Planning application
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
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Proposal
Notification in accordance with The Electronic Communications Code, The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 7 & 7A (listed buildings and ancient monuments) and the relevant Planning Act to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.
As published by the council, reference 26/00877/5REG
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00877/5REG
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 15 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bishopsgate
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- EC2M 2PA
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of London register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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25/01592/LBC Granted
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Installation of adverts to Unit 5 comprising of 3no. illuminated fascia signs and 2no. illuminated window signs.
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25/01591/ADVT Granted
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Installation and display of (i) one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2400mm x 338mm at a height of 2100mm above ground on the eastern elevation, (ii) one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2400mm x 338mm at a height of 2100mm above ground on the eastern elevation, and (iii) one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2400mm x 338mm at a height of 2100mm above ground on the southern elevation.
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25/01590/LBC Granted
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Minor alteration to ground floor shop front of Unit 5 southern elevation related to access door and glazing arrangement.
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25/01589/FULL Granted
1 Finsbury Avenue London EC2M 2PA
Minor alteration to ground floor shop front of Unit 5 southern elevation related to access door and glazing arrangement.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by City of London
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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11 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Under Consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
City of London took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Openreach Limited Applicant
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3 documents on file for this application
- LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION RESPONSE
- APPLICATION FORM
- INTERNAL IMAGES
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About this record
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