Planning application
26/03292/OBS
The Temple Church Inner Temple Lane City Of London London EC4Y 7BB
Proposal
Refurbishment of Temple Church to including: (i) Erection of two single-storey extensions to the north vestry to provide a dedicated Choristers entrance and a Song School, with associated works and repairs, (ii) Installation of an access ramp and landscaping in the North Churchyard, removal of existing mature trees, with associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/03292/OBS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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