5 Old Bailey London EC4M 7BA

1. 3 Oct 2023

   Received by City of London

2. 9 Oct 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

5. 20 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Under Consideration.

City of London granted permission on 19 August 2026, 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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• Century House 5 Old Bailey London EC4M 7BA

  26/00160/FULL Submitted 2 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

  Works to building comprising of: (i) the removal of the existing entrance door and insertion of a new entrance door; (ii) the installation of a new entrance surround including low level uplighters; (iii) the creation of a roof terrace and associated works; (iv) the removal of louvres at roof level and the infilling with glazing and cladding; (v) the installation of lighting on the façade; (vi) and all associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 22 docs

• Ye Olde London Public House 42 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  24/00841/ADVT Submitted 7 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Installation and display of: (i) one externally illuminated fascia measuring 305mm high by 3978mm wide and 10mm deep at a height above ground of 3.195m, (ii) one building identification sign above entrance doors measuring 875mm wide by 220mm high and 40mm deep at a height above ground of 2.38m, (iii) one internally illuminated menu board measuring 500mm high by 377mm wide and 50mm deep at a height above ground of 1.25m , (iv) one amenity board measuring 460mm wide by 950mm high and 40mm deep at a height above ground of 0.9m and (v) one externally illuminated double sided hanging sign measuring 900mm wide by 1000mm high by 100mm deep at a height above ground of 4.5m.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 44 - 46 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  21/00341/ADVT Submitted 30 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Installation and display of: (i) two internally illuminated fascia signs to the lettering only measuring 0.35m high by 2.416m wide at a height above ground of 3.486m; (ii) two internally illuminated wall mounted menu signs measuring 0.75m high by 0.29m wide adjacent to the main entrance doors.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• The Guild Church of St Martin Within Ludgate Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  21/00018/FULL Submitted 8 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of 2no. external air condenser units at roof level.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• The Guild Church of St Martin Within Ludgate Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  23/01187/FULL Submitted 31 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  The installation of one GPS node on the existing external handrailing.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 10 Old Bailey London EC4M 7NG

  24/00565/FULL Submitted 3 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  The replacement of the principal entrance door.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 25/01794/FULL Granted

  50 Cannon Street London EC4N 6JJ

  Refurbishment of existing office building with works including: creation of roof terraces, extension of existing lift shaft, replacement and relocation of existing rooftop plant and associated structures, changes to internal car and cycle parking arrangements, and improvements to the building's facade.

  Received 22 Dec, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00865/FULL Granted

  9 Newbury Street London EC1A 7HU

  Extensions and alterations to the rear and interior of the existing office building (Use Class E) to provide (i) upgraded office space at lower ground and ground floors; (ii) conversion from office to one studio flat and one 1-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) at 1st to 3rd floors; and (iii) provision of a 1-bed dwelling within a newly created two storey roof extension at 4th and 5th floors with a roof terrace at 4th floor.

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01110/FULL Granted

  200 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4HD

  Retrospective application for the installation of 2no. condenser units to fifth floor roof.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01109/FULL Granted

  100 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AA

  Installation of artwork along the junction of the landscaped space and the walls of St Ethelburga's Centre of Reconciliation and Peace: Continuum by Halima Cassell.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01053/FULL Granted

  49 Cheapside London EC2V 6AT

  Shopfront alteration at Unit 1A to replace existing solid blanking panel with clear glass

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Full applications