26 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LB

1. 14 Sep 2022

   Received by City of London

2. 13 Oct 2022

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 10 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 13 October 2022, 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.

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• 85, The Lift House, Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ

  26/00130/OBS Submitted 28 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on the refurbishment of existing Class E building including the creation of a roof level terrace space and the refurbishment of an existing terrace at rear first floor level, new windows to the front and rear elevation, replacement of mechanical plant and machinery at roof level, refurbishment of façade and improvements to the existing entrance. (REASON FOR RECONSULTATION: The design has been updated). (LBI ref: P2025/2999/FUL)

  Granted Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Haberdashers Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London

  P2024/3469/OBS Submitted 21 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of access stairs on the roof for maintenance purposes.

  Decided 1 doc

• Jarvis House 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LA

  P2026/1101/OBS Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  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 level together with new landscaping, alterations to car parking and cycle provision, and other associated works, all in connection with continued use of the part basement, ground, first to fifth floors of the building for Class E purposes and the proposed flexible dual use of part of the ground floor and basement for Class E / Sui Generis (Bar) (revised scheme)[25/01062/FULL].

  Awaiting decision Extension Demolition

• Jarvis House, 12 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA

  P2025/2625/OBS Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Observations to adjoining borough in relation to application ref: 25/01062/FULL at Jarvis House 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9LA for, '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 level together with new landscaping, alterations to car parking and cycle provision, and other associated works, all in connection with continued use of the part basement, ground, first to fifth floors of the building for Class E purposes and the proposed flexible dual use of part of the ground floor and basement for Class E / Sui Generis (Bar).'

  Decided Extension Demolition 2 docs

• 25 Hosier Lane London EC1A 9LQ

  25/01816/MDC Submitted 24 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Submission of a scheme of protective works pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission 24/01331/FULL dated 04/03/2025.

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Weddel House 13-21 West Smithfield London EC1A 9DW

  23/00196/FULL Submitted 20 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Removal and replacement of two sets of existing post box panels at ground floor level, with opaque glass infill to match existing adjacent glass panels.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 26/01305/ADVT Awaiting decision

  25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

  Installation and display of two externally illuminated entrance signs measuring 2.13m wide and 0.70m high and located 1.75m above ground level.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01229/ADVT Awaiting decision

  1 Exchange Square London EC2A 2EH

  Installation and display of: (i) 1no. internally illuminated facia signage measuring 0.4m in height with width of 3.71m at a height above ground of 3.45m; (ii) 1no. internally illuminated facia signage measuring 0.21m in height with width of 2.86m at a height above ground of 2.86m; and (iii) Non-illuminated vinyl stickers.

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01117/ADVT Awaiting decision

  109 Minories London EC3N 1LA

  Installation of one x non-illuminated 455 mm wide x 740mm high projecting sign at height of 3,28m above ground level.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01065/ADVT Awaiting decision

  Public House 16 Byward Street London EC3R 5BA

  Installation and display of (i) 6no. externally illuminated awnings, measuring between 4220mm-4377m (l) x 1200mm-1500mm (w), displayed at a height of 2197mm above ground level, (ii) 2no. externally illuminated hanging sings, measuring 1420mm (h) x 1200mm (w), displayed at a height of 2237mm above ground level, (iii) 6no. non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 390mm (h) x 3800mm (w), displayed at a height of 3122mm above ground level, (iv) 1no. amenity board measuring 1100mm (h) x 500mm (w), displayed at a height of 1100mm above ground level, (v) 4no. menu boards, measuring 350mm (h) x 264mm (w), displayed at a height of 950mm above ground level, (vi) 2no. non-illuminated painted door headers measuring 577mm (h) x 1940mm (w), displayed at a heights of 3836mm and 4465mm above ground level, (vii) 1no. fascia sign measuring 400mm (h) x 1750mm (w), displayed at a height of 4203mm above ground level, (viii) 1no. fascia sign measuring 300mm (h) x 2540mm (w), displayed at a height of 3100mm above ground level, (ix) 1no. plaque advertisement measuring 310mm (h) x 310mm (w), displayed at a height of 1300mm above ground level, and (x) 1no. plaque advertisement measuring 370mm (h) x 310mm (w) displayed at a height of 1180mm above ground level.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/00515/ADVT Withdrawn

  Rooftop Bar And Restaurant 68 King William Street London EC4N 7HR

  Display of non illuminated red canopy (2310m wide by 14000mm high by 1250mm projection) located over front entrance on King William Street 4715mm above pavement level and displaying name and logo of venue as "Wagtail"

  Received 10 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Advertising