Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS
Approved on 26 June 2026
Council decision: Grant22 conditions
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Proposal
New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, lighting, and drinking water fountain. Works to the staff spaces to include internal reconfiguration, new WCs, showers, and kitchenette, works to the facades to upgrade glazing and frames at level 2. Upgrade and replacement fixtures, fittings and finishes and other associated works.
- Received
- 27 April 2026
- Council
- City of London Corporation
- Ward
- College
- ReceivedReceived27 Apr
- ValidatedValidated20 Apr
- Consult.Consultation15 Jun
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided26 Jun
Decided in 67 days
About this application
This is a planning application for window replacement at Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS. City of London has handled 6,632 applications of this type. This one was decided in 60 days, 2 weeks quicker than City of London's typical decision time. The site is in 1 listed building nearby. There have been 10 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 1 application across College. We hold 387 applications in total for the EC2Y postcode area.
Application details
- Postcode
- EC2Y 8DS
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 20 April 2026
- Consultation end
- 15 June 2026
Planning decision
- Case officer
- Mr Peter Ashby
Additional information
- Documents
- 135
Site constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Conservation area: Barbican and Golden LanePart of the site
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Not published by this council, so not checked: Article 4 directions and tree preservation orders. Ask the council if these matter.
Also checked, none recorded (19)
flood storage areas, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.
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Associated applications
- 202627 Apr
New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with…
ApprovedApplicationFiled alongside26/00612/FULL - 202627 Apr
New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with…
This applicationApprovedListed building consent26/00613/LBC
Planning history at this site
10 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 20266 Oct
Application for planning permission to allow the use of 37 car parking bays of Car Park 2 at Level -1 at the…
PendingApplication26/01412/FULL - 20266 Oct
Strengthening works to existing corbels at the Barbican Centre, and associated works.
PendingListed building consent26/01406/LBC - 20267 Aug
Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall…
ApprovedListed building consent26/01139/LBC - 202519 Aug
Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary…
ApprovedListed building consent25/01071/LBC - 202312 Dec
Replacement of existing house lighting fixtures within the Theatre with new LED fixtures. Introduction of new…
ApprovedListed building consent23/01363/LBC - 202314 Nov
Removal of foot pumps and installation of hand sensors to operate taps in the Level -1.5 toilets.
ApprovedListed building consent23/01236/LBC - 20233 Nov
Temporary installation of a fabric woven artwork, for a temporary period between February 2024 and August…
ApprovedFull Planning Permission23/01194/FULL - 202327 Jun
An application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary…
PendingListed building consent23/00675/LBC - 202327 Jun
An application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 6…
PendingVariation of conditions (s73)23/00672/FULL - 201220 Dec
1. Flytower (over stage) refurbishment and upgrade of theatre flying machinery and related structures.2…
ApprovedListed building consent12/01211/LBC
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