3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

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
• 26/00761/FULL Granted

  3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU

  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).

  Decided 28 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 October 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 84 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with City of London for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of London decided full applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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

  26/00761/FULL Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

  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).

  Granted Full applications 9 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

• 25/01794/FULL Granted

  50 Cannon Street London EC4N 6JJ

  Refurbishment of existing office building with works including: creation of roof terraces, extension of existing lift shaft, replacement and relocation of existing rooftop plant and associated structures, changes to internal car and cycle parking arrangements, and improvements to the building's facade.

  Received 22 Dec, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00865/FULL Granted

  9 Newbury Street London EC1A 7HU

  Extensions and alterations to the rear and interior of the existing office building (Use Class E) to provide (i) upgraded office space at lower ground and ground floors; (ii) conversion from office to one studio flat and one 1-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) at 1st to 3rd floors; and (iii) provision of a 1-bed dwelling within a newly created two storey roof extension at 4th and 5th floors with a roof terrace at 4th floor.

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01110/FULL Granted

  200 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4HD

  Retrospective application for the installation of 2no. condenser units to fifth floor roof.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01109/FULL Granted

  100 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AA

  Installation of artwork along the junction of the landscaped space and the walls of St Ethelburga's Centre of Reconciliation and Peace: Continuum by Halima Cassell.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01053/FULL Granted

  49 Cheapside London EC2V 6AT

  Shopfront alteration at Unit 1A to replace existing solid blanking panel with clear glass

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Full applications