554 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NH

1. 14 Jan 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

City of London granted permission on 6 July 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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• 510 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NH

  22/00197/LBC Submitted 14 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of secondary glazing to upper windows and patio door.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 332 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NQ

  21/00587/LBC Submitted 8 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Internal refurbishment including installation of full height and dwarf height partition walls; installation of suspended ceiling

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 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

• Barbican Estate London EC2Y 8EN

  25/01568/MDC Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Submission of a Scheme of protective works; Construction Logistics Plan; Inclusive access management plan; Artwork removal methodology; and Materials audit pursuant to conditions 2, 4, 5, 11 and 17 of planning permission 22/01178/FULL dated 7 July 2023.

  Granted Conditions 16 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

• 26/01084/LBC Granted

  Chapter House St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AD

  Alterations to undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral and minor alterations to Chapter House including (i) Installation of a new passenger lift and associated raised platform within the external contemporary undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral to provide step-free access between the Chapter House and the undercroft (ii) extension of the existing step at the eastern exit of the Chapter House following partial demolition of existing external staircase, landing, and railings to provide level access and replacement of existing security gate (iii) raising the floor level and removal of associated stairs at below-ground level and installation of external, open platform lift in undercroft (No other works to the Cathedral or wider undercroft).

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00563/LBC Granted

  6-7 New Street London EC2M 4TP

  External alterations to windows on rear elevation of number 7 and mansard roof of number 6 and internal alterations in association with conversion of two dwelling houses into eight studio flats and one two bedroom flat.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01174/LBC Granted

  Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH

  Refurbishment of existing WCs on the fourth floor, and introduction of additional accessible/ unisex facilities.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/01057/LBC Withdrawn

  Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP

  Installation of 2x lanterns with hub branding and one internally illuminated sign.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01485/LBC Awaiting decision

  609 Seddon House Barbican London EC2Y 8BX

  Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, bathroom and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of walls in a partially reconfigured manner; refurbishment works; and installation of suspended false ceiling in landing and kitchen areas.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings