Derwent London has secured planning permission for a hotel and office project in Southwark.

Plans include to develop a 15 storey 68,200 sq ft hotel that will be operated by The Hoxton on 40 Blackfriars Road.

A further 41,800 sq ft of offices will also be built.

The hotel will include 192 rooms, a ground floor café/restaurant and mezzanine conference space along with a rooftop bar and restaurant.

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The scheme, designed by architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, will be complete in 2018.

Nigel George, Director of Derwent London, said: "We are delighted that Southwark Council has approved this exciting new mixed-use development.

"40 Blackfriars Road will significantly enhance the area, add to the local amenities, and provide interesting spaces for hotel guests and office workers alike."

CEO and founder of Ennismore/The Hoxton, Sharan Pasricha, said: "We chose to work with Derwent London as they have re-imagined some amazing buildings in London and we're continually impressed by their work."

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