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Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

Granted City of London 24/00496/FULL Full Planning Permission

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

Proposal

Temporary permission until September 2024 for seating, two pergola structures and a kiosk shed, for the serving of non-alcoholic refreshments, at the Barbican lakeside terrace area associated with the summer "pop-up" Picnic Garden (rebranded this year as Lakeside Lounge).

As published by the council, reference 24/00496/FULL

Application record

Reference
24/00496/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
15 May 2024
Validated
15 May 2024
Decided
4 Jul 2024
Ward
Cripplegate
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
EC2Y 8DS

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of London register

This site has had 14 applications since 2022: 11 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01406/LBC Awaiting decision

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Strengthening works to existing corbels at the Barbican Centre, and associated works.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01139/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall, and associated works.

    Decided 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00612/FULL Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, and lighting, proposed parameters for temporary structures and artworks to facilitate continued use of the sculpture court for art installations, works to the staff spaces facades to upgrade glazing and frames to level 2 and other associated works.

    Decided 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00613/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, lighting, and drinking water fountain. Works to the staff spaces to include internal reconfiguration, new WCs, showers, and kitchenette, works to the facades to upgrade glazing and frames at level 2. Upgrade and replacement fixtures, fittings and finishes and other associated works.

    Decided 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01071/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 22/00895/LBC dated 2nd December 2022 to refer to a revised list of drawings amended to reflect design alterations and to discharge Condition 4 relating to detailed design elements of the proposal.

    Decided 21 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/01363/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Replacement of existing house lighting fixtures within the Theatre with new LED fixtures. Introduction of new fittings to supplement existing lighting in the front rows of the circle, upper circle and gallery.

    Decided 10 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/01236/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Removal of foot pumps and installation of hand sensors to operate taps in the Level -1.5 toilets.

    Decided 18 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/01195/LBC Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Temporary installation of a fabric woven artwork for a temporary period between February 2024 and August 2024 , titled: 'Purple Hibiscus' by Ibrahim Mahama

    Decided 23 Jan 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/01194/FULL Granted

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    Temporary installation of a fabric woven artwork, for a temporary period between February 2024 and August 2024, titled: 'Purple Hibiscus' by Ibrahim Mahama.

    Decided 23 Jan 2024 Full applications
  • 23/00672/FULL Awaiting decision

    Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    An application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 6 (Approved Documents) of planning permission 22/00942/FULL dated 27 January 2023 to allow for the removal of the approved bulkheads and the insertion of timber louvres.

    Submitted 27 Jun 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 May 2024

    Received by City of London

  2. 4 Jul 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  3. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Elementum Surveying Ltd Agent, a surveying firm registered in Cuffley

Active · incorporated 2021 · Cuffley

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Documents

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11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

City of London granted permission on 4 July 2024, 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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  • Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    23/00672/FULL Submitted 27 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

    An application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to amend Condition 6 (Approved Documents) of planning permission 22/00942/FULL dated 27 January 2023 to allow for the removal of the approved bulkheads and the insertion of timber louvres.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 33 docs
  • Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    23/00675/LBC Submitted 27 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

    An application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 22/00943/LBC dated 27 January 2023 to allow for the removal of the approved bulkheads and the insertion of timber louvres.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 32 docs
  • Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    25/01071/LBC Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 22/00895/LBC dated 2nd December 2022 to refer to a revised list of drawings amended to reflect design alterations and to discharge Condition 4 relating to detailed design elements of the proposal.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 46 docs
  • Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    23/01363/LBC Submitted 12 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Replacement of existing house lighting fixtures within the Theatre with new LED fixtures. Introduction of new fittings to supplement existing lighting in the front rows of the circle, upper circle and gallery.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  • Art Gallery Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    24/01119/LBC Submitted 18 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    The enlargement of the existing service access panel within the male cubical at level 00, 01 and 02 of the catering block WCs. Temporary installation of an access panel for a maximum of five years following which a permeant terrazzo panel will be installed.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  • Art Gallery Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

    25/01790/MDC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Submission of an Inclusive Access Strategy; and a Visitor Management Strategy pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission 25/00876/FULL dated 12/12/2025.

    Granted Conditions 5 docs

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  • 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
  • 26/00725/FULL Granted

    66 Shoe Lane London EC4A 3BQ

    (i) Replacement of existing kitchen extract equipment; (ii) installation of three condenser unit and associated works; at roof level inside the existing plant enclosure

    Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01154/FULL Granted

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    Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary Condition 3 (noise from new plant) and Condition 16 (Approved Drawings) of Planning Permission 24/00391/FULL dated 10.12.2024 in order to allow the reconfiguration of the approved roof plan, including reduced size and location of the pavilion and roof terrace along with the introduction of lift extension to roof level, increased size and rearrangement of rooftop plant room and other associated changes.

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications