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Refurbishment including external alterations to the BT Tower; partial demolition, remodelling and extension of the Base (Podium, Howland Building and base of the tower). Change of use of the existing telecommunications buildings (Sui Generis) to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.

Land bounded by Maple Street, Cleveland Mews, Howlands and Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JZ

VALIDATEDReference: P2026/2432/OBSLondon Borough of Islington

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Land bounded by Maple Street, Cleveland Mews, Howlands and Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JZ

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Application summary

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Application type
Observations to Adjoining Borough
Received
15 Sept 2026
Validated
21 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
9 Nov 2026
Local authority
London Borough of Islington

Application overview

Refurbishment including external alterations to the BT Tower; partial demolition, remodelling and extension of the Base (Podium, Howland Building and base of the tower). Change of use of the existing telecommunications buildings (Sui Generis) to a hotel (Use Class C1) with flexible retail/restaurant/ food and beverage uses (Class E), bar (Sui Generis), exhibition/events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at basement, lower ground and ground floor levels; flexible hotel (Class C1) / exhibition/ events/entertainment space (Sui Generis) at Levels 1-4; and a top of the Tower visitor/events/entertainment experience (Sui Generis). Creation of new external square; terraces; and swimming pool at Level 6. Public realm, landscaping, cycle parking, waste storage and associated works.

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Reference
P2026/2432/OBS
Alternative references
2026/3799/P
UPRN
5054974

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