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Ye Olde Watling Public House 29 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

Granted City of London 26/00004/ADVT Advertisement Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation and display of awning signage, comprising (i) one logo measuring 1.5m wide x 0.7m high located on main body of awning, and (ii) text reading 'YE OLDE WATLING' measuring 1.5m wide x 0.2m high located on valance of awning.

As published by the council, reference 26/00004/ADVT

Application record

Reference
26/00004/ADVT
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
5 Jan 2026
Validated
23 Jan 2026
Decided
12 Mar 2026
Ward
Cordwainer
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
EC4M 9BR

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of London register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00001/FULL Granted

    Ye Olde Watling Public House 29 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

    Replacement of 1 existing window with sash window.

    Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00003/FULL Granted

    Ye Olde Watling Public House 29 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

    Installation of 1 retractable canvas awning with signage measuring 5m wide x 1.1m deep, mounted at a height of 2.2m above ground level.

    Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jan 2026

    Received by City of London

  2. 23 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 26/00003/FULL (Decided)

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

ARC Design Associates Agent, a design practice

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Mitchells And Butlers Limited Applicant, registered in Birmingham

Active · incorporated 2002 · Birmingham

28 applications on PlanIndex · across 20 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

  • COMMENTS - CITY OF LONDON CONSERVATION AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE Consultee Comment · 17 Mar 2026
  • CONSENT TO DISPLAY AN ADVERTISEMENT Decision · 12 Mar 2026
  • PROPOSED.SHOPFRONT.SECTION Drawing · 26 Jan 2026
  • EXISTING.&.PROPOSED.ELEVATIONS. Drawing · 26 Jan 2026
  • EXISTING.&.PROPOSED.GROUND.FLOOR.PLAN. Drawing · 26 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* PLANNING STATEMENT Superseded drawing · 20 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Superseded drawing · 20 Jan 2026
  • PLANNING STATEMENT Report - Planning Statement/Report · 20 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Superseded drawing · 20 Jan 2026
  • PROPOSED SHOPFRONT SECTION Accompanying letters · 20 Jan 2026
  • YE OLDE WATLING PUBLIC HOUSE 29 WATLING STREET, EC4 Application Form · 05 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* EXISTING & PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Superseded drawing · 05 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* EXISTING & PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Superseded drawing · 05 Jan 2026
  • SITE PLAN Site Plan · 05 Jan 2026
  • *SUPERSEDED* PROPOSED SHOPFRONT SECTION Superseded drawing · 05 Jan 2026

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What this grant of permission means

City of London granted permission on 12 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Ye Olde Watling Public House 29 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

    26/00001/FULL Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Replacement of 1 existing window with sash window.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 28 docs
  • Ye Olde Watling Public House 29 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

    26/00003/FULL Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Installation of 1 retractable canvas awning with signage measuring 5m wide x 1.1m deep, mounted at a height of 2.2m above ground level.

    Granted Full applications 17 docs
  • 12 Bow Lane London EC4M 9AL

    23/01061/ADVT Submitted 25 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    The installation of one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m height by 0.7m width, by 0.04m depth, fitted 3.4m above ground level and one internally illuminated wall mounted menu case measuring 0.4m height by 0.3m width.

    Granted Advertising 13 docs
  • Calico House 42 Bow Lane London EC4M 9DT

    23/00250/FULL Submitted 9 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    The installation of replacement plant and associated works at roof level on Block C.

    Granted Full applications 12 docs
  • 30 - 32 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9BR

    23/01395/ADVT Submitted 20 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Installation and display of: i) two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 2.58m wide and 0.37m high, approximately 3.025m and 3.19m above ground level; ii) one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 600mm high and wide and approximately 2.9m above ground level.

    Granted Advertising 20 docs
  • 30 - 32 Watling Street London EC4M 9BR

    23/01396/FULL Submitted 20 Dec 2023 50 yards away

    Installation of a new retractable canvas awning and associated alterations

    Granted Full applications 27 docs

In City of London

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    25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

    Installation and display of two externally illuminated entrance signs measuring 2.13m wide and 0.70m high and located 1.75m above ground level.

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01229/ADVT Awaiting decision

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    Received 28 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01117/ADVT Awaiting decision

    109 Minories London EC3N 1LA

    Installation of one x non-illuminated 455 mm wide x 740mm high projecting sign at height of 3,28m above ground level.

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01065/ADVT Awaiting decision

    Public House 16 Byward Street London EC3R 5BA

    Installation and display of (i) 6no. externally illuminated awnings, measuring between 4220mm-4377m (l) x 1200mm-1500mm (w), displayed at a height of 2197mm above ground level, (ii) 2no. externally illuminated hanging sings, measuring 1420mm (h) x 1200mm (w), displayed at a height of 2237mm above ground level, (iii) 6no. non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 390mm (h) x 3800mm (w), displayed at a height of 3122mm above ground level, (iv) 1no. amenity board measuring 1100mm (h) x 500mm (w), displayed at a height of 1100mm above ground level, (v) 4no. menu boards, measuring 350mm (h) x 264mm (w), displayed at a height of 950mm above ground level, (vi) 2no. non-illuminated painted door headers measuring 577mm (h) x 1940mm (w), displayed at a heights of 3836mm and 4465mm above ground level, (vii) 1no. fascia sign measuring 400mm (h) x 1750mm (w), displayed at a height of 4203mm above ground level, (viii) 1no. fascia sign measuring 300mm (h) x 2540mm (w), displayed at a height of 3100mm above ground level, (ix) 1no. plaque advertisement measuring 310mm (h) x 310mm (w), displayed at a height of 1300mm above ground level, and (x) 1no. plaque advertisement measuring 370mm (h) x 310mm (w) displayed at a height of 1180mm above ground level.

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
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    Received 10 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Advertising