The Irish Chamber 1 Guildhall Yard London EC2V 5AE

Under Consideration 26/00522/LBC
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
EC2V 5AE

Description

Alterations to a Listed Building including: (i) upgrades to mechanical heating systems, (ii) upgrade to and provision of new ground floor W/C's, (iii) upgrades to electrical wiring, lighting, alarm systems, (iv) installation of L.E.D lighting to replace existing on all floor levels, (v) installation of floor boxes on Ground and First floor levels, (vi) sustainability improvements including sealant to windows (viii) installation of a replacement kitchen alongside retained existing cupboards, (ix) installation of carpet, and; (x) associated minor repairs, redecorating and removal of redundant wiring.

City of London
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#68 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

City of London is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 84% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 100% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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City of London decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #8 of 282
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #1 of 282
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #1 of 282
84%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #282 of 282
50%
Minor dwellings approved
2 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
448
Total decisions
17 refused in 2025