The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Consultation by the London Borough of Islington on the change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment (LBI ref. ). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 4 Aug 2026
Documents 3
Decision & officer reports 1
Application forms 1
Other documents 1
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Important details
- Council
- City of London
- Application type
- Observations from other Boroughs
- Postcode
- EC2M 2PF
- Received
- 17 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bishopsgate
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 8 Jul 2026
- Decision
- No Objections to OBS
- Decision date
- 9 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 4 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Committee
- 9 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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