Planning application
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Refurbishment of existing WCs on the fourth floor, and introduction of additional accessible/ unisex facilities.
As published by the council, reference 26/01174/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01174/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- EC4M 7EH
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of London register
This site has had 14 applications since 2021: 9 approved, 0 refused.
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26/00965/MDC Decided
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of Scheme of Protective Works and Support system details pursuant to respective discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 25/00166/FULL dated 12.02.2026.
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26/00935/LBC Awaiting decision
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
New water distribution system, replacement of sanitaryware fittings and associated building works.
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26/00903/LDC Decided
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photo of the proposed colour sample for the enclosure pursuant to condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 25/00167/LBC dated 13.02.2026.
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26/00626/MDC Decided
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photo of the proposed colour sample for the enclosure pursuant to discharge of condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/00166/FULL dated 12.02.2026.
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26/00123/LBC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Restoration of the iron gates and cleaning of surrounding masonry to the ceremonial entrance to the Central Criminal Courts.
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24/00908/LBC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Form new gas meter room at basement level within the south wing requiring new natural ventilation ductwork routed to the east and west elevations.
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24/00599/MDC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photovoltaic and solar hot water panels and their positioning on South Wing level 06 pursuant to condition 4(h)(part) of planning permission 14/00876/FULL dated 20/11/2014.
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24/00598/LDC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photovoltaic and solar hot water panels and their positioning on South Wing level 06 pursuant to condition 2(h)(part) of Listed Building Consent 14/00877/LBC dated 20/11/2014.
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24/00502/LDC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of solar hot water panels on East Wing level 05 pursuant to condition 2(h)(part) of Listed Building Consent 14/00877/LBC (dated 20.11.2014).
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24/00501/MDC Granted
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Submission of details of photovoltaic and solar hot water panels and their positioning on East Wing level 05 pursuant to condition 4(h)(part) of planning permission 14/00876/FULL dated 20/11/2014.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by City of London
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with City of London for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of London decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 101 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
100% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug
Submission of details of photo of the proposed colour sample for the enclosure pursuant to condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 25/00167/LBC dated 13.02.2026.
Decided Lawful development 6 docs -
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
99% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul
Submission of details of photo of the proposed colour sample for the enclosure pursuant to discharge of condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/00166/FULL dated 12.02.2026.
Decided -
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
99% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep
Submission of Scheme of Protective Works and Support system details pursuant to respective discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 25/00166/FULL dated 12.02.2026.
Decided 13 docs -
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
100% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug
New water distribution system, replacement of sanitaryware fittings and associated building works.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs -
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Installation of new mechanical plant equipment at roof level to the East Wing; mechanical and electrical refurbishment of the Sheriffs corridor at first floor level in the East Wing; and general internal refurbishment works.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs -
Central Criminal Court Old Bailey London EC4M 7EH
Restoration of the iron gates and cleaning of surrounding masonry to the ceremonial entrance to the Central Criminal Courts.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs
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