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 79 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 8 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

  98% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications 22 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

• 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

• 38 - 40 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE

  26/00418/5REG Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2023 (as amended) to install 2 no. antennas behind replacement louvres within the bell chamber, 1 no. GPS node to be mounted on the handrail on the north side (hidden from view) and associated ancillary development thereto.

  Decided 4 docs

• 26/00883/FULL Granted

  Pavement Outside 44 Cheapside London EC2V 6AH

  This application relates to the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00612/FULL Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, and lighting, proposed parameters for temporary structures and artworks to facilitate continued use of the sculpture court for art installations, works to the staff spaces facades to upgrade glazing and frames to level 2 and other associated works.

  Received 27 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00518/FULL Granted

  200 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4HD

  Works to create provision of a terrace on the second floor and associated development.

  Received 13 Apr, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00959/FULL Granted

  3 - 3A Devonshire Square London EC2M 4YA

  Works to roof comprising: (i) installation of insulation, (ii) installation of ventilation provision, (iii) replacement of roofing membrane and battens, (iv) reinstatement and replacement of slate roof coverings, (v) installation of lead-lined box gutters and sheet coverings, and (vi) associated external alterations.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00466/FULL Granted

  67 Lombard Street London EC3V 9LJ

  Works comprising: (i) partial removal of louvres on levels 6, 7 and 8. (ii) consolidation of rooftop plant and creation of terrace. (iii) removal of BMU system. (iv) other associated works.

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