How long do planning decisions take near London?

The average planning decision time near London is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near London?

The planning approval rate near London is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near London?

The most common type of planning application near London is discharge of conditions, with 232 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near London?

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London, City of London - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near London, City of London - Greater London.

City of London - Greater London · England · City

Planning applications in London are administered by City Of London Corporation. View the full City Of London Corporation planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About London

London, the capital of England and the UK, is a vibrant metropolis with a population of 9.1 million in 2024, expanding to 15.1 million in its wider metropolitan area. Situated on the River Thames, this historic city has been a significant settlement for nearly 2,000 years, with the City of London serving as its ancient core and financial hub. Governed by 33 local authorities under the Greater London Authority since 1965, London is a dynamic area for planning applications, reflecting its diverse and evolving landscape.

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Area Information

Admin district: City of London
Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
LSOA: City of London 001G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near London.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near London.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for London based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

624 planning applications found near London.

26/04603/ADV · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026 - 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT
Display of replacement externally illuminated hanging sign at Fleet Street facade measuring 1.50m x 1.00m. (Linked with 26/04593/LBC)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-10
26/04604/ADV · Received: Fri 10 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026 - 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT
Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign attached to gate pillar at Bell Yard measuring 0.71m x 0.50m. (Linked with 26/04594/LBC)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-10
26/04594/LBC · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT
Installation of an externally illuminated hanging sign attached to gate pillar at Bell Yard measuring 0.71m x 0.50m. (Linked with 26/04604/ADV)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-09
26/04593/LBC · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT
Installation of replacement externally illuminated hanging sign at Fleet Street facade measuring 1.50m x 1.00m. (Linked with 26/04603/ADV)
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-09
26/04578/FULL · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - Bell House 8 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR
Introduction of small glass plinth detail to existing bay.
Status: Undecided | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-07-09
26/00965/MDC - Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), Environmental Noise Survey and Plant Noise Assessment Report and Relocation plan and support system details pursuant to respective discharge
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-07
- Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), Environmental Noise Survey and Plant Noise Assessment Report and Relocation plan and support system details pursuant to respective discharge
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-07
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- 61-65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Submission of Delivery and Servicing Management Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 2 of planning permission 25/01788/FULL dated 13.02.2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-07
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26/00962/MDC - 61-65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Submission of Delivery and Servicing Management Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 2 of planning permission 25/01788/FULL dated 13.02.2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-07
26/00958/MDC - Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP
Submission of BREEAM New Construction Final Certificate pursuant to discharge of condition 32 of planning permission 22/00742/FULL dated 10.03.2023.
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-06
- Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP
Submission of BREEAM New Construction Final Certificate pursuant to discharge of condition 32 of planning permission 22/00742/FULL dated 10.03.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-06
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- Development Site Salisbury Square London
Submission of details, drawings and Construction Local Procurement Monitioring Report pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 2(b), partial discharge of Condition 19 (Commemorative plaques); and fu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-06
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- 1 - 3 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AP
Submission of Noise, Vibration and Dust Management Plan, Scheme of Protective Works (SoPW) and Construction Logistics Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 2 and 3 of planning permission 25/01124/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-02
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26/00950/MDC - 1 - 3 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AP
Submission of Noise, Vibration and Dust Management Plan, Scheme of Protective Works (SoPW) and Construction Logistics Plan pursuant to discharge of condition 2 and 3 of planning permission 25/01124/FU
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-07-02
- 20 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD
Submission of the Cultural Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 10.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 12 September 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00867/FULMAJ).
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-30
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26/00848/FULL - New Street Square London EC4A 3BF
Erection of a temporary structure incorporating an LED screen and associated seating for a temporary period between June 2026 and September 2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-30
26/00947/PODC - 20 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD
Submission of the Cultural Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 10.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 12 September 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00867/FULMAJ).
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-30
26/00905/MDC - 100 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6JA
Submission of details of Whole Life Carbon Assessment report GLA template and Circular Economy Statement pursuant to condition 20 and 21 of Planning Permission 23/01260/FULMAJ dated 15.04.2024.
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-24
- 100 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6JA
Submission of details of Whole Life Carbon Assessment report GLA template and Circular Economy Statement pursuant to condition 20 and 21 of Planning Permission 23/01260/FULMAJ dated 15.04.2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-24
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26/00903/LDC - Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photo of the proposed colour sample for the enclosure pursuant to condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 25/00167/LBC dated 13.02.2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: City of London | Date: 2026-06-24

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A brief summary of London in City of London - Greater London

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes London a particularly low-crime area.

London has 42 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Barge House Alley, Foster Lane, Valentine Place, Charterhouse Square, Underwood Street, Bear Gardens, Regent's Canal, Whitefriars, Waterloo, Covent Garden, Lower Marsh, Trafalgar Square, King's Cross and St Pancras, South Bank, Bloomsbury, Newgate Street, Borough High Street, Hatton Garden, No data available for publication by HE, Bank, Guildhall, Whitehall, St Paul's Cathedral, Strand, Roupell Street, Thrale Street, Brewery, Fleet Street, Adelphi, King's Bench, Queen Street, Union Street, Mitre Road and Ufford Street, Bow Lane, Chancery Lane, Smithfield, Liberty of the Mint, Savoy, Kingsway, Postman's Park, Seven Dials (Covent Garden), Temples. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, London planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in London

In the last 24 months, 888 planning applications were submitted near London. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near London.

At 65 days on average, decisions near London slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near London were discharge of conditions (232), full planning applications (140), listed building and heritage (91).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 643 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 255 applications
Refused: 13 applications
Withdrawn: 14 applications
Awaiting decision: 597 applications

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