Planning application
8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ
Works: Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Repurposing, retrofit and part change of use of existing building involving partial demolition of...
As published by the council, reference PA/26/01142/NC
Application record
- Reference
- PA/26/01142/NC
- Status
- Registered
- Validated
- 6 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- E14 5HQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 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 31 August 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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What happens while it is decided
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