Planning application
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Retrospective application for removal of three fume cupboard discharge flues and installation of three new extract flues to existing roof plant enclosure.
As published by the council, reference 23/01066/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 23/01066/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 26 Sep 2023
- Validated
- 27 Sep 2023
- Decided
- 10 Jan 2025
- Ward
- Cripplegate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EC2Y 8BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of London register
This site has had 14 applications since 2023: 12 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00527/MDC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of details of proposed fencing around ductwork; and details of external ductwork and ASHP enclosure including colour and finish pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission 25/00459/FULL dated 30/01/2026.
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25/01616/MDC Awaiting decision
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of a scheme of protective works; details relating to mounting of mechanical plant to minimise transmission of structure borne sound or vibration; and details of plant noise, installation and maintenance pursuant to conditions 4, 5 and 7 of planning permission 25/00461/FULL dated 02/10/2025.
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25/01567/MDC Awaiting decision
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of details and material samples of the proposed replacement paviours to be installed in the case of any paviours irreplaceably damaged during construction pursuant to condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/00462/LBC dated 02/10/2025.
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25/00462/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, remedial repair and re-waterproofing works to flat roof immediately in front of windows. Facade windows - remedial repair works to replace damaged seals, stays, replace missing ironmongery and localised planing to window frames to relieve stuck windows. Main Roof - Re-waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves, and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres. Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, repair damaged brick tiles to match existing, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps. Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab. Physics Classrooms - Conversion of three existing classrooms and cloakroom into two physics labs and a prep room. Medical Room - Refurbishment of existing medical room and adjacent accessible WC. Switchgear - Removal of redundant cables, replacement doors.
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25/00461/FULL Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, repair and waterproofing works to adjacent roof; Facade windows - repair works and alteration to physics lab window on northern elevation; Main Roof - Waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres; Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps; Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab; and associated works.
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25/00460/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing ventilation provisions to swimming pool. New ventilation and associated plant equipment to be installed including new air source heat pump.
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25/00459/FULL Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing ventilation provisions to swimming pool. New ventilation and associated plant equipment to be installed including new air source heat pump.
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25/00366/FULL Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
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25/00367/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
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24/00447/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Proposed design relating to internal remodelling of Level C Dining Hall and Kitchen. The application includes proposed alterations to the internal partitions, mechanical services, ceilings and floors within the East end of Level C.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Sep 2023
Received by City of London
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27 Sep 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Jan 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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29 Sep 2026
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Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Cowan Architects Ltd Agent, an architecture practice registered in East Grinstead
Active · incorporated 1989 · East Grinstead
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City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, remedial repair and re-waterproofing works to flat roof immediately in front of windows. Facade windows - remedial repair works to replace damaged seals, stays, replace missing ironmongery and localised planing to window frames to relieve stuck windows. Main Roof - Re-waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves, and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres. Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, repair damaged brick tiles to match existing, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps. Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab. Physics Classrooms - Conversion of three existing classrooms and cloakroom into two physics labs and a prep room. Medical Room - Refurbishment of existing medical room and adjacent accessible WC. Switchgear - Removal of redundant cables, replacement doors.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1 42 docs -
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Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
Granted Full applications 19 docs -
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Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
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City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, repair and waterproofing works to adjacent roof; Facade windows - repair works and alteration to physics lab window on northern elevation; Main Roof - Waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres; Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps; Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab; and associated works.
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Removal of existing ventilation provisions to swimming pool. New ventilation and associated plant equipment to be installed including new air source heat pump.
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