"If you walk past Custom House, a gorgeous Grade I listed building right on the Thames, today you'll probably notice the bright blue railings that fence it off before you even see its impressive columns and stone facade. The former governmental office has been kept away from public access for years now, with passers-by relegated to a narrow, flood-prone stretch of pavement - but all that is about to change."
"Planning permission has just been granted by the City of London to turn the disused building into a massive luxury hotel, and to open up the riverside space outside it to the public. Proposals for renovation were originally submitted back in 2022, but they were rejected on the grounds that they could potentially damage the Grade I listed structure. Developers Jastar Capital have now taken this into consideration, and the new plans, revealed back in April, will pay attention to maintaining the building's historical elements."
Planning permission has been granted by the City of London to convert the Grade I listed Custom House on the Thames into a 179-room luxury hotel and to open the riverside to the public. The hotel will include a restaurant, spa, sauna, steam room, health centre and community spaces bookable by local groups, sometimes free. Developers Jastar Capital revised proposals after a 2022 plan was rejected over potential harm to the listed structure, and the new plans prioritize preserving historical elements. A Thames-side plaza will remove barriers, create a café and provide more space for walking, cycling and riverside seating. Historic England and the City of London Corporation will work to ensure the site's history is respected.
Read at Time Out London
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