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Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

Granted City of London 23/00975/ADVT Advertisement Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

1 no. illuminated, metal sign fixed into the existing dressed stone facade, located to the side of the East Entrance door to Merchant Taylors' Hall. The lettering with be gold on a painted blue background and will state "30 Threadneedle Street". 1no. fabric banner hung on a metal pole that projects above the centre of the West Entrance door to Merchant Taylors' Hall.

As published by the council, reference 23/00975/ADVT

Application record

Reference
23/00975/ADVT
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
8 Sep 2023
Validated
8 Sep 2023
Decided
1 Dec 2023
Ward
Cornhill
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EC2R 8JB

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of London register

This site has had 7 applications since 2023: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00335/LBC Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Remodelling two sets of stone steps rising from the Garden Courtyard to Cloister doors, including an increased upper landing depth and other associated structural works.

    Decided 16 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/00467/LDC Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Submission of details (internal works) pursuant to Condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 24/01041/LBC dated 07.01.2025.

    Decided 22 May 2025 Lawful development
  • 24/01204/FULL Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Replacement of rooflight.

    Decided 7 Jan 2025 Full applications
  • 24/01041/LBC Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Alterations comprising the (i) replacement of electrical infrastructure within the western entrance; (ii) alterations to lighting; (iii) alterations to the finishes of walls and ceilings in order to facilitate works; (iv) replacement of roof light; (v) replacement of asphalt roof; (vi) replacement of stone floor by external door where paving is damaged beyond repair; (vii) minor changes to entrance and other alterations associated with removal of modern interventions and cleaning.

    Decided 7 Jan 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/01299/FULL Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Proposed fixings for Entrance Signage to East and West Entrances and new handrail to West Entrance Steps.

    Decided 21 Mar 2024 Full applications
  • 23/00722/LBC Granted

    Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    Internal and external alterations including partial replacement of the existing entrance doors, installation of a metal fanlight grille above the external entrance door to replace the existing plain glass fanlight, new security cameras to entrance passageway, security controls and CCTV at entrance doors, replacement of lift at entrance doors and upper platform lift, replacement of 1950s joinery panels with new English oak panels and text, replacement of one pair of timber glazed doors and screen near entrance, new lighting scheme and floor finishes throughout the entrance and associated spaces, remodelling of the Beadle's (reception) office and cabinetry, renewal of existing electrical and fire detection infrastructure.

    Decided 3 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Sep 2023

    Received by City of London

  2. 1 Dec 2023

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Caroe Architecture Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in Great Chesterford

Active · incorporated 2009 · Great Chesterford

28 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 96% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

24 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

City of London granted permission on 1 December 2023, 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • Livery Hall Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    21/00087/LBC Submitted 9 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of a drainage flood relief system comprising an underground attenuation tank and pumping station connected by a new cast iron drain pipe and discharging into the existing underground drains on the site.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 34 docs
  • Livery Hall Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    21/00086/FULL Submitted 9 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of a drainage flood relief system comprising an underground attenuation tank and pumping station connected by a new cast iron drain pipe and discharging into the existing underground drains on the site.

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  • Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    23/00722/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Internal and external alterations including partial replacement of the existing entrance doors, installation of a metal fanlight grille above the external entrance door to replace the existing plain glass fanlight, new security cameras to entrance passageway, security controls and CCTV at entrance doors, replacement of lift at entrance doors and upper platform lift, replacement of 1950s joinery panels with new English oak panels and text, replacement of one pair of timber glazed doors and screen near entrance, new lighting scheme and floor finishes throughout the entrance and associated spaces, remodelling of the Beadle's (reception) office and cabinetry, renewal of existing electrical and fire detection infrastructure.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 39 docs
  • Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    23/01299/FULL Submitted 28 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    Proposed fixings for Entrance Signage to East and West Entrances and new handrail to West Entrance Steps.

    Granted Full applications 17 docs
  • Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    26/00335/LBC Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Remodelling two sets of stone steps rising from the Garden Courtyard to Cloister doors, including an increased upper landing depth and other associated structural works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs
  • Merchant Taylors Hall 30 Threadneedle Street London EC2R 8JB

    24/01041/LBC Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Alterations comprising the (i) replacement of electrical infrastructure within the western entrance; (ii) alterations to lighting; (iii) alterations to the finishes of walls and ceilings in order to facilitate works; (iv) replacement of roof light; (v) replacement of asphalt roof; (vi) replacement of stone floor by external door where paving is damaged beyond repair; (vii) minor changes to entrance and other alterations associated with removal of modern interventions and cleaning.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 31 docs

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