22 Birchin Lane London EC3V 9DJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 24/00711/FULL Granted

  22 Birchin Lane London EC3V 9DJ

  Change of use of the ground floor unit from Use Class E to flexible sui generis use (drinking establishment with expanded food provision/Cafe) and/or Use Class E (35sqm).

  Decided 9 Oct 2024 Full applications

1. 9 Oct 2023

   Received by City of London

2. 14 Nov 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 22 Birchin Lane London EC3V 9DJ

  24/00711/FULL Submitted 5 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use of the ground floor unit from Use Class E to flexible sui generis use (drinking establishment with expanded food provision/Cafe) and/or Use Class E (35sqm).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/00714/LDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/01177/LBC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Internal and external works comprising: (i) removal of the existing external condensers and their replacement with new condensers on the flat roof at second-floor level; (ii) installation of refrigerant pipes via the existing service routes to enter the building; (iii) installation of a louvred acoustic enclosure around the condensers; (iv) replacement of the whole-building heating system from gas to electric, with the retention of all historic heating fixtures and fittings; and (v) introduction of two new penetrations through the roof of the fifth-floor plant room to accommodate kitchen supply and extract, connecting to the existing risers via new acoustic attenuators and fan units.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  25/01273/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including (i) replacement HVAC units to first floor roof (ii) replacement retractable awning at ground floor to Ball Court (east) elevation (iii) internal layout changes to basement, ground, first and second floor level including insertion of new commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter and servery areas and reconfiguration of seating (iv) repair works (v) mechanical and electrical upgrades throughout, and (vi) associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/00714/MDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/00399/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~14 May

  Works comprising: (i) removal of existing condensers. (ii) installation of eight replacement external condensers, six with the same footprint and two units vertically stacked. (iii) installation of acoustic enclosure around condenser units, and (iv) installation of two external ducts at Level 5.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs
  Several homes

• 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