Planning application
528 Ben Jonson House Barbican London EC2Y 8NH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00443/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00443/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 27 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 27 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 29 May 2026
- Ward
- Cripplegate
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- EC2Y 8NH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Mar 2026
Received by City of London
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29 May 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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24 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Thomson Brothers London Ltd Agent and applicant, registered in London
Active · incorporated 2018 · London
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12 documents on file for this application
- OFFICER'S REPORT
- LISTED BUILDING CONSENT (CONDITIONAL)
- APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED
- LOCATIONPLAN
- 528 BEN JONSON HOUSE DESIGN AND HERATIGE STATEMENT 26-3-26
- EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
- DEMOLITION PLAN
- PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN
- BATHROOM ELEVATIONS
- BATHROOM ELEVATIONS
- BEDROOM ELEVATIONS
- BEDROOM ELEVATIONS
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City of London granted permission on 29 May 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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