Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01177/LBC Awaiting decision

  Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  Internal and external works comprising: (i) removal of the existing external condensers and their replacement with new condensers on the flat roof at second-floor level; (ii) installation of refrigerant pipes via the existing service routes to enter the building; (iii) installation of a louvred acoustic enclosure around the condensers; (iv) replacement of the whole-building heating system from gas to electric, with the retention of all historic heating fixtures and fittings; and (v) introduction of two new penetrations through the roof of the fifth-floor plant room to accommodate kitchen supply and extract, connecting to the existing risers via new acoustic attenuators and fan units.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00714/LDC Granted

  Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Decided 7 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00714/MDC Granted

  Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Decided 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/01273/LBC Granted

  Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  Internal and external alterations including (i) replacement HVAC units to first floor roof (ii) replacement retractable awning at ground floor to Ball Court (east) elevation (iii) internal layout changes to basement, ground, first and second floor level including insertion of new commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter and servery areas and reconfiguration of seating (iv) repair works (v) mechanical and electrical upgrades throughout, and (vi) associated works.

  Decided 13 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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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• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  25/01273/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations including (i) replacement HVAC units to first floor roof (ii) replacement retractable awning at ground floor to Ball Court (east) elevation (iii) internal layout changes to basement, ground, first and second floor level including insertion of new commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter and servery areas and reconfiguration of seating (iv) repair works (v) mechanical and electrical upgrades throughout, and (vi) associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/00714/MDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/00714/LDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  26/01177/LBC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Internal and external works comprising: (i) removal of the existing external condensers and their replacement with new condensers on the flat roof at second-floor level; (ii) installation of refrigerant pipes via the existing service routes to enter the building; (iii) installation of a louvred acoustic enclosure around the condensers; (iv) replacement of the whole-building heating system from gas to electric, with the retention of all historic heating fixtures and fittings; and (v) introduction of two new penetrations through the roof of the fifth-floor plant room to accommodate kitchen supply and extract, connecting to the existing risers via new acoustic attenuators and fan units.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• Retail Unit 4 Castle Court London EC3V 9DL

  25/01063/CLEUD Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development (existing) to confirm the use of part of the site falls within a Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) use pursuant to the Town and Country (Use Classes Order) 1987 (as amended).

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs

• Offices 4 - 5 Castle Court London EC3V 9DL

  25/01571/LBC Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Refurbishment and redecoration of existing shopfront and internal alterations at ground floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 7 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