Planning application
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01297/ADVT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01297/ADVT
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Received
- 18 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 9 Oct 2026
- 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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26/01217/LBC Awaiting decision
34 - 36 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7DE
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.
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22/00857/LBC Withdrawn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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18 Sep 2026
Received by City of London
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9 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 December 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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What happens while it is decided
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