Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/01179/LBC Granted

  Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

  Listed Building Consent for Barbican Podium Phase 2 for the installation of new waterproofing and drainage infrastructure. Works comprise the removal of existing tiled hard surfaces, membranes and soft landscaping, demolition of existing link building between Ben Jonson House and Frobisher Crescent, alterations to the existing entrance to Exhibition Hall including the construction of a new entrance portal, installation of a new waterproofing membrane across the site and the repair and replacement of drainage system and the reinstatement of a new tiled hard surface with a new soft landscaping layout (including raised planters, grassed areas, trees, community growing planters, new lighting, seating, wayfinding, informal play and exercise area and relocation of existing and installation of new public art).

  Decided 7 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 22/01178/FULL Granted

  Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

  Proposal for Barbican Podium Phase 2 for the installation of new waterproofing and drainage infrastructure. Works comprise the removal of existing tiled hard surfaces, membranes and soft landscaping, demolition of existing link building between Ben Jonson House and Frobisher Crescent, alterations to the existing entrance to Exhibition Hall including the construction of a new entrance portal, installation of a new waterproofing membrane across the site and the repair and replacement of drainage system and the reinstatement of a new tiled hard surface with a new soft landscaping layout (including raised planters, grassed areas, trees, community growing planters, new lighting, seating, wayfinding, informal play and exercise area and relocation of existing and installation of new public art).

  Decided 7 Jul 2023 Full applications
• 22/00825/LBC Granted

  Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

  Excavation of 43no. temporary 500mm x 500mm trial hole investigations across the Barbican Podium, land above Beech Street.

  Decided 28 Oct 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 11 Nov 2025

   Received by City of London

2. 14 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 22/01178/FULL Granted

  Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

  Proposal for Barbican Podium Phase 2 for the installation of new waterproofing and drainage infrastructure. Works comprise the removal of existing tiled hard surfaces, membranes and soft landscaping, demolition of existing link building between Ben Jonson House and Frobisher Crescent, alterations to the existing entrance to Exhibition Hall including the construction of a new entrance portal, installation of a new waterproofing membrane across the site and the repair and replacement of drainage system and the reinstatement of a new tiled hard surface with a new soft landscaping layout (including raised planters, grassed areas, trees, community growing planters, new lighting, seating, wayfinding, informal play and exercise area and relocation of existing and installation of new public art).

  Decided 7 Jul 2023 Full applications

City of London granted permission on 14 May 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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• 528 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NH

  26/00443/LBC Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations including: Removal of the existing kitchen peninsula wall and associated suspended bulkhead; Installation of new kitchen units within the existing footprint and reinstated peninsula; Alterations to bedroom comprising removal of non-structural nib wall and reconfiguration to provide enlarged built-in wardrobe with integrated utility cupboard; and installation of full-height doors throughout.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 42 Breton House Barbican London EC2Y 8DQ

  23/00178/LBC Submitted 16 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of flat including replacement of kitchen, bathroom and new stud wall.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 209 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8DL

  21/00532/LBC Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Internal Refurbishments including new shallow false ceiling throughout to allow the installation of inset spot lighting. Making all internal doors full height. Moving the position of the bathroom door and associated frame to allow for new bathroom fittings.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 201 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8DL

  26/00209/LBC Submitted 10 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations to include removal of non-original partition and door between kitchen and dining area to reinstate the original open-plan layout and reconstruct original low peninsular wall; installation of new kitchen within existing footprint; refitting of bathroom; formation of utility cupboard on landing; relocation of existing bathroom door set; and temporary removal of short section of freestanding metal handrail (to be retained and stored)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 222 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8DL

  24/00914/LBC Submitted 23 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Internal alterations including replacement of two internal doors with full height doors and removal of non-structural nib wall.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 96 Breton House Barbican London EC2Y 8PQ

  21/00269/LBC Submitted 6 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of kitchen and bathroom, replacement bathroom door and false ceiling to facilitate new lighting arrangement.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• 26/01219/MDC Granted

  Tower 42 International Financial Centre 25 Old Broad Street London EC2N 1HQ

  Submission of details of the materials to be used on external faces pursuant to discharge of Condition 2(a) of planning permission 24/01203/FULL dated 02.06.2025.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/01308/MDC Awaiting decision

  1 Poultry London EC2R 8EJ

  Submission of Protection of Historic Fabric report and Heritage Fabric Protection Register pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission 25/01714/LBC dated 07.08.2026.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01244/MDC Awaiting decision

  60 Queen Victoria Street London EC4N 4TZ

  Submission of landscaping details and a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan pursuant to discharge of Condition 5, 17(d), 18(d) and 33 planning permission 23/01422/FULMAJ dated 11.04.2025.

  7 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/01248/MDC Awaiting decision

  20 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD

  Submission of Security Management Plan pursuant to Condition 34 of planning permission 22/00867/FULMAJ dated 14.09.2023.

  7 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 26/01249/MDC Awaiting decision

  6 - 11 Crescent London EC3N 2LY

  Submission of details Access Management Plan pursuant to condition 16 of Planning Permission 24/00776/FULL dated 11.07.2025.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Conditions