Planning application
3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01047/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01047/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 24 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 7 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Farringdon Without
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- EC4Y 9AU
Comment by 18 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on City of London's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by City of London
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7 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 85 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Agent on file, an architecture practice registered in London
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151 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
This application is with City of London for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
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How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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3 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AU
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
99% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul
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).
Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs -
Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY
100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jul
Works to the party line between 2 and 3 Temple Gardens, to ensure adequate fire compartmentation between the two properties
Decided Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs -
2 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY
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 -
2 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY
Internal alterations at lower ground floor level to include two new doorway openings and reinstatement of chimney piece
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs -
2 Temple Gardens Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AY
Details of reinstated chimney piece pursuant to Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/01015/LBC
Granted Lawful development 6 docs
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