Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/00917/FULL Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Works to the exterior of the conservatory including removal and replacement of all glazing, new louvres, works to the aluminium frame; enclosure of external portions of upper level walkways; works to the Triangle space to include new gardeners workshop, removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing installed below, new planting beds. External works to the Lakeside Terrace and catering block to include: removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, replacement glazing to the catering block and lakeside facade; lowering of the catering block cafe window cil at ground floor; new awnings to catering block; replacement lighting stands to lakeside edge; replaced lighting to under croft; facade repairs to the lakeside facade and works to staircase 8; works to external doors including fixed glazing to Eastern end and replacement of main foyer doors with single doorset; restoration of fountains. Other external works to include creation of air vents to the art gallery roof and a single shaft face, works to external louvres, new external lighting to the conservatory entrance on Frobisher Crescent. Replacement of sculpture court rooflight, re-glazing to art gallery north and east facade around WC block, new Art gallery foyer entrance doors. Enlarged grille for UKPN substation access in Silk Street pavement; Works to lakeside balconies, including replacement paving and waterproofing below, re-levelling, planting and planters to stair 8. New landscaping and regrading works to sculpture court art gallery foyer and other associated works and infrastructure.

  Decided 24 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 25/00910/LBC Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Works comprising: Conservatory Exterior; replacement of glazing, new louvres, works to frame; enclosure of walkways; new workshop, new planter beds; vents to art gallery roof and shaft face, works to louvres, new lighting; replacement glazing to corridor; replacement of sculpture court rooflight, reglazing to art gallery and WC block; new art gallery doors. Conservatory Interior; new path layout, planting beds and pond; removal of rooflights and works to offices; new structure to terrace and replacement of stair; new stair and lift core adjacent to fly tower; insertion of spiral stair and widening opening; new garden room plant, lighting and flooring; opening to shaft; new doors to conservatory; works to art gallery lighting; upgrades to cloakroom and toilets. External works to Lakeside Terrace and catering block; replacement glazing; lowering of cafe cil; new awnings; new and replacement lighting; facade repairs; works to staircase 8; replacement foyer doors; works to balconies, including levelling and planting; and restoration of fountains. Internal works to the foyers; creation of openings in shafts; lift installation; changes to lighting; installation of LED screens; creation of access hatches to shafts; replacement flooring; replacement and relocation of shop; creation of new WCs and refurbishment of existing; new quiet room; removal of cafe and relocation of bar; additional storage and works to doors at internal roadway, creation of level access in the Curve Gallery and other works to finishes; infill of martini bar hole; new power and data points to shafts; strip out of catering block interiors to shell and core. Other; works to back of house areas including plant rooms, Car Park 3 and 5, and service road to facilitate MEP; enlarged grille in Silk Street pavement; removal and replacement of paving to include waterproofing throughout; other landscaping and regrading works; and other associated works and infrastructure.

  Decided 24 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 14 Jul 2025

   Received by City of London

2. 30 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 30 March 2026, 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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• 39 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DN

  26/00258/LBC Submitted 18 Feb 2026 46m away

  Internal alterations comprising the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the kitchen and living room space, including the removal of non-structural partition walls to create a new open plan living area.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DN

  26/00180/LBC Submitted 4 Feb 2026 46m away

  Affixing of Blue Plaque commemorating the site of the Framework Knitters' Hall to the wall of Lakeside Terrace

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 43 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DN

  26/00520/LBC Submitted 13 Apr 2026 46m away

  Internal alterations to include the removal and reconstruction of non-structural partitions between bathroom, WC, bedroom and living room for revised room layouts, replacement of internal doors with full height openings and new doors, and refurbishment of kitchen and bathrooms.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 132 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8ND

  25/01103/LBC Submitted 13 Aug 2025 46m away

  Internal alterations and refurbishment including removal of partitions and creation of a new mezzanine to the living room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 105 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8ND

  21/00227/LBC Submitted 29 Mar 2021 46m away

  Alterations to Kitchen and Bathroom layout and replacement of bedroom doors.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 76 Defoe House Barbican London EC2Y 8DN

  26/00486/LBC Submitted 2 Apr 2026 46m away

  Internal alterations to kitchen units, bathroom and built in storage in bedroom and hallway. Removal of non-original ceiling in internal hallway.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 26/00041/FULL Granted

  The Aldgate School St James's Passage London EC3A 5DE

  Refurbishment of existing commercial kitchen and new extract ventilation ductwork

  13 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 26/00659/FULL Granted

  30 Gresham Street London EC2V 7PG

  Creation of a new entrance on Gresham Street and enhancement of existing main entrance.

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/00539/FULL Granted

  Basement Pair North 6 King's Bench Walk London EC4Y 7DR

  External installation of a new free-standing condenser and associated services within rear lightwell.

  16 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/01207/FULL Awaiting decision

  25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

  Works to the ninth floor terrace comprising: (i) improvements to access, (ii) installation of planters and seating, (iii) installation of a new glazed balustrade, (iv) installation of LED lighting, and (v) other associated works.

  25 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01202/FULL Awaiting decision

  2 Moorgate London EC2R 6AG

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing office building to: introduce a roof terrace amenity space and extension at sixth level 06, upgrade rooftop plant enclosures, undertake facade improvements and internal upgrades, with other associated works.

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications