Planning application
Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 25/00917/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/00917/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 15 Jul 2025
- Validated
- 15 Jul 2025
- Decided
- 24 Feb 2026
- 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 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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25/00911/FULL Granted
Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS
Application to allow the use of 17 car parking bays of Car Park 3 Level B1 at the Barbican Centre for ancillary storage space.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 2025
Received by City of London
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24 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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7 Sep 2026
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