Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

This site has had 15 applications since 2022: 11 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01406/LBC Awaiting decision

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Strengthening works to existing corbels at the Barbican Centre, and associated works.

  Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01139/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall, and associated works.

  Decided 24 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00612/FULL Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, and lighting, proposed parameters for temporary structures and artworks to facilitate continued use of the sculpture court for art installations, works to the staff spaces facades to upgrade glazing and frames to level 2 and other associated works.

  Decided 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00613/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, lighting, and drinking water fountain. Works to the staff spaces to include internal reconfiguration, new WCs, showers, and kitchenette, works to the facades to upgrade glazing and frames at level 2. Upgrade and replacement fixtures, fittings and finishes and other associated works.

  Decided 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/01071/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to vary Condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 22/00895/LBC dated 2nd December 2022 to refer to a revised list of drawings amended to reflect design alterations and to discharge Condition 4 relating to detailed design elements of the proposal.

  Decided 21 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00496/FULL Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Temporary permission until September 2024 for seating, two pergola structures and a kiosk shed, for the serving of non-alcoholic refreshments, at the Barbican lakeside terrace area associated with the summer "pop-up" Picnic Garden (rebranded this year as Lakeside Lounge).

  Decided 4 Jul 2024 Full applications
• 23/01363/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Replacement of existing house lighting fixtures within the Theatre with new LED fixtures. Introduction of new fittings to supplement existing lighting in the front rows of the circle, upper circle and gallery.

  Decided 10 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 23/01236/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Removal of foot pumps and installation of hand sensors to operate taps in the Level -1.5 toilets.

  Decided 18 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 23/01195/LBC Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Temporary installation of a fabric woven artwork for a temporary period between February 2024 and August 2024 , titled: 'Purple Hibiscus' by Ibrahim Mahama

  Decided 23 Jan 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 23/01194/FULL Granted

  Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Temporary installation of a fabric woven artwork, for a temporary period between February 2024 and August 2024, titled: 'Purple Hibiscus' by Ibrahim Mahama.

  Decided 23 Jan 2024 Full applications

1. 6 Oct 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 December 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.

This application is with City of London for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of London decided full applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Art Gallery Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  26/00707/LBC Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Reconfiguration and upgrade of the concert hall backstage areas to include the amalgamation of smaller dressing rooms, changing spaces and support spaces; the reconfiguration of the artist lounge and bar ; rationalisation of showers to provide a wheelchair accessible dressing room with an en-suite WC and shower; fire safety upgrades, update layout of a rehearsal spaces, and provision of fire rated storage space and other associated works throughout.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 51 docs

• Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  26/01406/LBC Submitted 6 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Strengthening works to existing corbels at the Barbican Centre, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  26/00612/FULL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, and lighting, proposed parameters for temporary structures and artworks to facilitate continued use of the sculpture court for art installations, works to the staff spaces facades to upgrade glazing and frames to level 2 and other associated works.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 133 docs

• Library Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  25/01774/LBC Submitted 16 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Internal refurbishment works to the Library, comprising: a) Removal and storage of original joinery items to Children's Library b) Removal of non-original joinery and floor finishes c) Alterations to original bookshelves d) Additional joinery to complement existing e) Installation of new mesh security screen and door access controls f) Additional power provision and cabinet g) Alterations to signage h) Alterations to non-original lighting built into joinery i) New floor finishes throughout public areas of the Library

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 36 docs

• Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  26/00613/LBC Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  New hard and soft landscaping for the sculpture court to include removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, new ramps and steps, new raised planting beds, seating, lighting, and drinking water fountain. Works to the staff spaces to include internal reconfiguration, new WCs, showers, and kitchenette, works to the facades to upgrade glazing and frames at level 2. Upgrade and replacement fixtures, fittings and finishes and other associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 133 docs

• Barbican Arts And Conference Centre Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  26/01139/LBC Submitted 7 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Upgrade of existing and installation of additional evacuation signage and downlights within the Concert Hall, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 40 docs

• 25/01794/FULL Granted

  50 Cannon Street London EC4N 6JJ

  Refurbishment of existing office building with works including: creation of roof terraces, extension of existing lift shaft, replacement and relocation of existing rooftop plant and associated structures, changes to internal car and cycle parking arrangements, and improvements to the building's facade.

  Received 22 Dec, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00865/FULL Granted

  9 Newbury Street London EC1A 7HU

  Extensions and alterations to the rear and interior of the existing office building (Use Class E) to provide (i) upgraded office space at lower ground and ground floors; (ii) conversion from office to one studio flat and one 1-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) at 1st to 3rd floors; and (iii) provision of a 1-bed dwelling within a newly created two storey roof extension at 4th and 5th floors with a roof terrace at 4th floor.

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01110/FULL Granted

  200 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4HD

  Retrospective application for the installation of 2no. condenser units to fifth floor roof.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01109/FULL Granted

  100 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AA

  Installation of artwork along the junction of the landscaped space and the walls of St Ethelburga's Centre of Reconciliation and Peace: Continuum by Halima Cassell.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01053/FULL Granted

  49 Cheapside London EC2V 6AT

  Shopfront alteration at Unit 1A to replace existing solid blanking panel with clear glass

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 20 Sep 2026 Full applications