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Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

Awaiting decision City of London 26/01177/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

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Proposal

Internal and external works comprising: (i) removal of the existing external condensers and their replacement with new condensers on the flat roof at second-floor level; (ii) installation of refrigerant pipes via the existing service routes to enter the building; (iii) installation of a louvred acoustic enclosure around the condensers; (iv) replacement of the whole-building heating system from gas to electric, with the retention of all historic heating fixtures and fittings; and (v) introduction of two new penetrations through the roof of the fifth-floor plant room to accommodate kitchen supply and extract, connecting to the existing risers via new acoustic attenuators and fan units.

As published by the council, reference 26/01177/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01177/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Under Consideration
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Sep 2026
Ward
Cornhill
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
EC3V 9DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of London register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00714/LDC Granted

    Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

    Decided 7 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00714/MDC Granted

    Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

    Decided 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00399/FULL Awaiting decision

    Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    Works comprising: (i) removal of existing condensers. (ii) installation of eight replacement external condensers, six with the same footprint and two units vertically stacked. (iii) installation of acoustic enclosure around condenser units, and (iv) installation of two external ducts at Level 5.

    Submitted 19 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/01273/LBC Granted

    Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    Internal and external alterations including (i) replacement HVAC units to first floor roof (ii) replacement retractable awning at ground floor to Ball Court (east) elevation (iii) internal layout changes to basement, ground, first and second floor level including insertion of new commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter and servery areas and reconfiguration of seating (iv) repair works (v) mechanical and electrical upgrades throughout, and (vi) associated works.

    Decided 13 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Aug 2026

    Received by City of London

  2. 24 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 November 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.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

E2 Architecture + Interiors Agent, an architecture practice registered in Westerham

Active · incorporated 2011 · Westerham

9 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

21 documents on file for this application

  • PROPOSED ELEVATION L2 ROOF Drawing · 24 Sep 2026
  • PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION Accompanying letters · 24 Sep 2026
  • PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION Accompanying letters · 24 Sep 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 17 Aug 2026
  • LOCATIONPLAN Site Plan · 17 Aug 2026
  • 1268 - PLANNING STATEMENT - EXTERNAL PLANT APPLICATION - P02 Report - Planning Statement/Report · 17 Aug 2026
  • 1268 - EXISTING - EXTERNAL PLANT APPLICATION - P01 Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT_INCLUDED_IN_DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Accompanying report · 17 Aug 2026
  • PROPOSED GA PLAN - ROOF PLAN (LR) - P02 - 070826 Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • 3D VISUALS - ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE FEASIBILITY STUDY - VIEW FROM 2ND FLOO Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • 3D VISUALS - ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE FEASIBILITY STUDY - VIEW FROM BALL COU Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • 3D VISUALS - ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE FEASIBILITY STUDY - VIEW FROM BALL COU Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • 2176.20260724.REP.SIMPSONS.REV4 Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • 1268-SK200-PORPOSED LEAD DETAIL Drawing · 17 Aug 2026
  • SPECIFICATION_SHEET_MODEL_U-36PZH3E5-U36PZH3E5 (CU1) Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • PROPOSED_EQUIPMENT_SCHEDULE.XLSX Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • COLDROOM - MDF-NG-1038 Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • SPECIFICATION_SHEET_MODEL_S-6071PF3E - U-71PZH4E5 (CU 2-3-5) Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • SPECIFICATION_SHEET_MODEL_U-140PZH4E5 (CU4) Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE - ALLAWAY L60E Other · 17 Aug 2026
  • LEVEL 5 PLANT ROOM KITCHEN SUPPLY AIR SETTING OUT Drawing · 17 Aug 2026

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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 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

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  • Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    26/00714/LDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

    Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 4 docs
  • Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    25/01273/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Internal and external alterations including (i) replacement HVAC units to first floor roof (ii) replacement retractable awning at ground floor to Ball Court (east) elevation (iii) internal layout changes to basement, ground, first and second floor level including insertion of new commercial kitchen, dumbwaiter and servery areas and reconfiguration of seating (iv) repair works (v) mechanical and electrical upgrades throughout, and (vi) associated works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs
  • Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    26/00714/MDC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details of replacement glazing, repairs to bow window and lighting pursuant to condition 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/01273/LBC (dated 13.03.2026).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs
  • Simpsons Tavern 38 And A Half Cornhill London EC3V 9DR

    26/00399/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~14 May

    Works comprising: (i) removal of existing condensers. (ii) installation of eight replacement external condensers, six with the same footprint and two units vertically stacked. (iii) installation of acoustic enclosure around condenser units, and (iv) installation of two external ducts at Level 5.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 28 docs
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    Granted Lawful development 7 docs
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