172 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

1. 2 Jul 2024

   Received by City of London

2. 22 Aug 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 22 August 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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• 232 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  24/00225/LBC Submitted 1 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Internal alterations including refitting of the kitchen, utility room, bathroom and separate shower/WC; reconfiguration of the layout; alterations to doors; and installation of a shallow false ceiling.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 192 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  24/00662/LBC Submitted 26 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of full height double doors including new nib wall to internal hallway.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• Shakespeare Tower Defoe Place Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  26/00894/LBC Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Refurbishment works to the ground floor lobby/reception area and lift lobby at Shakespeare Tower, including alterations, redecoration, new lighting and other associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 122 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  26/00812/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, living area and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of bedroom stud walls in a reconfigured manner; refurbishment works to the kitchen, bedrooms and living area; and installation of suspended false ceiling.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 14 docs

• 291 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  21/00305/LBC Submitted 19 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Internal refurbishment including changes to internal layout. Fittings and finishes in existing bathrooms and kitchen removed and replaced.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 19 docs

• 391 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8NJ

  21/00235/LBC Submitted 30 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Internal refurbishments including removal and installation of several internal walls and doors to make amendments to the room layouts including making a hatch opening between the kitchen and living room. The new doors will be full height. Installation of shallow suspended false ceilings with inset spot lighting throughout the flat.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 26/01084/LBC Granted

  Chapter House St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AD

  Alterations to undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral and minor alterations to Chapter House including (i) Installation of a new passenger lift and associated raised platform within the external contemporary undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral to provide step-free access between the Chapter House and the undercroft (ii) extension of the existing step at the eastern exit of the Chapter House following partial demolition of existing external staircase, landing, and railings to provide level access and replacement of existing security gate (iii) raising the floor level and removal of associated stairs at below-ground level and installation of external, open platform lift in undercroft (No other works to the Cathedral or wider undercroft).

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00563/LBC Granted

  6-7 New Street London EC2M 4TP

  External alterations to windows on rear elevation of number 7 and mansard roof of number 6 and internal alterations in association with conversion of two dwelling houses into eight studio flats and one two bedroom flat.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01174/LBC Granted

  Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH

  Refurbishment of existing WCs on the fourth floor, and introduction of additional accessible/ unisex facilities.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/01057/LBC Withdrawn

  Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP

  Installation of 2x lanterns with hub branding and one internally illuminated sign.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01485/LBC Awaiting decision

  609 Seddon House Barbican London EC2Y 8BX

  Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, bathroom and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of walls in a partially reconfigured manner; refurbishment works; and installation of suspended false ceiling in landing and kitchen areas.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings