Planning application
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
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Proposal
Internal and external alterations to the existing restaurant unit at ground, basement and sub-basement levels in connection with the fit-out for a new restaurant occupier.
As published by the council, reference 26/01217/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01217/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Farringdon Within
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- EC4M 7DE
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of London register
This site has had 7 applications since 2022.
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26/01298/LBC Awaiting decision
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
Installation and display of a number of signs comprising: i) A new fascia with trough lighting running the width of the frontage over a centrally located 'KFC' sign in powder coated aluminium coloured white with black returns; ii) A replacement acrylic projecting sign with external illumination in place of the existing projecting sign at the righthand side of the unit; iii) An aluminium panel above the customer entrance containing a back lit stained glass effect KFC bucket logo; iv) Existing shopfront to be deep cleaned and repainted to match existing colour scheme; v) Replacement of existing double door entrance with single door solution to enhance accessible access; vi) Installation of new transom on left hand window to match detail on right hand side.
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26/01297/ADVT Awaiting decision
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
Installation and display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 370mm high by 1190mm wide at a height above ground of 4.35m; one externally illuminated replacement projecting sign measuring 600mm wide by 600mm high at a height above ground of 3.1m above a ground; one externally illuminate signage panel above the entrance measuring 1090mm high by 1180mm wide at a height above ground of 2.6m.
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22/00857/LBC Withdrawn
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
External works comprising: (i) re-painting of decorative shopfront metal works, window frames, stallriser and entrance doors; (ii) installation of a retractable awning above shopfront entrance; (iii) installation of bronze metal door handles to shopfront entrance door; (iv) removal of existing timber fascia panel and replacement with new timber fascia panels; and (v) installation of signage.
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22/00858/FULL Withdrawn
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
External works comprising: (i) re-painting of decorative shopfront metal works, window frames, stallriser and entrance doors; (ii) installation of a retractable awning above shopfront entrance; (iii) installation of bronze metal door handles to shopfront entrance door; (iv) removal of existing timber fascia panel and replacement with new timber fascia panels; and (v) installation of signage.
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22/00859/ADVT Withdrawn
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
The installation and display of: (i) one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.35m wide, 0.3m high, 0.02m deep, at a height of 4.404m above ground level; and (ii) one non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.6m wide, 0.6m high, 0.04m deep, projecting 0.71m from the face of the building and at a height above ground of 3.6m.
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22/00856/LBC Withdrawn
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
Internal works including (i) installation of low level plasterboard ceiling covering part of ground floor level, with recessed AC cassettes; (ii) installation of internal electric heater above ground floor entrance; (iii) installation of pendant lights and track mounted LED lights at ground floor ceiling; (iv) installation of timber bench seating at ground floor rear; (v) installation of timber benches and tables at ground floor front; (vi) installation of counters at ground floor front, comprising ceramic tiles with timber work surfaces; (vii) ceramic tiling of floors at internal entrance, existing WC and food service area, and vinyl floor finish in the existing officer area at ground floor; (viii) reconfiguration of basement toilet layout- removal of existing stud walls and replacement with new to form new toilet area and the new plasterboard ceiling to replace existing; (ix) removal of existing stud walls in basement kitchen and replacement with new to form new kitchen entrance and cold store; (x) installation of stainless-steel counters within sinks in kitchen; and (xi) new plasterboard ceiling to replace existing in kitchen and the installation of ductwork to connect to the existing extraction.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by City of London
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Pyrke Planning Agent, a planning consultancy
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38 - 40 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
External works to listed building including erection and display of: (i) fascia signage measuring 1000mm x 8300mm, (ii) a projecting sign measuring 700mm x 910mm at a height of 3.6m, (iii) window signage measuring 2300mm x 1000mm
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs -
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
100% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov
Installation and display of a number of signs comprising: i) A new fascia with trough lighting running the width of the frontage over a centrally located 'KFC' sign in powder coated aluminium coloured white with black returns; ii) A replacement acrylic projecting sign with external illumination in place of the existing projecting sign at the righthand side of the unit; iii) An aluminium panel above the customer entrance containing a back lit stained glass effect KFC bucket logo; iv) Existing shopfront to be deep cleaned and repainted to match existing colour scheme; v) Replacement of existing double door entrance with single door solution to enhance accessible access; vi) Installation of new transom on left hand window to match detail on right hand side.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 7 docs -
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
External works comprising: (i) re-painting of decorative shopfront metal works, window frames, stallriser and entrance doors; (ii) installation of a retractable awning above shopfront entrance; (iii) installation of bronze metal door handles to shopfront entrance door; (iv) removal of existing timber fascia panel and replacement with new timber fascia panels; and (v) installation of signage.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs -
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
Internal works including (i) installation of low level plasterboard ceiling covering part of ground floor level, with recessed AC cassettes; (ii) installation of internal electric heater above ground floor entrance; (iii) installation of pendant lights and track mounted LED lights at ground floor ceiling; (iv) installation of timber bench seating at ground floor rear; (v) installation of timber benches and tables at ground floor front; (vi) installation of counters at ground floor front, comprising ceramic tiles with timber work surfaces; (vii) ceramic tiling of floors at internal entrance, existing WC and food service area, and vinyl floor finish in the existing officer area at ground floor; (viii) reconfiguration of basement toilet layout- removal of existing stud walls and replacement with new to form new toilet area and the new plasterboard ceiling to replace existing; (ix) removal of existing stud walls in basement kitchen and replacement with new to form new kitchen entrance and cold store; (x) installation of stainless-steel counters within sinks in kitchen; and (xi) new plasterboard ceiling to replace existing in kitchen and the installation of ductwork to connect to the existing extraction.
Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs -
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
External works comprising: (i) re-painting of decorative shopfront metal works, window frames, stallriser and entrance doors; (ii) installation of a retractable awning above shopfront entrance; (iii) installation of bronze metal door handles to shopfront entrance door; (iv) removal of existing timber fascia panel and replacement with new timber fascia panels; and (v) installation of signage.
Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs -
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
The installation and display of: (i) one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.35m wide, 0.3m high, 0.02m deep, at a height of 4.404m above ground level; and (ii) one non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.6m wide, 0.6m high, 0.04m deep, projecting 0.71m from the face of the building and at a height above ground of 3.6m.
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