Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/00917/FULL Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Works to the exterior of the conservatory including removal and replacement of all glazing, new louvres, works to the aluminium frame; enclosure of external portions of upper level walkways; works to the Triangle space to include new gardeners workshop, removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing installed below, new planting beds. External works to the Lakeside Terrace and catering block to include: removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, replacement glazing to the catering block and lakeside facade; lowering of the catering block cafe window cil at ground floor; new awnings to catering block; replacement lighting stands to lakeside edge; replaced lighting to under croft; facade repairs to the lakeside facade and works to staircase 8; works to external doors including fixed glazing to Eastern end and replacement of main foyer doors with single doorset; restoration of fountains. Other external works to include creation of air vents to the art gallery roof and a single shaft face, works to external louvres, new external lighting to the conservatory entrance on Frobisher Crescent. Replacement of sculpture court rooflight, re-glazing to art gallery north and east facade around WC block, new Art gallery foyer entrance doors. Enlarged grille for UKPN substation access in Silk Street pavement; Works to lakeside balconies, including replacement paving and waterproofing below, re-levelling, planting and planters to stair 8. New landscaping and regrading works to sculpture court art gallery foyer and other associated works and infrastructure.

  Decided 24 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 25/00911/FULL Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Application to allow the use of 17 car parking bays of Car Park 3 Level B1 at the Barbican Centre for ancillary storage space.

  Decided 30 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 25/00910/LBC Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Works comprising: Conservatory Exterior; replacement of glazing, new louvres, works to frame; enclosure of walkways; new workshop, new planter beds; vents to art gallery roof and shaft face, works to louvres, new lighting; replacement glazing to corridor; replacement of sculpture court rooflight, reglazing to art gallery and WC block; new art gallery doors. Conservatory Interior; new path layout, planting beds and pond; removal of rooflights and works to offices; new structure to terrace and replacement of stair; new stair and lift core adjacent to fly tower; insertion of spiral stair and widening opening; new garden room plant, lighting and flooring; opening to shaft; new doors to conservatory; works to art gallery lighting; upgrades to cloakroom and toilets. External works to Lakeside Terrace and catering block; replacement glazing; lowering of cafe cil; new awnings; new and replacement lighting; facade repairs; works to staircase 8; replacement foyer doors; works to balconies, including levelling and planting; and restoration of fountains. Internal works to the foyers; creation of openings in shafts; lift installation; changes to lighting; installation of LED screens; creation of access hatches to shafts; replacement flooring; replacement and relocation of shop; creation of new WCs and refurbishment of existing; new quiet room; removal of cafe and relocation of bar; additional storage and works to doors at internal roadway, creation of level access in the Curve Gallery and other works to finishes; infill of martini bar hole; new power and data points to shafts; strip out of catering block interiors to shell and core. Other; works to back of house areas including plant rooms, Car Park 3 and 5, and service road to facilitate MEP; enlarged grille in Silk Street pavement; removal and replacement of paving to include waterproofing throughout; other landscaping and regrading works; and other associated works and infrastructure.

  Decided 24 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 23 Oct 2026

   Received by City of London

2. 27 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 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 85 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 25/00917/FULL Granted

  Barbican Centre And Pavement Outside The Service Road Entrance Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS

  Works to the exterior of the conservatory including removal and replacement of all glazing, new louvres, works to the aluminium frame; enclosure of external portions of upper level walkways; works to the Triangle space to include new gardeners workshop, removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing installed below, new planting beds. External works to the Lakeside Terrace and catering block to include: removal and replacement of all paving with new waterproofing below, replacement glazing to the catering block and lakeside facade; lowering of the catering block cafe window cil at ground floor; new awnings to catering block; replacement lighting stands to lakeside edge; replaced lighting to under croft; facade repairs to the lakeside facade and works to staircase 8; works to external doors including fixed glazing to Eastern end and replacement of main foyer doors with single doorset; restoration of fountains. Other external works to include creation of air vents to the art gallery roof and a single shaft face, works to external louvres, new external lighting to the conservatory entrance on Frobisher Crescent. Replacement of sculpture court rooflight, re-glazing to art gallery north and east facade around WC block, new Art gallery foyer entrance doors. Enlarged grille for UKPN substation access in Silk Street pavement; Works to lakeside balconies, including replacement paving and waterproofing below, re-levelling, planting and planters to stair 8. New landscaping and regrading works to sculpture court art gallery foyer and other associated works and infrastructure.

  Decided 24 Feb 2026 Full applications

This application is with City of London for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year City of London decided amendment applications in a median of 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 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

  26/01412/FULL Submitted 6 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Application for planning permission to allow the use of 37 car parking bays of Car Park 2 at Level -1 at the Barbican Centre for new sprinkler tanks and plant and associated external ventilation and ductwork to the GSMD lightwell, and other associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 22 docs

• 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

• 26/01547/NMA Awaiting decision

  Faryners House 25 Monument Street London EC3R 8BQ

  Non-Material Amendment under S96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission 24/00535/FULL dated 24th April 2025 to amend the trigger of Condition (2) Circular Economy Statement.

  30 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/01315/NMA Granted

  Senator House 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4AB

  Non-Material Amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) (as amended) to planning permission Ref. 25/01596/FULL dated 27 March 2026 to amend condition 1 (approved drawings) to reduce the number of shower units from 15 to 13, and to amend condition 15 (cycle parking and facilities) to alter the condition type from a pre-occupation/commencement condition to a compliance condition.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/01494/NMA Awaiting decision

  Providian House 16 - 18 Monument Street London EC3R 8AJ

  Non-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town Planning and Country Act 1990 to planning permission reference 25/00768/FULL dated 31 October 2025 to amend Condition 30 (Approved Drawings) to enable design amendments to the consented scheme involving the flattening of stone facade elements to the Level 6 east and south elevations; and the replacement and extension of the existing Level 5 abseil cable system to the north and west elevations.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/01507/NMA Awaiting decision

  33 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1EN

  Application for a non-material amendment under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission reference 26/00409/FULL (dated 01 July 2026) for amendments 8 (Approved Plans) to amend the first floor external terrace comprising new (replacement) external paving and introduction of new wall mounted lighting.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/01017/NMA Granted

  Millennium Bridge House 2 Lambeth Hill London EC4V 4AG

  Non-material amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to planning permission 22/00970/FULMAJ dated 05 September 2024; namely; enlarged louvre bank, relocated access door, and alterations to riser access, all to High Timber Street elevation.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Amendments