Planning application
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Works: Loft or dormer Roofing Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, repair and waterproofing works to adjacent roof; Facade windows - repair works and alteration to physics lab window on northern elevation; Main Roof - Waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres; Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps; Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab; and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 25/00461/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/00461/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 3 Apr 2025
- Validated
- 4 Apr 2025
- Decided
- 2 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Cripplegate
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EC2Y 8BB
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of London register
This site has had 10 applications since 2024: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00527/MDC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of details of proposed fencing around ductwork; and details of external ductwork and ASHP enclosure including colour and finish pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission 25/00459/FULL dated 30/01/2026.
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25/01616/MDC Awaiting decision
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of a scheme of protective works; details relating to mounting of mechanical plant to minimise transmission of structure borne sound or vibration; and details of plant noise, installation and maintenance pursuant to conditions 4, 5 and 7 of planning permission 25/00461/FULL dated 02/10/2025.
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25/01567/MDC Awaiting decision
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of details and material samples of the proposed replacement paviours to be installed in the case of any paviours irreplaceably damaged during construction pursuant to condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/00462/LBC dated 02/10/2025.
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25/00462/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, remedial repair and re-waterproofing works to flat roof immediately in front of windows. Facade windows - remedial repair works to replace damaged seals, stays, replace missing ironmongery and localised planing to window frames to relieve stuck windows. Main Roof - Re-waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves, and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres. Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, repair damaged brick tiles to match existing, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps. Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab. Physics Classrooms - Conversion of three existing classrooms and cloakroom into two physics labs and a prep room. Medical Room - Refurbishment of existing medical room and adjacent accessible WC. Switchgear - Removal of redundant cables, replacement doors.
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25/00460/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing ventilation provisions to swimming pool. New ventilation and associated plant equipment to be installed including new air source heat pump.
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25/00459/FULL Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing ventilation provisions to swimming pool. New ventilation and associated plant equipment to be installed including new air source heat pump.
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25/00366/FULL Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
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25/00367/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Removal of existing weighted man-safe system and fixed safety lines to roof, and installation of new free standing safety railings.
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24/00447/LBC Granted
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Proposed design relating to internal remodelling of Level C Dining Hall and Kitchen. The application includes proposed alterations to the internal partitions, mechanical services, ceilings and floors within the East end of Level C.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Apr 2025
Received by City of London
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4 Apr 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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25/01616/MDC Awaiting decision
City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Submission of a scheme of protective works; details relating to mounting of mechanical plant to minimise transmission of structure borne sound or vibration; and details of plant noise, installation and maintenance pursuant to conditions 4, 5 and 7 of planning permission 25/00461/FULL dated 02/10/2025.
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City of London School For Girls St Giles' Terrace Barbican London EC2Y 8BB
Various repair and improvement works to the City of London School for girls building to include; High Level windows - full replacement of high-level clerestory windows onto new upstand, remedial repair and re-waterproofing works to flat roof immediately in front of windows. Facade windows - remedial repair works to replace damaged seals, stays, replace missing ironmongery and localised planing to window frames to relieve stuck windows. Main Roof - Re-waterproofing to areas of roof where previous coating has failed, new lead flashing to perimeter of roof light eaves, and renewed waterproofing junction at base of lantern louvres. Prep Block Roof - Repair damaged surrounds to rainwater pipes, repair damaged brick tiles to match existing, replacement of temporary flashing repair with new lead flashing around steps. Bridges - New structural steel beams to foot bridges on south elevation, introduction of air bricks and ventilation cowls and insulation to ceiling void. New waterproofing to concrete slab. Physics Classrooms - Conversion of three existing classrooms and cloakroom into two physics labs and a prep room. Medical Room - Refurbishment of existing medical room and adjacent accessible WC. Switchgear - Removal of redundant cables, replacement doors.
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