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Planning applications in EC2Y

We hold 324 planning applications for the EC2Y postcode area, 106 of them submitted in the past year. 100% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 62 days. The area is covered by City of London, Islington, Westminster.

324
applications held
106
in the past year
100%
approved
62 days
median decision

Councils covering EC2Y

City of London (284)Islington (31)Westminster (3)Greenwich (2)Tower Hamlets (2)Hackney (1)

Recent applications in EC2Y

Pending
14 Sept 202626/01273/LBC
110 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8NDCity of London

Internal alterations comprising the replacement of the kitchen and removal of the kitchen entrance pocket door.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
20 Aug 2026P2026/2239/FUL
25 Ropemaker Place, Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9ANIslington

Full planning application for the installation of replacement plant at rooftop level.

Pending
13 Aug 202626/01159/ADVT
2 London Wall Place London EC2Y 5AUCity of London

The installation and display of an internally illuminated hanging sign measuring 2100mm wide by 404mm high, at a height of 4.2m above ground level.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
13 Aug 202626/01160/LBC
Livery Hall Ironmongers' Hall Shaftesbury Place London EC2Y 8AACity of London

Installation of temporary scaffold tie fixings to facades to facilitate access scaffolding.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
7 Aug 202626/01139/LBC
Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DSCity of London

Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall, and associated works.

Permitted
7 Aug 202626/01139/LBC
Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DSCity of London

Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall, and associated works.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
30 Jul 202626/01088/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of drawings, Ground Movement Assessment, Method Statement and TfL Letter of Comfort pursuant to the partial discharge of condition 16(b) of planning permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
30 Jul 202626/01089/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of drawings, Ground Movement Assessment, Method Statement and Elizabeth Line Letter of Comfort pursuant to partial discharge of condition 52(b) of planning permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Permitted
Small
Planning Obligations
29 Jul 202626/01028/PODC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of the utility connections pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 10.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 13 October 2025 (Planning Application Reference: 24/00209/FULMAJ).

Pending
Large
Non-material Amendments
14 Jul 202626/00997/NMA
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Application for non-material amendments under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 2 (Details), Condition 66 (Post Construction Urban Greening Factor and Biodiversity Net Gain), and Condition 83 (Approved Drawings) pursuant to planning permission ref. 24/00209/FULMAJ (dated 14.10.2025) (as amended) for: (i) the introduction of a steel frame; (ii) WC core adjustments and extension of the south transfer beam; (iii) facade amendments including rear elevation realignment, removal of ventilation indents, addition of a fire escape door and ground floor louvres, and revised cladding; (iv) roof level changes including introduction of Level 21 balustrade and Level 19 canopy; (v) introduction of Level 14 ventilation intake and associated landscaping amendments; (vi) highways amendments including an increased kerb radius and access to the electrical supply station in the Plaza; and (vii) associated updates to the quantum of Class E(g)(i), E(a/b) and F2(b) floorspace.

Permitted
Small
Observations from other Boroughs
7 Jul 202626/00978/OBS
25 Ropemaker Street, Ropemaker Place, London, EC2Y 9LYCity of London

Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on external alterations to ground floor facade including infill and reglazing of the main entrance at corner of Ropemaker Street and Finsbury Street with the creation of additional Class E(g)(i) floorspace, installation of new entrance doors, installation of a new canopy on Ropemaker Street, installation of new landscaping and the replacement of glazing (LBI ref. P2026/1385/FUL).

Pending
Small
Non-material Amendments
3 Jul 202626/00926/NMA
45 Beech Street London EC2Y 8ADCity of London

Non-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town Planning and Country Act 1990 to planning permission reference 24/00176/FULL dated 8 December 2025 to amend Condition 46 (approved drawings) to allow amendments to: internal layouts and communal amenity spaces; entrance and access arrangements; stair and lift cores; co-living unit layouts; roof plant and associated roofscape detailing; fa�ade materials and architectural detailing; and associated alterations to the approved elevations.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
29 Jun 202626/00920/LBC
99 John Trundle Court Barbican London EC2Y 8NECity of London

Internal alterations comprising the removal of wardrobes, refurbishment of flat and introduction of a new stud wall partition between the hallway and sleeping area.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
26 Jun 202626/00804/LBC
71 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DNCity of London

Refurbishments, including alterations to the kitchen and non-structural partition wall. Making the internal doors full height.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 202626/00916/LBC
318 Bunyan Court Barbican London EC2Y 8DHCity of London

Internal alterations to include removal of non structural bedroom nib wall and installation of new wardrobe and storage space

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 202626/00621/LBC
89 Speed House Barbican London EC2Y 8AUCity of London

Internal alterations to a fifth-floor flat within Speed House, including the partial removal of the existing non-structural outer kitchen partition wall to create open-plan between the kitchen and living room.

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
24 Jun 202626/00910/MDC
45 Beech Street London EC2Y 8ADCity of London

Submission of details of (i) design and layout drawings for the proposed SuDS components (ii) measures to be taken to prevent flooding (iii) Evidence that Thames Water has been consulted regarding the proposed surface water pursuant to condition 3 of Planning Permission 24/00176/FULL dated 08.12.2025.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
22 Jun 202626/00894/LBC
Shakespeare Tower Defoe Place Barbican London EC2Y 8DRCity of London

Refurbishment works to the ground floor lobby/reception area and lift lobby at Shakespeare Tower, including alterations, redecoration, new lighting and other associated works.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
12 Jun 202626/00856/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of Construction Logistics Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 14 of 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
12 Jun 202626/00857/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of Scheme of Protective Works pursuant to discharge of condition 3(b) of 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
12 Jun 202626/00855/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of Deconstruction Logistics Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 12 of 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Conditions
Small
Approval of Details
9 Jun 2026P2026/1485/AOD
Finsbury Dials, 20 Finsbury Street, London, EC2Y 9AQIslington

Approval of Details pursuant to Condition 12 (acoustic) of planning permission: P2024/1208/FUL dated 08/11/2024

Pending
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
8 Jun 202626/00825/MDC
45 Beech Street London EC2Y 8ADCity of London

Submission of detail of Scheme of Protective Works, Site Condition Survey and Demolition and Construction Logistics Plan pursuant to condition 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Planning Permission 24/00176/FULL dated 08.12.2025.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
4 Jun 202626/00812/LBC
122 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DRCity of London

Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, living area and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of bedroom stud walls in a reconfigured manner; refurbishment works to the kitchen, bedrooms and living area; and installation of suspended false ceiling.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
3 Jun 202626/00808/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of details of Piling Method Statement pursuant to condition 73 and 75 of Planning permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025 (as amended 25/01531/NMA).

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
3 Jun 202626/00810/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of details of Scheme for the Provision of Sewer Vents, Public Health Services Roof Drainage Layout, Public Health Services Roof Drainage Layout, Public Health Services Sanitary Drainage and New Sewer Connection Details and Section Southern Outfall pursuant to condition 8 of Planning permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025 (as amended 25/01531/NMA).

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
2 Jun 202626/00797/FULL
1 London Wall Place London EC2Y 5AUCity of London

Installation of three metal mechanical louvred ventilation panels at upper ground level in the Fore Street elevation of 1 London Wall Place.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
29 May 2026P2026/1385/FUL
25 Ropemaker Street, Ropemaker Place, London, EC2Y 9LYIslington

External alterations to ground floor facade including infill and reglazing of the main entrance at corner of Ropemaker Street and Finsbury Street with the creation of additional Class E(g)(i) floorspace, installation of new entrance doors, installation of a new canopy on Ropemaker Street, installation of new landscaping and the replacement of glazing.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
28 May 202626/00778/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of details of WSI for an Archaeological Evaluation and Archaeological Evaluation Report pursuant to condition 19 of Planning Permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025 (as amened 25/01531/NMA).

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
28 May 202626/00779/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of details of Utility Connections Note, DNIA Resilient Route Map, Thames Water Point of Entry and Combined Services - Proposed Incoming Services pursuant to condition 77 of Planning Permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025 (as amened 25/01531/NMA).

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
21 May 202626/00747/LBC
6 Wallside Barbican London EC2Y 8BHCity of London

Proposed internal refurbishment and partial reconfiguration of five-storey townhouse at 6 Wallside, Barbican, including the removal of later non-original, unsympathetic internal alterations, and restoration of original architectural features and finishes.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
20 May 202626/00737/LBC
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DTCity of London

Replacement of internal fire doors across all floors

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
15 May 202626/00707/LBC
Art Gallery Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DSCity of London

Reconfiguration and upgrade of the concert hall backstage areas to include the amalgamation of smaller dressing rooms, changing spaces and support spaces; the reconfiguration of the artist lounge and bar ; rationalisation of showers to provide a wheelchair accessible dressing room with an en-suite WC and shower; fire safety upgrades, update layout of a rehearsal spaces, and provision of fire rated storage space and other associated works throughout.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
14 May 202626/00702/MDC
Tenter House 45 Moorfields London EC2Y 9AECity of London

Submission of details of Preliminary Risk Assessment Report, Geotechnical and Geo-environmental interpretative Report, Phase 1 Desk Study, Detailed UXO Risk Assessment, etc. pursuant to condition 2 (a) and (b) of Planning Permission 24/00209/FULMAJ dated 14.10.2025.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
13 May 202626/00695/MDC
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DTCity of London

Submission of Post-Work Noise Survey pursuant to discharge of condition 2 of planning permission 25/01010/FULL dated 23.03.2026, and condition 2, 3 and 4 of planning permission 25/01011/LBC dated 23.03.2026.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (LBC/CAC)
13 May 202626/00791/LDC
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DTCity of London

Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 25/01011/LBC dated 23/03/2026.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
7 May 202626/00664/LBC
163 Cromwell Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DDCity of London

Internal alterations to include the removal of internal door between kitchen and utility, removal of sliding panels in hallway and cupboards in bedrooms. Installation of sliding door to en suite shower room, replacement of internal doors and refurbishment of kitchen and bathrooms.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Apr 202626/00600/LBC
341 Lauderdale Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8NACity of London

Internal alterations including removal of non-structural partitions, reconfiguration of layout, new bathrooms and kitchen and new suspended ceiling.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
16 Apr 202626/00541/FULL
St Giles Terrace To West Side of St Giles Cripplegate Church Barbican London EC2Y 8DACity of London

The installation of a temporary community pavilion structure on St Giles Terrace for a temporary period between June 2026 and September 2026.

Permitted
Small
Submission of details (Planning)
15 Apr 202626/00527/MDC
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BBCity of London

Submission of details of proposed fencing around ductwork; and details of external ductwork and ASHP enclosure including colour and finish pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission 25/00459/FULL dated 30/01/2026.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
13 Apr 202626/00520/LBC
43 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DNCity of London

Internal alterations to include the removal and reconstruction of non-structural partitions between bathroom, WC, bedroom and living room for revised room layouts, replacement of internal doors with full height openings and new doors, and refurbishment of kitchen and bathrooms.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
13 Apr 202626/00434/LBC
91 Speed House Barbican London EC2Y 8AUCity of London

Interior refurbishment including renovation of kitchen, bathroom, bedroom wardrobes; conversion of guest wc to utility room; replacement of doors and overpanels with full height doors.

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
10 Apr 202626/00509/CLOPD
Moor House 120 London Wall London EC2Y 5ETCity of London

Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) for the replacement of air-conditioning plant with replacement heat rejection plant within an existing enclosure.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Apr 202626/00490/LBC
312 Cromwell Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8NBCity of London

Refurbishment of the existing bathroom and separate shower/WC, including replacement sanitary ware, finishes, and fittings, together with the installation of new full-height internal doors to both rooms.

Pending
2 Apr 202626/00488/FULL
391 Cromwell Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8NBCity of London

Replacement of timber service door with an aluminium framed glazed door at penthouse levels 39 - 40.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Apr 202626/00486/LBC
76 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DNCity of London

Internal alterations to kitchen units, bathroom and built in storage in bedroom and hallway. Removal of non-original ceiling in internal hallway.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Apr 202626/00489/LBC
391 Cromwell Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8NBCity of London

Replacement of timber service door with an aluminium framed glazed door at penthouse levels 39 - 40.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
27 Mar 202626/00443/LBC
528 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NHCity of London

Internal alterations including: Removal of the existing kitchen peninsula wall and associated suspended bulkhead; Installation of new kitchen units within the existing footprint and reinstated peninsula; Alterations to bedroom comprising removal of non-structural nib wall and reconfiguration to provide enlarged built-in wardrobe with integrated utility cupboard; and installation of full-height doors throughout.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
26 Mar 202626/00157/ADVT
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DTCity of London

Display of White projected logo/name onto white painted underside of existing external staircase adjacent to Silk Street. Internally illuminated digital screen sign of size 4.9m wide by 0.6m high by 0.2m deep located over the main entrance, which is set back c. 39 metres from the back of pavement on Silk Street.

Permitted
Large
Listed Building Consent
17 Mar 202626/00156/LBC
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DTCity of London

Alterations to the external area adjacent to Silk Street, the main entrance, the foyer, at Lower Ground, Ground and First Floors, as well as the café, to include new reception desk, new lighting, external advertising, internal finishes and door replacement.