art’otel London Hoxton
Also known as art’otel Hoxton. Formerly The Foundry.
The buildings at 84-88 Great Eastern Street, by Old Street, were replaced by this round hotel of ground plus 26 storeys and 357 rooms (343 as consented), with an art gallery, cinema and rooftop restaurant, opened in April 2024.
- Storeys
- 27 ground + 26, as built too
- Rooms
- 357 as opened (PPHE)
- As consented
- 343 rooms, 2018/4549
- Stage
- Complete Opened April 2024
- Applications
- 83 at the site
- Conditions decided
- 41 of 50
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A new condition application went in.
2025/0228Condition 38, BREEAM Post-Construction: HotelApprovedA new application went in.
2024/1859Installation of sculptural advert.ApprovedA new condition application went in.
2024/0765Condition 37, Combined Heat and Power SpecificationApprovedA new application went in.
2024/0385Installation of sculpture and associated handrail.Withdrawn
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Four condition applications went in.
2023/2509Condition 29, Verification reportApproved2023/2481Condition 16, Landscaping and Public Realm SchemeApprovedand 2 more in PlanningThree condition applications went in.
2023/2263Condition 28, Parking Design & Management PlanApproved2023/2261Condition 17, Delivery and Servicing PlanApprovedand 1 more in PlanningTwo applications went in.
2023/1751Remove the requirement to connect to a district heat network; altering condition 16 (landscaping) to remove reference to planted and trees and alterations to condition 1 (approved plans) to allow for the following alterations: removal of seven tree planters at ground floor level change of fenestration at ground floor from doors to windows narrowing of drop/off entrance and exit repositioning of disabled parking bays revised location of the substation entrance alterations to plant screen and glazing on north wing block amendments to courtyard windows reconfiguration of the plant equipment at roof level internal alterations to increase hotel rooms from 343 to 345 rooms Reduction of office floorspace (Use Class B1), retail, bar and restaurant use (Use Class A1/ A3/ A4) and art gallery, cinema/auditorium, gym floorspace (Use Classes D1 and D2) Proposal includes alterations to the description of development to reflect the aboveApproved2023/1747Erection of an external canopy structure to the western entrance of the building together with associated works.ApprovedHackney approved a condition application.
2022/0534Condition 18, External lightingApprovedHackney approved a condition application.
2022/1034Condition 29, Remedial action planApprovedHackney approved an amendment application.
2021/2811Planning permission 2018/4549 dated 29/03/2019ApprovedA new condition application went in.
2022/1401Condition 35, Partial detailsNot knownHackney approved a condition application.
2022/0543Condition 9, detailed design - signageApprovedA new condition application went in.
2022/1034Condition 29, Remedial action planApprovedTwo condition applications went in.
2022/0534Condition 18, External lightingApproved2022/0543Condition 9, detailed design - signageApprovedHackney approved a condition application.
2021/2967Condition 9, detailed design - excluding signageApprovedA new condition application went in.
2021/2967Condition 9, detailed design - excluding signageApprovedA new amendment application went in.
2021/2811Planning permission 2018/4549 dated 29/03/2019ApprovedHackney approved a condition application.
2020/3173Condition 20, Landscape wind mitigationApprovedHackney approved two condition applications.
2020/3220Condition 23, Construction Logistics PlanApproved2020/3562Condition 21, Construction Method StatementApprovedHackney approved two condition applications.
2020/3392Condition 7, Samples of materialsApproved2020/3398Condition 8, facade sample panelApprovedThree condition applications went in.
2020/3562Condition 21, Construction Method StatementApproved2020/3392Condition 7, Samples of materialsApprovedand 1 more in PlanningFour condition applications went in.
2020/3205Condition 36, biodiverse roofNot known2020/3220Condition 23, Construction Logistics PlanApprovedand 2 more in PlanningA new condition application went in.
2020/2628Condition 25, Banksy ArtworkNot knownHackney approved a condition application.
2020/0397Condition 10, facade cleaning strategyApprovedA new condition application went in.
2020/1555Condition 15, Tree positioningNot knownHackney approved two condition applications.
2020/0363Condition 23, construction logistics planApproved2020/0362Condition 21, construction method statementApprovedThree condition applications went in.
2020/0397Condition 10, facade cleaning strategyApproved2020/0363Condition 23, construction logistics planApprovedand 1 more in PlanningHackney approved five applications.
2019/2879Approval of details pursuant to condition 14: Piling statement attached permission reference 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved2019/3050Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApprovedand 3 more in PlanningHackney approved four condition applications.
2019/2801Approval of details pursuant to condition 23: CLP attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks to discharge phase 3.b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2796.Approved2019/2800Approval of details pursuant to condition 21: CMP attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks to discharge phase 3b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2795.Approvedand 2 more in PlanningHackney approved eight applications.
2019/2545Approval of details pursuant to condition 6: Construction Management Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to discharge below ground demolition phase only as per pending NMA ref 2019/2371.Approved2019/2779Approval of details pursuant to condition 13: Ground Movement attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approvedand 6 more in Planning15 applications went in.
2019/3116Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApproved2019/3050Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApprovedand 13 more in PlanningHackney approved four amendment applications.
2019/2373Application reference 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017Approved2019/2372Application reference 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017Approvedand 2 more in PlanningHackney approved two condition applications.
2018/3698Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30/08/2017. Application seeks discharge of 'demolition phase' only.Approved2018/3647Condition 6, Construction Management Plan for Demolition PhaseApprovedTwo condition applications went in.
2019/2546Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks discharge of below ground demolition works only as per pending NMA 2019/2366.Approved2019/2545Approval of details pursuant to condition 6: Construction Management Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to discharge below ground demolition phase only as per pending NMA ref 2019/2371.ApprovedHackney granted planning permission for art’otel London Hoxton.
2018/4549Demolition, and a hotel of 27 and 4 storeys with 343 rooms, an art gallery, gym and cinema, shops, a restaurant and officesApprovedTwo condition applications went in.
2018/3698Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30/08/2017. Application seeks discharge of 'demolition phase' only.Approved2018/3647Condition 6, Construction Management Plan for Demolition PhaseApprovedHackney approved five applications.
2018/1766Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks partial discharge of condition which was amended via NMA ref: 2018/1167 to agree the CLP for 'site set up' only.Approved2018/1765Approval of details pursuant to condition 25: Archaeology attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to partial discharge of parts A and B only.Approvedand 3 more in PlanningFour condition applications went in.
2018/1903Approval of details pursuant to condition 30: drainage attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved2018/1766Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks partial discharge of condition which was amended via NMA ref: 2018/1167 to agree the CLP for 'site set up' only.Approvedand 2 more in PlanningHackney approved seven applications.
2018/0664Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 3: Materials attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from, "Within 6 months of the commencement of development", to, "Prior to commencement of above ground superstructure works."Approved2018/0670Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 6: Construction Method and Management Scheme attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger.Approvedand 5 more in PlanningSix amendment applications went in.
2018/0664Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 3: Materials attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from, "Within 6 months of the commencement of development", to, "Prior to commencement of above ground superstructure works."Approved2018/0670Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 6: Construction Method and Management Scheme attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger.Approvedand 4 more in PlanningHackney approved an amendment application.
2016/4054Earlier permission, varied: a 22 storey hotel of 318 roomsApprovedAn application was withdrawn.
2016/4004WithdrawnTwo applications went in.
2016/4004Withdrawn2016/4054Earlier permission, varied: a 22 storey hotel of 318 roomsApprovedA new application went in.
2016/3719WithdrawnA new application went in.
2016/3413Continued temporary use of the premises as a cafe/restaurant (A3)Approved
Planning
83 applications at this site on the Hackney register, grouped under the permission they belong to.
Main permissions
2Amendments
22- 2024/0486for condition 35a (Air Permeability) and extending the opening hours of the bar/restaurant.Approvedfiled
- 2023/1361Planning application 2018/4549 dated 29/03/2019 to change the compliance timeframe for condition 38 (BREEAM Post Construction) from six weeks to six monthsApproved
- 2023/1751Remove the requirement to connect to a district heat network; altering condition 16 (landscaping) to remove reference to planted and trees and alterations to condition 1 (approved plans) to allow for the following alterations: removal of seven tree planters at ground floor level change of fenestration at ground floor from doors to windows narrowing of drop/off entrance and exit repositioning of disabled parking bays revised location of the substation entrance alterations to plant screen and glazing on north wing block amendments to courtyard windows reconfiguration of the plant equipment at roof level internal alterations to increase hotel rooms from 343 to 345 rooms Reduction of office floorspace (Use Class B1), retail, bar and restaurant use (Use Class A1/ A3/ A4) and art gallery, cinema/auditorium, gym floorspace (Use Classes D1 and D2) Proposal includes alterations to the description of development to reflect the aboveApprovedfiled
- 2021/2811Planning permission 2018/4549 dated 29/03/2019Approved
- 2019/3050Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApproved
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- 2019/3049Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApproved
- 2019/3048Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApproved
- 2019/3116Application 2018/4549 granted on 29th March 2019 for demolition and construction of a 4 to 26 storey building for hotel, retail, bar, restaurant, gallery, gym, cinema and office usesApproved
- 2019/2796Application seeking non material amendment to condition 23: CLP attached to permission reference 2018/4549 dated 29/06/2019. Amendment seeks to split existing below ground phase into further detailed phases and clarification on consultation.Approved
- 2019/2795Application seeking non material amendment to condition 21: CMP attached to permission reference 2018/4549 dated 29/06/2019. Amendment seeks to split exitsing below ground phase into further detailed phases and clarification on consultation.Approved
- 2019/2373Application reference 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017Approved
- 2019/2372Application reference 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017Approved
- 2019/2366Application for a non-material amendment to permission reference 2016/4054 dated 2nd May 2018. Amendment relates to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to 2016/4054 and seeks to specify below ground works to enabled a phased discharge.Approved
- 2019/2371Application seeking non material amendment to C6:CMP attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30 October 2019. Amendment seeks to further seperate phases of construction.Approved
- 2018/2215Application seeking a non material amendment to Condition 31: Impact Studies on Water Supply attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30/10/2017. Amendment sought is to amend the trigger to pre connection.Approved
- 2018/1167Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger.Approved
- 2018/0664Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 3: Materials attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from, "Within 6 months of the commencement of development", to, "Prior to commencement of above ground superstructure works."Approved
- 2018/0670Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 6: Construction Method and Management Scheme attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger.Approved
- 2018/0667Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 18: BREEAM Design Stage Assessment attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from "within 6 months of commencement" to "within 12 months of commencement".Approved
- 2018/0666Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 12: External Lighting Scheme attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from "within 6 months of the commencement of development" to "prior to the relevant works commencing".Approved
- 2018/0665Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 10: Landscaping and Public Realm Scheme attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger.Approved
- 2018/0657Application seeking a Non Material Amendment to Condition 20: CHP Specification attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30/10/2017 to amend the trigger from "Within 2 months of the commencement of development," to "Within 12 months of the commencement of development."Approved
Conditions
41 of 50 decided- 2025/0228Condition 38, BREEAM Post-Construction: HotelApprovedfiled
- 2024/0765Condition 37, Combined Heat and Power SpecificationApprovedfiled
- 2024/0490Condition 35, Partial detailsApprovedfiled
- 2024/0487Condition 3, planter detailsApprovedfiled
- 2023/2509Condition 29, Verification reportApprovedfiled
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- 2023/2481Condition 16, Landscaping and Public Realm SchemeApprovedfiled
- 2023/2473Condition 15, Tree PositioningApprovedfiled
- 2023/2419Condition 39, Refuse and recycling strategyApprovedfiled
- 2023/2263Condition 28, Parking Design & Management PlanApprovedfiled
- 2023/2261Condition 17, Delivery and Servicing PlanApprovedfiled
- 2023/2262Condition 19, Cycle parkingApprovedfiled
- 2023/1624Condition 30, Drainage - Final Completion Sign OffNot known
- 2023/1614Condition 33, Ventilation / Extraction DetailsNot known
- 2023/1619Condition 34, DetailsNot known
- 2023/1275Condition 55, access arrangementNot known
- 2022/0534Condition 18, External lightingApproved
- 2022/1034Condition 29, Remedial action planApproved
- 2022/1401Condition 35, Partial detailsNot known
- 2022/0543Condition 9, detailed design - signageApproved
- 2021/2967Condition 9, detailed design - excluding signageApproved
- 2020/3173Condition 20, Landscape wind mitigationApproved
- 2020/3220Condition 23, Construction Logistics PlanApproved
- 2020/3562Condition 21, Construction Method StatementApproved
- 2020/3392Condition 7, Samples of materialsApproved
- 2020/3398Condition 8, facade sample panelApproved
- 2020/3205Condition 36, biodiverse roofNot known
- 2020/3170Condition 49, External DuctworkNot known
- 2020/2628Condition 25, Banksy ArtworkNot known
- 2020/0397Condition 10, facade cleaning strategyApproved
- 2020/1555Condition 15, Tree positioningNot known
- 2020/0363Condition 23, construction logistics planApproved
- 2020/0362Condition 21, construction method statementApproved
- 2019/2879Approval of details pursuant to condition 14: Piling statement attached permission reference 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
- 2019/2801Approval of details pursuant to condition 23: CLP attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks to discharge phase 3.b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2796.Approved
- 2019/2800Approval of details pursuant to condition 21: CMP attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks to discharge phase 3b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2795.Approved
- 2019/2945Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: CLP attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to discharge phase 3b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2366.Approved
- 2019/2944Approval of details pursuant to condition 6: CMP attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to discharge phase 3b Piling - condition wording NMA 2019/2371.Approved
- 2019/2545Approval of details pursuant to condition 6: Construction Management Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to discharge below ground demolition phase only as per pending NMA ref 2019/2371.Approved
- 2019/2779Approval of details pursuant to condition 13: Ground Movement attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
- 2019/2776Approval of details pursuant to condition 11: Flood Resilience attached to permission reference 2018/4549 dated 29th March 2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
- 2019/2546Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks discharge of below ground demolition works only as per pending NMA 2019/2366.Approved
- 2019/2756Approval of details pursuant to condition 12: Sustainable Drainage Strategy attached to permission 2018/4549 dated 29/03/2019. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
- 2019/2824Approval of details pursuant to condition 25: Archaeology attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks redischarge of Part B only - Part A discharged under permission 2018/1765.Approved
- 2018/3698Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics attached to permission 2016/4054 dated 30/08/2017. Application seeks discharge of 'demolition phase' only.Approved
- 2018/3647Condition 6, Construction Management Plan for Demolition PhaseApproved
- 2018/2843Approval of details pursuant to Condition 52: Retention of Banksy artwork attached to permission reference 2016/4054 dated 30/10/2017. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
- 2018/1766Approval of details pursuant to condition 48: Construction Logistics Plan attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks partial discharge of condition which was amended via NMA ref: 2018/1167 to agree the CLP for 'site set up' only.Approved
- 2018/1765Approval of details pursuant to condition 25: Archaeology attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks to partial discharge of parts A and B only.Approved
- 2018/1764Approval of details pursuant to condition 6: Construction Method and Management attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks partial discharge of condition which was amended via NMA ref: 2018/0670 to agree the CMP for 'site set up and works in relation to the ground floor slab/hardstanding' only.Approved
- 2018/1903Approval of details pursuant to condition 30: drainage attached to permission 2016/4054 (S73 to permission 2015/1834) dated 30th October 2017. Application seeks full discharge of condition.Approved
Other applications
9- 2024/1859Installation of sculptural advert.Approvedfiled
- 2024/0587Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign on the projecting canopy.Approvedfiled
- 2024/0385Installation of sculpture and associated handrail.Withdrawnfiled
- 2023/1747Erection of an external canopy structure to the western entrance of the building together with associated works.Approvedfiled
- 2018/4270Application for a Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 (Part 4) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2017) in respect of a development comprising the demolition of the existing buildings on the site and construction of a hotel led, with flexible and commercial uses, redevelopment, at a height of up to 26 storeys, with a total floorspace area of approximately 34,000m2 (GEA).Withdrawn
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History
Also known as art’otel Hoxton. Formerly The Foundry.
- Opens24 Apr 2024
- Permission grantedWith a section 106 agreement
- Application filed2018/4549

