Robert Waithman Obelisk Salisbury Square London

1. 16 Dec 2020

   Received by City of London

2. 30 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 20/00998/LBC Granted

  2 - 7 Salisbury Court London EC4Y 8AA

  i) Part demolition of 2-7 Salisbury Court (Grade II listed; ii) remodelling at roof level; iii) formation of new facade to south elevation, and part new facade to west elevation; iv) replacement fenestration; v) new plant; and vi) associated internal alterations. This application has been submitted alongside an application for planning permission (20/00997/FULEIA) and another application for listed building consent (20/00996/LBC).

  Decided 30 Jul 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20/00997/FULEIA Granted

  Development Site Salisbury Square London

  a) Demolition of existing buildings, comprising 69-71 Fleet Street, 72-78 Fleet Street (Chronicle House), 80-81 Fleet Street, 8 Salisbury Court, 1 Salisbury Square, 35 Whitefriars Street (Hack and Hop public house), 36-38 Whitefriars Street, and 2-6 Salisbury Square (Fleetbank House); b) Part demolition of 2-7 Salisbury Court (Grade II) and carrying out of works including remodelling at roof level, formation of new facade to south elevation, part new facade to west elevation and new core and part new floors. Part replacement fenestration, new plant and other works associated with change of use to drinking establishment with expanded food provision (sui generis); c) Erection of three new buildings: 1). A combined court building (Class F1), 2). A police headquarters building (sui generis), and 3). A commercial building including offices, retail and cycle hub (Class E); d) Creation of shared basement for emergency response vehicles, parking, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), and ancillary functions associated with the three new buildings, with ingress and egress from Whitefriars Street; e) Public realm and highway works, including enlarged Salisbury Square, landscaping, access and servicing arrangements, new pedestrian routes, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) measures, and bicycle and vehicle parking; f) Dismantling, relocation and reconstruction of Grade II listed Waithman obelisk within Salisbury Square; g) Other associated and ancillary works and structures. This application has been submitted alongside two applications for listed building consent (20/00996/LBC and 20/00998/LBC).

  Decided 30 Jul 2021 Full applications

3 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 22/00242/MDC Granted

  Robert Waithman Obelisk Open Space Salisbury Square London

  Submission of details of a full survey, photographic record and report of the Obelisk during dismantling, condition survey and proposals for cleaning, conservation and consolidation work, method statement for the reconstruction of the Obelisk, new foundations and below ground works, conservation to the engraved lettering, interpretation and information about Robert Waithman and the Obelisk, pursuant to condition 2 c), d), e), f), g), h) of Listed Building Consent dated 30 July 2021 (application number 20/00996/LBC)

  Decided 6 Feb 2023 Conditions
• 20/00998/LBC Granted

  2 - 7 Salisbury Court London EC4Y 8AA

  i) Part demolition of 2-7 Salisbury Court (Grade II listed; ii) remodelling at roof level; iii) formation of new facade to south elevation, and part new facade to west elevation; iv) replacement fenestration; v) new plant; and vi) associated internal alterations. This application has been submitted alongside an application for planning permission (20/00997/FULEIA) and another application for listed building consent (20/00996/LBC).

  Decided 30 Jul 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20/00997/FULEIA Granted

  Development Site Salisbury Square London

  a) Demolition of existing buildings, comprising 69-71 Fleet Street, 72-78 Fleet Street (Chronicle House), 80-81 Fleet Street, 8 Salisbury Court, 1 Salisbury Square, 35 Whitefriars Street (Hack and Hop public house), 36-38 Whitefriars Street, and 2-6 Salisbury Square (Fleetbank House); b) Part demolition of 2-7 Salisbury Court (Grade II) and carrying out of works including remodelling at roof level, formation of new facade to south elevation, part new facade to west elevation and new core and part new floors. Part replacement fenestration, new plant and other works associated with change of use to drinking establishment with expanded food provision (sui generis); c) Erection of three new buildings: 1). A combined court building (Class F1), 2). A police headquarters building (sui generis), and 3). A commercial building including offices, retail and cycle hub (Class E); d) Creation of shared basement for emergency response vehicles, parking, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), and ancillary functions associated with the three new buildings, with ingress and egress from Whitefriars Street; e) Public realm and highway works, including enlarged Salisbury Square, landscaping, access and servicing arrangements, new pedestrian routes, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) measures, and bicycle and vehicle parking; f) Dismantling, relocation and reconstruction of Grade II listed Waithman obelisk within Salisbury Square; g) Other associated and ancillary works and structures. This application has been submitted alongside two applications for listed building consent (20/00996/LBC and 20/00998/LBC).

  Decided 30 Jul 2021 Full applications

City of London granted permission on 30 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Robert Waithman Obelisk Open Space Salisbury Square London

  22/00242/MDC Submitted 25 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Submission of details of a full survey, photographic record and report of the Obelisk during dismantling, condition survey and proposals for cleaning, conservation and consolidation work, method statement for the reconstruction of the Obelisk, new foundations and below ground works, conservation to the engraved lettering, interpretation and information about Robert Waithman and the Obelisk, pursuant to condition 2 c), d), e), f), g), h) of Listed Building Consent dated 30 July 2021 (application number 20/00996/LBC)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Land Bounded By Fleet Street, Salisbury Court, Salisbury Square, Primrose Hill & Whitefriars Street, London, EC4Y

  21/00852/MDC Submitted 4 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Submission of site survey drawings pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission 20/00997/FULEIA dated 25th August 2021.

  Granted Conditions 22 docs

• Land Bounded By Fleet Street, Salisbury Court, Salisbury Square, Primrose Hill & Whitefriars Street, London, EC4Y

  23/01173/MDC Submitted 27 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to the partial discharge of condition 37(a) of planning permission 20/00997/FULEIA dated 30.07.21.

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• Land Bounded By Fleet Street, Salisbury Court, Salisbury Square, Primrose Hill & Whitefriars Street, London, EC4Y

  21/00760/MDC Submitted 9 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Submission of Scheme of Protective Works Management Plan pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission 20/00997/FULEIA dated 25th August 2021.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• St Brides House 10 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8EH

  26/00500/PODC Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of the Local Procurement Strategy (Demolition) pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 2.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 23rd December 2025 (Planning Application Reference: 25/00664/FULMAJ).

  Granted Demolition 3 docs

• St Brides House 10 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8EH

  26/00501/PODC Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of the Local Training, Skills and Job Brokerage Strategy (Demolition) pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 3.2 of the S106 Agreement dated 23rd December 2025 (Planning Application Reference: 25/00664/FULMAJ).

  Granted Demolition 3 docs

• 24/00563/LBC Granted

  6-7 New Street London EC2M 4TP

  External alterations to windows on rear elevation of number 7 and mansard roof of number 6 and internal alterations in association with conversion of two dwelling houses into eight studio flats and one two bedroom flat.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01174/LBC Granted

  Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH

  Refurbishment of existing WCs on the fourth floor, and introduction of additional accessible/ unisex facilities.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/01057/LBC Withdrawn

  Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP

  Installation of 2x lanterns with hub branding and one internally illuminated sign.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01485/LBC Awaiting decision

  609 Seddon House Barbican London EC2Y 8BX

  Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, bathroom and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of walls in a partially reconfigured manner; refurbishment works; and installation of suspended false ceiling in landing and kitchen areas.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01480/LBC Awaiting decision

  Poultry Market East Poultry Avenue London EC1A 9LH

  Temporary works to install three painted internal timber doors and proposed entrance to be covered with timber rainscreen panels, roller shutter and associated works and internal alterations to three existing plant rooms at first floor level.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings