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3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

Granted City of London 26/00761/FULL Full applications

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Change of use of part fourth floor, fifth floor North & South and sixth floor North & South from residential use (Class C3) to commercial use (Class E).

As published by the council, reference 26/00761/FULL

Application record

Reference
26/00761/FULL
Category
Full applications
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
22 May 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Decided
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Farringdon Without
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
EC4Y 9AU

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of London register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01048/LBC Awaiting decision

    3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

    Proposed improvement and refurbishment of the existing building, comprising external changes to provide step-free access including an automated entrance and new handrail, introductions of lift overruns and smoke extract fans, replacement of gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps and new plant machinery including screening and replacement of roof coverings, and repair of sash windows, and internal changes comprising introduction of insulation throughout the building, upgrades to lighting, introduction of mechanical extraction, step-free access improvements inside the building, installation of new lifts, demolition and removal of internal fabric including walls, floors, doors, fireplaces and chimney breasts, introduction of smoke vent shafts and service risers alongside partitioning for evacuation and firefighting lifts, introduction of fire compartmentation alongside upgrades to flooring, new WC and shower facilities in addition to improvements to end of trip facilities, removal or retention or restoration of interior features, changes to interior finishes, basement level plant and new water-proofing, and associated works.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01047/FULL Awaiting decision

    3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

    Proposed improvement and refurbishment including external changes introducing step-free access to the building, including an automated entrance and new handrail, upgrading of building services necessitating the introduction of lift overruns and vertical service risers, introduction of smoke extract fans, replacement of existing gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps, new plant machinery and screening, and associated works.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 May 2026

    Received by City of London

  2. 5 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 28 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  5. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Under Consideration.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

  • PLANNING PERMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT (CONDITIONAL) Decision · 28 Aug 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 22 May 2026
  • 3 TEMPLE GARDENS - SCHEMATIC SHOWING CURRENT USE AND OCCUPATION - MAY 2026 Drawing · 22 May 2026
  • 4TH FLOOR NORTH AS EXISTING - DR-A-1005 Drawing · 22 May 2026
  • 5TH FLOOR NORTH AND SOUTH AS EXISTING - DR-A-1006 Drawing · 22 May 2026
  • 6TH FLOOR NORTH AND SOUTH AS EXISTING - DR-A-1007 Drawing · 22 May 2026
  • DESIGN AND ACCCESS STATEMENT Report - Design & Access Statement/Report · 22 May 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN - 3 TEMPLE GARDENS Site Plan · 22 May 2026
  • SITE PLAN - 3 TEMPLE GARDENS Site Plan · 22 May 2026

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What this grant of permission means

City of London granted permission on 28 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.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

    26/01048/LBC Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

    Proposed improvement and refurbishment of the existing building, comprising external changes to provide step-free access including an automated entrance and new handrail, introductions of lift overruns and smoke extract fans, replacement of gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps and new plant machinery including screening and replacement of roof coverings, and repair of sash windows, and internal changes comprising introduction of insulation throughout the building, upgrades to lighting, introduction of mechanical extraction, step-free access improvements inside the building, installation of new lifts, demolition and removal of internal fabric including walls, floors, doors, fireplaces and chimney breasts, introduction of smoke vent shafts and service risers alongside partitioning for evacuation and firefighting lifts, introduction of fire compartmentation alongside upgrades to flooring, new WC and shower facilities in addition to improvements to end of trip facilities, removal or retention or restoration of interior features, changes to interior finishes, basement level plant and new water-proofing, and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 151 docs
  • 3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

    26/01047/FULL Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

    Proposed improvement and refurbishment including external changes introducing step-free access to the building, including an automated entrance and new handrail, upgrading of building services necessitating the introduction of lift overruns and vertical service risers, introduction of smoke extract fans, replacement of existing gas-fired boilers with water source heat pumps, new plant machinery and screening, and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 151 docs
  • Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY

    26/00743/LBC Submitted 20 May 2026 50 yards away

    Works to the party line between 2 and 3 Temple Gardens, to ensure adequate fire compartmentation between the two properties

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs
  • 2 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY

    26/00482/LDC Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Details of reinstated chimney piece pursuant to Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/01015/LBC

    Granted Lawful development 5 docs
  • 2 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY

    26/00482/MDC Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~27 May

    Details of reinstated chimney piece pursuant to Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/01015/LBC

    Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs
  • Middle Temple Garden Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9BT

    22/01035/TPO Submitted 27 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Works of (i) removal of infected branches and major deadwood and broken branches of T99 London Plane; (ii) crown lifting works to T128 London Plane; and (iii) crown lifting works to T129 London Plane.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

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    Received 31 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
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    Received 28 Oct, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Full applications