The Rex Building 62 Queen Street London EC4R 1EB

1. 25 Jul 2025

   Received by City of London

2. 11 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 11 December 2025, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Rex Building, 62 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1EB

  25/2939/K Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing building including: (i) removal of the BMU; (ii) reconfiguration of the sixth floor plant and enclosure to provide an extension in the form of a rooftop pavilion, external amenity space and associated balustrading; (iii) extension of the lifts to sixth floor level; (iv) installation of green roof at sixth floor level; (v) installation of PV panels at seventh floor level; (vi) facade alterations including installation of vents within existing windows, a revised building entrance on Queen Street, and installation of a gantry rail; (vii) provision of cycle parking, end of trip facilities, and wellbeing space; and associated works.

  Granted Outline Extension Windows or glazing 3 docs

• The Rex Building 62 Queen Street City Of London London EC4R 1EB

  25/06088/OBS Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Refurbishment and extension of the existing building including: (i) removal of the BMU; (ii) reconfiguration of the sixth floor plant and enclosure to provide an extension in the form of a rooftop pavilion, external amenity space and associated balustrading; (iii) extension of the lifts to sixth floor level; (iv) installation of green roof at sixth floor level; (v) installation of PV panels at seventh floor level; (vi) facade alterations including installation of vents within existing windows, a revised building entrance on Queen Street, and installation of a gantry rail; (vii) provision of cycle parking, end of trip facilities, and wellbeing space; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazing 1 doc

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01056/LBC Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations to the existing unit to facilitate the change of use from office (Class E(g)i) to a residential dwelling (Class C3), including upgrades to drainage, works to internal partitions, installation of new French doors to the rear lightwell, replacement of roof light to lower ground floor, new conservation roof light to main roof, replacement and upgrade of windows, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1 32 docs
  Domestic

• 4 College Hill London EC4R 2RB

  25/01055/FULL Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Alterations to the existing unit to facilitate the change of use from office (Class E(g)i) to a residential dwelling (Class C3), including external alterations to the front steps, installation of new French doors to the rear lightwell, replacement of rooflight to lower ground floor, new conservation roof light to main roof, replacement and upgrade of windows, and associated works.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 32 docs
  Domestic

• Whittington House 19 - 20 College Hill London EC4R 2RP

  23/00390/LBC Submitted 13 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  External maintenance of main roof including slate renewal and lead detailing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• 40 Queen Street London EC4R 1DD

  24/00471/MDC Submitted 9 May 2024 50 yards away

  Submission of (a) particulars and samples of the materials to be used on the storage structure and all external faces of the roof terrace; (b) details of soffits, hand rails and balustrades; and suicide prevention measures pursuant to conditions 2 and 7 of planning permission 23/01418/FULL dated 18/03/2024.

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 26/00883/FULL Granted

  Pavement Outside 44 Cheapside London EC2V 6AH

  This application relates to the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00612/FULL 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, and lighting, proposed parameters for temporary structures and artworks to facilitate continued use of the sculpture court for art installations, works to the staff spaces facades to upgrade glazing and frames to level 2 and other associated works.

  Received 27 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00518/FULL Granted

  200 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4HD

  Works to create provision of a terrace on the second floor and associated development.

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00959/FULL Granted

  3 - 3A Devonshire Square London EC2M 4YA

  Works to roof comprising: (i) installation of insulation, (ii) installation of ventilation provision, (iii) replacement of roofing membrane and battens, (iv) reinstatement and replacement of slate roof coverings, (v) installation of lead-lined box gutters and sheet coverings, and (vi) associated external alterations.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00466/FULL Granted

  67 Lombard Street London EC3V 9LJ

  Works comprising: (i) partial removal of louvres on levels 6, 7 and 8. (ii) consolidation of rooftop plant and creation of terrace. (iii) removal of BMU system. (iv) other associated works.

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications