Planning application
26/00156/LBC
Guildhall School of Music And Drama Silk Street London EC2Y 8DT
Proposal
Alterations to the external area adjacent to Silk Street, the main entrance, the foyer, at Lower Ground, Ground and First Floors, as well as the cafe, to include new reception desk, new lighting, external advertising, internal finishes and door replacement.
As published by the council, reference 26/00156/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2026
Received by City of London
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26 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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