Agenda item

Planning Application Number: 25/AP/0524 

Report: see pages 233 to 336 of the main agenda pack and pages 5 to 7 of the addendum report

PROPOSAL:

Partial demolition of the viaduct structure, remodelling and refurbishment and change of use of existing arches within the viaduct structure to flexible office, retail, gymnasium and restaurant uses (Class E) and flexible cultural, drinking establishment, live music venue, nightclub, cinema, and theatre uses (Sui Generis); construction of two buildings (ground plus-12 storey plus plant and ground plus 15-storey plus plant) for flexible office and indoor sport and recreation facilities (Class E); associated landscaping, new public realm, creation of new entrances and frontages, cycle parking, highways works, plant and equipment and all other associated works.

The committee heard the officers’ introduction to the report and addendum report. Members put questions to officers.

The spokesperson for the objectors addressed the committee and responded to questions put by members of the committee.

The applicant’s representatives addressed the committee and answered questions put by members of the committee.

A supporter living within 100 metres of the development site addressed the committee and responded to questions put by members of the committee. 

Councillor Irina von Wiese addressed the committee in her capacity as a ward councillor and responded to questions put by members of the committee.

Members of the committee put further questions to officers and discussed the application.

A motion to grant planning permission as on paper was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report and in the addendum report, the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 above are not met by 22 February 2026 the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 129 of the report.

3.  That the director of planning and growth be authorised under delegated authority to make any minor modifications to the proposed conditions arising out of detailed negotiations, which may include the variation and addition of the conditions as drafted.