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
• 26/00399/FULL Awaiting decision

  Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

  Works comprising: (i) removal of existing condensers. (ii) installation of eight replacement external condensers, six with the same footprint and two units vertically stacked. (iii) installation of acoustic enclosure around condenser units, and (iv) installation of two external ducts at Level 5.

  Submitted 19 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 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. 15 May 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

• 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

City of London granted permission on 7 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

  26/00399/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~14 May

  Works comprising: (i) removal of existing condensers. (ii) installation of eight replacement external condensers, six with the same footprint and two units vertically stacked. (iii) installation of acoustic enclosure around condenser units, and (iv) installation of two external ducts at Level 5.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs
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• 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

• 26/01084/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