One Blackfriars - Planning Statement FINAL VERSION - Southwark ...

CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTD2.0 2.0 Introduction Introduction2.1 This Planning Statement is submitted in support of the application for full planningpermission at the One Blackfriars Road Site, at the northern end of Blackfriars Roadin the London Borough (LB) of Southwark. The site and surroundings are describedin Section 3.0 of this Statement.2.2 A full description of the Proposed Development is contained in Section 4.0 of thisStatement.2.3 A summary of pre-application consultation is contained in Section 5.0.2.4 Section 6.0 provides an overview of the relevant national, regional and localplanning policy.2.5 Section 7 assesses the Proposed Development against planning policy. CBRE’sconclusions are included in Section 8.2.6 In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental ImpactAssessment) (England & Wales) Regulations 1999, as amended, the applicationconstitutes an ‘EIA development’. Accordingly, this application submission isaccompanied by an Environmental Statement (ES). Where appropriate, the PlanningStatement cross refers to relevant sections of the ES.2.7 The Planning Statement should also be read in conjunction with the following formalsubmission documents: The covering letter; The planning application form; The land ownership and agricultural holdings certificate; Design and Access Statement (incorporating Landscape Strategy); and Detailed drawings and plans.2.8 This Planning Statement should be read in conjunction with the following supportingdocuments: Affordable Housing Statement; Energy Strategy & Sustainability Statement; Hotel Demand and Feasibility Study; Regeneration Statement; Sky Deck Feasibility Report; Community Engagement Strategy; and Transport Assessment and Travel Plan.Page 7INTRODUCTION