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Consultation from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a planning application for the variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PA/21/01713 dated 13/06/2025 (as amended by non-material amendment PA/26/00170), which granted permission for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a building ranging from basement, ground plus 19 storeys, comprising office (Class E) and visitor accommodation (Class C1); associated cycle and car parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.' Amendments to include increases in the number of hotel rooms and office floorspace; increases to building height and depth including an additional storey and mezzanine and enlarged fifth and sixth floor; alterations to servicing and parking arrangements; substation relocation; and associated changes to internal layouts, roof plant and external elevations. (LBTH Ref. PA/26/00386/S).

Somerset House 18 Mansell Street London E1 8AA

UnknownReference: 26/00444/OBSCity of London Corporation

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Somerset House 18 Mansell Street London E1 8AA

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Application summary

Status
Unknown
Application type
Observations from other Boroughs
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
15 Apr 2026
Local authority
City of London Corporation

Application overview

Consultation from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on a planning application for the variation of Condition 2 of planning permission PA/21/01713 dated 13/06/2025 (as amended by non-material amendment PA/26/00170), which granted permission for 'Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a building ranging from basement, ground plus 19 storeys, comprising office (Class E) and visitor accommodation (Class C1); associated cycle and car parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.' Amendments to include increases in the number of hotel rooms and office floorspace; increases to building height and depth including an additional storey and mezzanine and enlarged fifth and sixth floor; alterations to servicing and parking arrangements; substation relocation; and associated changes to internal layouts, roof plant and external elevations. (LBTH Ref. PA/26/00386/S).

Proposal details

Reference
26/00444/OBS
Ward
Portsoken

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DocumentPublishedAction
OBSERVATIONS TO A NEIGHBOURING PLANNING AUTHORITYDecision · PDF12 May 2026View
Officers ReportOfficers Report · PDF12 May 2026View
APPLICATION EMAILApplication Form · PDF25 Mar 2026View

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