Planning application
26/00879/OBS
The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX
Proposal
Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on the change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment (LBI ref. P2026/1316/FUL).
As published by the council, reference 26/00879/OBS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by City of London
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9 Jul 2026
Decision issued: No Objections to OBS
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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