City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DE

1. 9 Jun 2022

   Received by City of London

2. 20 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DE

  22/00473/LBC Submitted 9 Jun 2022 0m away

  Removal of existing mezzanine floor and insertion of replacement floor, alterations to the fenestration on Shoe Lane at pavement level, insertion of an opening in the internalised east elevation of City Temple at lower ground and mezzanine level to facilitate linkage with Morley House, insertion of louvres on the Plumtree Court elevation; enlargement and underpinning existing foundations and additional column foundations; new Atrium junction detail between hotel and City Temple Church; and installation of new plant in association with the change of use of the lower ground and mezzanine floor to office space.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 115 docs

• City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DE

  25/00965/LBC Submitted 22 Jul 2025 1m away

  Internal demolition works and alterations associated with the change of use of the City Temple basement, lower ground and extended mezzanine floor, to provide uses within Flexible Class E/F1 with associated new and altered windows, entrance doors/canopies, and other incidental works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 67 docs

• City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DE

  25/00964/FULL Submitted 22 Jul 2025 1m away

  Change of use of the City Temple basement, lower ground and extended mezzanine floor, to provide uses within Flexible Class E/F1 with associated new and altered windows, entrances doors/canopies, and other incidental works.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 82 docs

• City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2DE

  20/00702/FULL Submitted 11 Sep 2020 1m away

  Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 9 (Approved drawings) of planning permission ref: 17/00781/FULL dated 24th October 2017 to enable minor material amendments to the approved scheme including: (1) 4 no. replacement ventilation louvres on the Shoe Lane elevation; (2) Roof level concrete and glass brick skylights to be refurbished or replaced with polycarbonate roof-lights; (3) New roofing replacing existing felt with single ply membrane and insulation; and (4) Installation of fall arrest system including rail and ladder.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 20 docs

• Morley House 26 - 30 Holborn Viaduct And City Temple 31 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2AT

  22/01010/PODC Submitted 13 Oct 2022 28m away

  Submission of the Highways Schedule of Condition Survey pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 7.1 of the Section 106 Agreement dated 18 August 2020 (Planning Application Reference 17/00165/FULMAJ as amended by 20/00700/FULL).

  Granted 4 docs

• Offices Morley House 26 - 30 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2AT

  25/00970/FULMAJ Submitted 22 Jul 2025 37m away

  Demolition of the existing building, partial retention of the existing basement and the erection of a lower ground, mezzanine, ground plus 11 storey building for hotel (Class C1) use, provision of substation, blue badge car and cycle parking, ancillary uses, servicing, rooftop plant and other back of house space, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 148 docs
  Major scheme

• 26/00041/FULL Granted

  The Aldgate School St James's Passage London EC3A 5DE

  Refurbishment of existing commercial kitchen and new extract ventilation ductwork

  13 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 26/00659/FULL Granted

  30 Gresham Street London EC2V 7PG

  Creation of a new entrance on Gresham Street and enhancement of existing main entrance.

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/00539/FULL Granted

  Basement Pair North 6 King's Bench Walk London EC4Y 7DR

  External installation of a new free-standing condenser and associated services within rear lightwell.

  16 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/01207/FULL Awaiting decision

  25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

  Works to the ninth floor terrace comprising: (i) improvements to access, (ii) installation of planters and seating, (iii) installation of a new glazed balustrade, (iv) installation of LED lighting, and (v) other associated works.

  25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01202/FULL Awaiting decision

  2 Moorgate London EC2R 6AG

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing office building to: introduce a roof terrace amenity space and extension at sixth level 06, upgrade rooftop plant enclosures, undertake facade improvements and internal upgrades, with other associated works.

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications