacement, provision of external terraces, changes to existing floorplates alongside other internal changes and ground floor reconfiguration and new pedestrian links and associated public realm works. A mix of uses comprising workspace use (Use Class E(g)) and a combination of one or more of the following: - Hotel (Use Class C1); - Flexible commercial, business and service uses (Use Class E); - Flexible commercial, service and leisure space (Use Classes E(b), E(d), F1(b), F1(c), F1(e); and - Sui Generis uses (including drinking establishments or drinking establishments with expanded food provision)). Ancillary works to include replacement plant, reconfiguration of existing servicing arrangements and parking space, landscaping, interface works with existing public realm, highway and associated works
As published by the council, reference PA/26/01142/NC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jul 2026
Received by Tower Hamlets
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Tower Hamlets for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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PA/26/00458/NC Decided
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Request for Screening Opinion as to whether an Environment Impact assessment (EIA) is required in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) (the 'EIA Regulations') for the repurposing and retrofitting of the existing building to provide an upgraded building comprising a total floor area of approximately 157,000 m2 (GIA). Approximately 3,775 m2 (GIA) of retail is proposed at ground floor level (lower and upper ground floor), level 1 will provide lobby and leisure arrival and levels 2 ? 32 will remain as offices. A hotel is proposed at levels 33 ? 41, providing approximately 180 rooms, with a space comprising a leisure destination and food and beverage uses at levels 42 and 43. The structure and massing of parts of the existing building are proposed to be cut back, to form terraces at the base, middle and upper levels and the building façade is proposed to be reclad with different materials than existing. It is anticipated that the entire basement, all piles, and most of the structural frame will be retained
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PA/25/02142 Granted
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x1 illuminated entrance panel, x2 illuminated projected hanging signs, x2 non illuminated fascia signage and window vynls
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PA/25/02142/NC Granted
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x1 illuminated entrance panel, x2 illuminated projected hanging signs, x2 non illuminated fascia signage and window vynls
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PA/25/01834/NC Granted
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PA/26/00436/S Granted
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PA/25/01984/NC Granted
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