St Thomas Yard Redevelopment Granted Planning Permission

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15 October 2025

Southwark Council has resolved to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of St Thomas Yard, previously known as New City Court.

The proposals will increase the total net area of the site from approximately 100,000 sq ft to 190,000 sq ft, reusing the structure of theexisting 1980s office building. The new office will be 11 stories high and will feature balconies and extensive landscaped roof terraces. 

The designs, by architect Orms, will see the Grade II Listed Georgian terrace buildings on site refurbished and the façade of Keats House, a Victorian Villa, restored.

The site was subject to two previous planning proposals in 2018 and 2021, under the New City Court name. The Secretary of State rejected both applications on heritage grounds in September 2023.

The development is expected to commence in summer 2026 and is scheduled for completion by late 2028.

James Shipton, Senior Development Manager, said: "We are delighted to have secured Southwark Council's Planning Committee's resolution to grant planning permission for this transformative re-use project, which reflects our confidence in the strength of the London office market and extends GPE's investment in this prime location, following our successful projects at The Delft and Woolyard.  Our vision is to create a best-in-class workspace that not only meets the needs of today's businesses but also sets new standards in sustainability, design and customer experience."

Simon Whittaker, Director at Orms, added: "St Thomas Yard is a significant project set to revitalise an under-used site across the road from the major transport hub at London Bridge Station. Our scheme adds to what already exists on the site, re-using all of the concrete frame of the current building to deliver high-quality office accommodation, refurbishing a terrace of Georgian Town Houses to provide affordable workspace, and making significant improvements to the streetscape and greenery of the local area."

Picture: a CGI showing the proposed new frontage of the updated office building. Image Credit: Orms

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 15 October 2025

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