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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• 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 8 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

• 263 Shakespeare Tower Barbican London EC2Y 8DR

  25/01227/LBC Submitted 5 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of shower tray and fittings and retrospective consent for the conversion of bedroom 3 to form book room opening off living room, Reversal of cupboard in bedroom 3 to open into bedroom 2, Enlargement of hall by incorporating coat cupboard and part utility space completed in 2003.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 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.

  Received 27 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00741/LBC Granted

  Scottish Provident Building 1 - 6 Lombard Street London EC3V 9AA

  Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to amend Condition 3 (Approved Drawings) of Listed Building Consent 25/00564/LBC(dated 12.01.2026) to amend the internal layout

  Received 20 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/01316/LBC Granted

  Victoria House 25 Tudor Street London EC4Y 0DD

  Internal and external works comprising of: (i) the removal of an existing door on the western elevation and the installation of a replacement door; (ii) the installation of signage on the western elevation; (iii) the installation of 2no. AC condensers at roof level; (v) restaurant fit out comprising of installation of finishes, lighting, furniture, kitchen and bar counters and equipment, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services; and (vi) all associated works.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00934/LBC Granted

  Adelaide House London Bridge London EC4R 9HA

  Internal alterations including the provision of a building management suite within the basement and a business lounge and meeting room suite at ground floor level.

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00986/LBC Granted

  Kings College Maughan Library Chancery Lane London WC2A 1LR

  Installation of acoustic panels in 5no. teaching spaces.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings