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

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

• 26/00652/FULL Granted

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

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

  Decided 5 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

• Application: 26/00652/FULL (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

  26/00652/FULL Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 8 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

• 26/01084/LBC Granted

  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 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00563/LBC Granted

  6-7 New Street London EC2M 4TP

  External alterations to windows on rear elevation of number 7 and mansard roof of number 6 and internal alterations in association with conversion of two dwelling houses into eight studio flats and one two bedroom flat.

  Received 28 May, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01174/LBC Granted

  Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH

  Refurbishment of existing WCs on the fourth floor, and introduction of additional accessible/ unisex facilities.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/01057/LBC Withdrawn

  Snow Hill Police Station 5 Snow Hill London EC1A 2DP

  Installation of 2x lanterns with hub branding and one internally illuminated sign.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01485/LBC Awaiting decision

  609 Seddon House Barbican London EC2Y 8BX

  Internal alterations comprising the demolition of bedroom, bathroom and kitchen stud walls and doors; reconstruction of walls in a partially reconfigured manner; refurbishment works; and installation of suspended false ceiling in landing and kitchen areas.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 26 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings