Planning & Development
New Kent Road hotel developer given green light to cram in 30% more rooms
The developers of a proposed hotel in the New Kent Road have been given permission to increase the number of bedrooms from 200 261.
Planning & Development
News about developments, planning applications, planning policy and related topics in North Southwark and North Lambeth.
Education
Bankside House: LSE plans to more than double student rooms
The London School of Economics has appointed development partners to replace its Bankside House residence next to Tate Modern with new accommodation for 2,000 students.
History
Planners veto 'inappropriate' advert behind Borough war memorial
Southwark Council has rejected the latest proposal for a temporary advertising billboard on the southern facade of Town Hall Chambers in Borough High Street.
Planning & Development
Neo Bankside owners apply to change pedestrian access hours
The two public routes through the Neo Bankside development next to Tate Modern could close an hour earlier in the evening as a response to an "increase in security-related issues".
Health
Drones to shuttle medical samples between Guy's and St Thomas'
Drones carrying medical samples between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital could soon be flying above the streets of SE1.
Bankside
Southwark Street: new office block approved
Plans for a new office block at the corner of Southwark Street and Southwark Bridge Road have been approved by Southwark councillors.
Health
Waterloo Health Centre: date set for GPs to move to Lower Marsh prefab
The Waterloo Health Centre will relocate to its temporary home on the former library site in Lower Marsh from mid-January 2024.
Transport
Old Kent Road development 'stalling' without Bakerloo extension - deputy mayor
One of Sadiq Khan's deputy mayors has warned that development of the Old Kent Road area is 'stalling' because funding has not been found for the Bakerloo line extension.
History
Hundreds of SE1 buildings added to Southwark's local list
More than 400 buildings of architectural and historical interest have been added to Southwark Council's 'local list' of notable structures that don't meet national criteria for protection.
Planning & Development
Elephant & Castle office block: Lendlease wins appeal
Proposals for an 18-storey office block at the Elephant & Castle - which could also accommodate local NHS services - have been approved on appeal by a planning inspector.
Planning & Development
Former City Hall: plans revealed for makeover
The Kuwaiti owners of the former City Hall at More London have revealed plans to extend and refurbish the riverside landmark building.
Cinemas
Bermondsey Square cinema could become gym or restaurant
The landords of the former Kino cinema at Bermondsey Square have applied for planning permission to allow alternative uses of the empty unit.
