South Staple Inn Buildings London WC1V 7PZ

1. 21 Jul 2025

   Received by City of London

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   City of London took a median of 79 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with City of London for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of London decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 93 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 335 High Holborn London WC1V 7PX

  25/01518/ADVT Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Installation and display of (i) one non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 600mm x 600mm displayed at a height of 3200mm above ground level; and (ii) twelve individually mounted non-illuminated letters, measuring 3000mm x 480mm positioned at a height of 3590mm above ground level.

  Granted Advertising 17 docs

• 335 High Holborn London WC1V 7PX

  25/01517/LBC Submitted 4 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Retention of shop fit-out and replacement signage.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Staple Inn Buildings North And South & The Hall, Staple Inn, 335 & 336 High Holborn London WC1V 7PZ

  26/01100/LBC Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, in relation to listed building consent 24/01247/LBC, to vary Condition 5 (Approved Plans) which relate to minor works to attached railings and gate piers at Staple Inn Buildings and The Hall, Staple Inn (335 & 336 High Holborn) associated with the development at 326-332 High Holborn & 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House) and 44 Southampton Buildings (Reference Number: 24/01262/FULMAJ).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• Vorley Road Bus Stand & 4 Vorley Road, London N19 5JH

  25/00866/OBS Submitted 3 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition of exisitng part 1, part 2 storey community use building; the construction of 79 new dwellings with associated private amenity space for affordable and private homes, provided in three blocks of 15 storeys, 9 storeys, and 2 to 5 storeys, the provision of a medical centre and library and ancillary uses, associated bicycle parking, mobility scooter stores, refuse stores and improvements to the public realm. (DEPARTURE FROM DEVELOPMENT PLAN) RE-CONSULTATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL LAYOUT

  Granted New dwelling Demolition 3 docs
  Major scheme

• 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House), 326-332 High Holborn And 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), And 44 Southampton Buildings, WC1 And WC2

  P2025/0163/OBS Submitted 2 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Observations to adjoining borough in relation to application ref: 24/01262/FULMAJ for Demolition of existing buildings at 326-332 High Holborn & 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House) and 44 Southampton Buildings and construction of new building comprising of two basement levels, ground plus 9 upper stories (65.8m AOD), including a mezzanine at upper ground level and external plant space at roof level, consisting of office floorspace (Class E(g)(i)) on ground and upper levels, retail/food and beverage floorspace (Use Class E(a)-(b)) at ground level and flexible cultural/ exhibition/performance/ learning/ community/ creative affordable workspace (Use Classes F1(a)-(e)/ F2(b)/ E(g)(i)/ Sui Generis) floorspace at ground and basement levels; creation of public realm, including new hard and soft landscaping, external terraces, provision of new servicing facilities and associated access from Southampton Buildings, cycle parking and other associated works.

  Awaiting decision Demolition

• High Holborn London WC1V

  2015/0874/A 50 yards away

  Display of 34 x lamp post banners in various locations along High Holborn.

  Granted

• 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