Dr Johnson's House 17 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00653/LBC Granted

  Dr Johnson's House 17 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE

  Affixing of a wall plaque commemorating Francis Barber to the wall of Dr Johnson's House.

  Decided 5 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

• Application: 26/00653/LBC (Decided)

City of London granted permission on 5 August 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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• Dr Johnson's House 17 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE

  26/00653/LBC Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  Affixing of a wall plaque commemorating Francis Barber to the wall of Dr Johnson's House.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 4 - 5 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE

  06/00354/FULL Submitted 4 May 2006 50 yards away

  Installation of two heat recovery unit vents to the rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications

• 10 Gough Square London EC4A 3DE

  24/01311/FULL Submitted 11 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Proposal to infill and enclose the existing exterior underpass and building overhang with a glass screen and new entrance door to create an enclosed lobby to the building (Total of 28sq.m of additional floorspace).

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• Boswell House 8 - 9 Gough Square London EC4A 3DG

  21/00443/MDC Submitted 28 May 2021 50 yards away

  Details of a Scheme of Protective Works pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission 20/00925/FULL dated 07 May 2021.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Boswell House 8 - 9 Gough Square London EC4A 3DG

  21/00444/MDC Submitted 28 May 2021 50 yards away

  Details of a Scheme of Protective Works pursuant to condition 2 of planning permission 20/00882/FULL dated 07 May 2021.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Boswell House 8 - 9 Gough Square London EC4A 3DG

  21/00501/MDC Submitted 10 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Details of proposed planting for balustrade pursuant to condition 7 of planning permission 20/00882/FULL dated 07.05.2021.

  Granted Conditions 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