Farringdon Road Islington
Observations to Southwark Council for demolition of existing buildings and construction of a mixed use development totalling 144,571 sq.metres GEA comprising 492 flats (Class C3), 45,372 sqm (including basement) of offices (Class B1), 2,581sqm of retail (Classes A1-A5), 1,969sqm of community uses (Class D1) and 1,014sqm of gym (Class D2). New open space including formation of two new east-west routes, new public square, reconfigured vehicular and pedestrian access and works to the public highway with associated works including landscaping and basement car park for 200 cars (including 54 disabled car parking spaces) plus servicing and plant areas. Change of use of the railway arches from a nightclub to retail, gym and community uses. Configuration of the toilet block for retail uses and toilets. The development consists of 9 new buildings: Ludgate A: 13 storeys (62.08m AOD), Ludgate B: 49 storeys (169.60m AOD), Ludgate C: 15 storeys (73m AOD), Sampson A: 17 storeys (62.85m AOD), Sampson B: 31 storeys, (112.10m AOD), Sampson C: 27 storeys (98.30m AOD), Sampson D: 14 storeys (60.80m AOD), Sampson E: 5 storeys (24.6m AOD), Sampson F: 6 storeys (28.9m AOD).
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Application details
- Reference
- P2013/0228/OBS
- Local authority
- Islington
- Ward
- Leyton
- Application type
- All Other
- Property type
- Flat
Key dates
- Submitted
- 18 Jan 2013
- Validated
- 18 Jan 2013
- Target decision
- 8 Feb 2013
- Decided
- 5 Jul 2013
Estimated project value
£100k–£250k
Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.
Planning constraints
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