Planning applications in WC2A

Staircase method statement required by condition 5 of listed building consent ref. 2025/0515/L granted 26/09/2025 for the extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of plant at first floor and roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

Refurbishment of the ground and lower ground floor levels

Non-Material Amendment under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to Planning Permission 20/00546/FULMAJ dated 16.09.2021, as amended by 22/01051/NMA dated 12.01.2023, 24/00123/NMA dated 01.03.2024, 24/01244/NMA dated 23.12.2024 and 25/00769/NMA dated 28.08.2025, to vary Condition 40 (Approved Drawings) to allow for the amendments to the rooftop plant structure and louvres; amendments to fourth floor windows to south elevation; and amendments to height of ground floor plant screen.

Details of the proposed Blue Roof to include construction method, layout and maintenance regime pursuant to condition 20 of planning permission dated 31st October 2024 (RN:23/06997/FULL)

Detailed final specifications / schedule/s of repairs following opening up works (including detailed conservation method statement(s) for dismantling and removal / reinstatement of any building fabric) pursuant to condition 6 of listed building dated 9th February 2022 (RN:21/06607/LBC)

Details of any hidden historic features which are revealed during the course of works shall be retained in situ, work suspended in the relevant area of the building and the Council as local planning authority notified immediately pursuant to condition 5 of listed building dated 9th February 2022 (RN:21/06607/LBC)

IN LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS (SEE MAP): 4 x London Planes (T25, T27, T29, T31) - Crown lift each tree to provide approx. 5m clearance over grass area and improve light levels to young suppressed cherry trees. Lift each tree to a neat and even level, ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points. 1 x Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) (Judas tree) (T22) - Reduce crown height and radial spread by approx. 1m - 1.5m, to produce a rounded framework for uniform future regrowth. 1 x Mulberry (T36) - Reduce western crown by approx. 2m to minimize issues of encroachment. Crown lift to approx. 3m to a neat and even level maintaining shape and form and ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points. 1 x Mulberry (T38) - Reduce previously reduced southern crown back to the vicinity of previous reduction points, (approx. 1m - 1.5m of established regrowth). Crown lift to provide approx. 4m all around to a neat and even level, ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points. 1 x London Plane (T40) - Reduce 2 x over extended branches by approx. 3m -4m which protrude to east out of the main crown form, back into the overall crown profile, ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points. 2 x London Planes (T48 & T64) - Crown lift each tree to provide approx. 5m - 6m clearance all round to a neat and even level, ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points. 1 x Laburnum (T51) - Remove 1 x defective stem (west) with splits and cracks and dieback, back to main bole. 1 x Multi stemmed Gleditsia (TG60) - Remove broken and suspended branches from canopy. Reduce southern crown which is overextended from main canopy shape, by approx. 4m - 5m to prevent future branch failures. Crown lift to provide approx. 5m clearance all round to a neat and even level, ensuring all cuts are made to suitable secondary growth points in the upper canopy - Remove broken and suspended branches from canopy. Reduce southern crown whic

Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05419/FULL)

Installation of new access gate and railings to existing railings to Carey Street elevation. (Linked with 26/05420/LBC)

To confirm the basement, ground and first floors of the building is in Class E (Commercial, business and service) use and that its use for any use within Class E including a Tea Shop would not require further planning permission.

Submission of details of detailed design of new door to roof terrace pursuant to condition 2(b) of Planning Permission 26/00409/FULL dated 01.07.26.

Internal refit of a basement room including the installation of a new suspended grid ceiling, penetrations through the existing internal building fabric to connect to existing services, and fixings to existing partitions for new fixed furniture.

Installation of acoustic panels in 5no. teaching spaces.

Introduction of small glass plinth detail to existing bay.

The removal of polycarbonate sheeting from the east window and the introduction of External Protective Glazing to conserve the important heraldic glass.

The removal of polycarbonate sheeting from the east window and the introduction of External Protective Glazing to conserve the important heraldic glass affecting a Grade I Listed Building.

Removal of one existing window and installation of escape door and window on rear elevation and the installation of a new kitchen extract fan and exhaust at roof level

Alterations to internal building fabric at ground and basement levels and replacement of an existing air conditioning condenser at lower ground floor level.

Replacement of an existing air conditioning condenser at lower ground floor level.

Provision of access deck between roof access/exit door and flagpole.

Installation of replacement lift call panels; level display panels; control panels; handrails; flooring and ceiling finishes; light fittings; and associated works.

Installation of gates and fixed barriers into Courts 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28.

Details of street level hard and soft landscaping scheme; specification for the soil within the planters on the balconies and terraces (excluding main roof); soil crating system beneath forecourt including methodology for installation of soil and drainage layer and management plan for soft landscaping pursuant to Conditions 15 (part), 16 (part), 17 and 18 of planning permission dated 31st October 2024 (RN:23/06997/FULL).

Replacement of one inclined wheelchair platform lift within Queens building at the Royal Courts of Justice complex.

Provision of access deck between roof access/exit door and flagpole.

Various internal alterations at ground-floor level including formation of new accessible toilet, additional female WC and new meeting room.

The repair and cavity drain tanking to the internal front vaults, to stop further water ingress and damage to the incoming UKPN connection and associated, electrical goods.

Internal structural repairs, following damp, and demolition of 3 no. internal walls.

Internal Alterations at second floor level including the erection of a partition.

Temporary installation of blackout vinyl on the interior surface of 5 ground floor windows from the date of the permission until 19th October 2026 to support an internal sound installation.

Repair of existing lower ground floor structure (basement ceiling) which will include 1) areas of reinforcement with steel frame beneath existing floor slab; 2) areas of replacement of filler joist floor which have decayed beyond retention. Secondly, provision of mechanical ventilation system within the basement including ducts into each of the spaces, and breaches through structural walls to allow passage of ducts.

Removal and replacement of existing rooftop condensers with two new VRF units and acoustic screen.

Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

External alterations to ground floor west elevation and first floor roof terrace, addition of terrace door on north elevation, replacement of plant at roof level.

Altering roof finishes and details of upper roof of 12 Lincoln's Inn Fields by removing existing modern roof coverings, introducing ventilation with concealed proprietary ventilators and reinstating lead roof, similar to existing.

Details of condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission 2024/5379/P dated 12/02/2026 (for: Erection of replacement roof extension; alterations to and extension of existing roof terrace; extension and alteration of lower roof including new plant and acoustic plant enclosure; alterations to front steps and installation of new access ramp; alterations to lower ground floor at front elevation; alterations to rear elevation at ground floor.)

Submission of details of particulars and samples of the materials to be used on all external faces of the building and details of new windows pursuant to condition 19 (a) and (f) (in part) of Planning Permission 20/00546/FULMAJ, dated 16.09.2021 (as amended by 22/01051/NMA, 24/00123/NMA, 24/01244/NMA and 25/00769/NMA) dated 16.09.2021.

Tree JV1 - Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer - Callery Pear - 5a - General Estate Management - Within 6 months - Fell to ground level and grub out stump. Replant with x1 Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer as 10-12cm girth heavy standard to be planted in planting season (November 2026). Tree 607 - Platanus x hispanica - London Plane - 5a - General Estate Management - Within 6 months - Cut back off building to north to provide 1-2m clearance. Tree 600 - Robinia pseudoacacia - Robinia - N/A - Cut back off building to north to provide 1-2m clearance. Tree 596 - Sorbus intermedia - Swedish Whitebeam - N/A - Cut back off building to north to provide 1-2m clearance. Tree 597 - Acer platanoides - Norway Maple - N/A - Cut back off building to north to provide 1-2m clearance.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2024/5379/P dated 12/02/2025 (for: Erection of replacement roof extension; alterations to and extension of existing roof terrace; extension and alteration of lower roof including new plant and acoustic plant enclosure; alterations to front steps and installation of new access ramp; alterations to lower ground floor at front elevation; alterations to rear elevation at ground floor.), namely to amend approved alterations to the Whetstone Park elevation.

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2024/5379/P dated 12/02/2025 for 'Erection of replacement roof extension; alterations to and extension of existing roof terrace; extension and alteration of lower roof including new plant and acoustic plant enclosure; alterations to front steps and installation of new access ramp; alterations to lower ground floor at front elevation; alterations to rear elevation at ground floor; NAMELY: increase in height of rooftop balustrade, alterations to stair enclosure and lift overrun, changes to lower roof plant area.

Installation of an A/C unit with associated external and internal equipment at roof and ground floor level, and a replica painted timber panelled door and doorcase at ground floor level.

Installation of an A/C unit with associated equipment at roof and ground floor level, and a replica painted timber panelled door and doorcase at ground floor level.

Installation of 1 x air condenser unit with new acoustic enclosure to replace the existing x 2 units located on the roof of the main building.

The removal of unauthorised graffiti from the rear (Carey Street) elevation of the Queen's Building, at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Submission of details of plant noise and installation pursuant to condition 2 (parts A and B) of planning permission 24/00679/FULL dated 04/10/2024.

Details of Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to Condition 21 of planning permission dated 31 October 2024 (RN23/06997/FULL)

Removal of the existing mechanical plant and installation of new mechanical plant with acoustic screens at main roof level.

Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

Submission of details for electrical hardware, doors and other associated works, pursuant to listed building consent 24/00930/LBC (dated 13.11.2024).

Amendments to planning permission dated 31 October (23/06997/FULL as amended) for: partial demolition, alterations and extension to existing building for use for non-residential education purposes (Class F1) including associated hard and soft landscaping, roof plant and associated works NAMELY, revised column detailing of the loggia on the Lincolns Inn Fields elevation, alterations to window arrangements to the east elevation at level 7, and updated measurements to the coping profile.