Hong Kong And Shanghai Bank, 8-14 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Tower Hamlets

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Permit

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Registered.

Tower Hamlets granted permission on 21 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Tower Hamlets's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 8 Canada Square, London E14

  PA/26/00458/NC Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  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

  Decided Outline 1 doc

• 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ

  PA/26/01142/NC Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 261 docs

• Unit CR40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, LONDON, E14 5AR

  PA/25/02142 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  x1 illuminated entrance panel, x2 illuminated projected hanging signs, x2 non illuminated fascia signage and window vynls

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Unit CR40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, LONDON, E14 5AR

  PA/25/02142/NC Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  x1 illuminated entrance panel, x2 illuminated projected hanging signs, x2 non illuminated fascia signage and window vynls

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Unit CR36 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, LONDON, E14 5AR

  PA/26/01643/NC Submitted 30 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Proposed x2 illuminated fascia signs, x1 illuminated projected hanging sign, x3 Digital Screens, ...

  Awaiting decision

• Unit CR34 & Unit CR35 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, LONDON, E14 5AR

  PA/26/01666/NC Submitted 8 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Proposed x2 illuminated 'Honest Green' logo Fascia Signs, x2 illuminated 'Honest Green' logo proj...

  Awaiting decision