Planning application
20/00996/LBC
Robert Waithman Obelisk Salisbury Square London
Proposal
Dismantling, relocating and reconstruction of the Grade II listed obelisk within Salisbury Square. This application has been submitted alongside an application for planning permission (20/00997/FULEIA) and another application for listed building consent (20/00998/LBC).
As published by the council, reference 20/00996/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Dec 2020
Received by City of London
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30 Jul 2021
Decision issued: Approved
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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About heritage and listed buildings applications
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Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
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