Century House 5 Old Bailey London EC4M 7BA

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 10 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   City of London took a median of 84 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Ye Olde London Public House 42 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  24/00841/ADVT Submitted 7 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Installation and display of: (i) one externally illuminated fascia measuring 305mm high by 3978mm wide and 10mm deep at a height above ground of 3.195m, (ii) one building identification sign above entrance doors measuring 875mm wide by 220mm high and 40mm deep at a height above ground of 2.38m, (iii) one internally illuminated menu board measuring 500mm high by 377mm wide and 50mm deep at a height above ground of 1.25m , (iv) one amenity board measuring 460mm wide by 950mm high and 40mm deep at a height above ground of 0.9m and (v) one externally illuminated double sided hanging sign measuring 900mm wide by 1000mm high by 100mm deep at a height above ground of 4.5m.

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 44 - 46 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  21/00341/ADVT Submitted 30 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Installation and display of: (i) two internally illuminated fascia signs to the lettering only measuring 0.35m high by 2.416m wide at a height above ground of 3.486m; (ii) two internally illuminated wall mounted menu signs measuring 0.75m high by 0.29m wide adjacent to the main entrance doors.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 5 Old Bailey London EC4M 7BA

  23/01093/FULL Submitted 3 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Change of Use from office use E(g) to dual use office E(g) & education (professional training) F1(a).

  Granted Full applications 24 docs

• The Guild Church of St Martin Within Ludgate Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  21/00018/FULL Submitted 8 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of 2no. external air condenser units at roof level.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• The Guild Church of St Martin Within Ludgate Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  23/01187/FULL Submitted 31 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  The installation of one GPS node on the existing external handrailing.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 47 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7JZ

  26/00881/LBC Submitted 19 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Internal works comprising the removal of the existing 'island' bar and installation of new bar along with new flooring in main bar area

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 26/01083/FULL Granted

  Offices 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 Full applications
• 26/01051/FULL Granted

  55 Mark Lane London EC3R 7NE

  Application under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to allow the removal of condition 2 (refuse collection) of planning permission 15/00931/FULL dated 29/10/2015.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 24/00544/FULL Granted

  6 -7 New Street London EC2M 4TP

  Conversion of two dwelling houses into eight studio flats and one two bedroom flat (ii) external alterations to windows on rear elevation of number 7 and mansard roof of number 6.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00858/FULL Granted

  Condor House 10 St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AL

  Replacement of existing vertical sash window frames and glazing on north, east and northwestern facades with fixed glazing units.

  Received 12 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01104/FULL Granted

  30 - 34 Moorgate London EC2R 6DA

  Refurbishment and alterations comprising, (i) alterations to plant equipment at roof level, (ii) installation of CCTV cameras, (iii) alterations to ground floor entrances, and (iv) removal of 2no. ground floor doors and installation of glazing, and associated works.

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