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
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
511 planning applications found near London.
- - 6 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR
Removal and replacement of existing rooftop condensers with two new VRF units and acoustic screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Westminster | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Submission of details of Lighting Strategy pursuant to condition 41 of Planning Permission 22/01243/FULMAJ dated 03.10.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Submission of details of externally facing materials pursuant to discharge of conditions 21(e, f, h ank k) of planning permission 22/01243/FULMAJ dated 21.09.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Submission of details of balustrades and measures to prevent jumping or falling throughout the building pursuant to condition 29 of Planning Permission 22/01243/FULMAJ dated 03.10.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 2026/1631/P - New House 67-68 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8JY
Proposed refurbishment of the existing office (Class E) building including infilling of north and south lightwells; rear extension at the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors to create additional C
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-24 - - 20 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD
Submission of the Local Procurement monitoring report pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 1.7 of the S106 Agreement dated 12 September 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00867/FULMAJ).
Status: Undecided | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - New House 67-68 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8JY
Proposed refurbishment of the existing office (Class E) building including infilling of north and south lightwells; rear extension at the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors to create additional C
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Jarvis House 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LA
Partial demolition, infill extension to the building at 5th floor fronting Smithfield Street, new facade to Smithfield Street, recladding of east elevation, replacement plant and new terrace at roof l
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Greenwich | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 2026/1483/L - Skipwith House, Flat 24 Portpool Lane London Camden EC1N 7UH
Subdivision of existing bedroom to create two separate rooms (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-22 - - Poultry Market And General Market And The Annexe Buildings West Smithfield London EC1A 9PS
Submission of detailed drawings and specifications for the West Poultry Route pursuant to condition 61 of Planning permission 19/01343/FULEIA dated 13.04.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Poultry Market And General Market And The Annexe Buildings West Smithfield London EC1A 9PS
Submission of details of Canopy Pack pursuant to condition 57(l) of Planning Permission 19/01343/FULEIA dated 13.04.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Poultry Market And General Market And The Annexe Buildings West Smithfield London EC1A 9PS
Submission of details of Art Canvas and Sample Pack pursuant to condition 57(f) of Planning Permission 19/01343/FULEIA dated 13.04.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Poultry Market And General Market And The Annexe Buildings West Smithfield London EC1A 9PS
Submission of details of lighting and security installations pursuant to condition 2(l) of Planning Permission 9/01344/LBC dated 28.06.2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 2026/0795/P - 61 - 65 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2FD
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 45 (Cycle Parking) to update the cycle parking mix and quantum and vary condition 63 (Approved Dra
Status: Undecided | Type: Request for Observations to Adjoining Borough | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Skipwith House, Flat 24 Portpool Lane London Camden EC1N 7UH
Subdivision of existing bedroom to create two separate rooms (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - 26/00586/PODC - 14-21 Holborn Viaduct 32-33 & 34-35 Farringdon Street London EC1A 2AT
Submission of the Local Procurement Strategy Final Report pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 2.8 of the S106 Agreement dated 07 February 2022 (Planning Application Reference: 21/00755/FULMAJ) as amended
Status: Undecided | Council: London Corporation | Date: 2026-04-14 - - 14-21 Holborn Viaduct 32-33 & 34-35 Farringdon Street London EC1A 2AT
Submission of the Local Procurement Strategy Final Report pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 2.8 of the S106 Agreement dated 07 February 2022 (Planning Application Reference: 21/00755/FULMAJ) as amended
Status: Permitted | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - New Street Square London EC4A 3BZ
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 8 (Approved Plans) of planning permission Ref. 24/00532/FULL to allow for the substitution of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Condor House 10 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AL
Submission of details of Lighting Strategy Report, External Lighting Specification pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission 25/00280/FULL dated 21.11.2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: City | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 2026/1327/P - County House 14-15 Hatton Garden London EC1N 8AT
Alterations at front ground floor level, involving the replacement of single glazed metal frame entrance doors to office accommodation above and fixed glazed metal frame side panels with double-glazed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning Permission | Council: Camden | Date: 2026-04-09
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A brief summary of London in City of London - Greater 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.
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, 693 planning applications were submitted near London. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near London.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near London were discharge of conditions (204), full planning applications (136), listed building and heritage (95).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 592 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% 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: 240 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 426 applications
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