Holborn Viaduct Bridge Over Farringdon Street

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

• 26/00939/FULL Granted

  Holborn Viaduct Bridge Over Farringdon Street

  Artistic illumination of the Holborn Viaduct over Farringdon Street, comprising the installation of: 267no. lighting components to the Holborn Viaduct; installation of 3no. lighting components to the Pavilion to the south-east of the Holborn Viaduct (24 Holborn Viaduct); 3no. lighting components to the Pavilion to the north-west of the Holborn Viaduct (50 Holborn Viaduct) and the installation of pigeon netting to the Holborn Viaduct.

  Decided 27 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 24 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Under Consideration.

• Application: 26/00939/FULL (Decided)

City of London granted permission on 27 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.

• 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