Friary Court 65 Crutched Friars London EC3N 2AE Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consideration 26/00814/NMA
Date received
4 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
EC3N 2AE

Description

Non-material amendment under Section 96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission 22/00882/FULMAJ dated 27.06.2023 to allow for an amended description of development by removing reference to the number of rooms "769 rooms", reference to the location of the Museum "at part ground, first and second floor levels" and reference to the approved quantum of Museum floorspace "+3101sq.m GIA" so that it reads as: 'Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site for a new building comprising basement, ground plus 20 upper floors (+74.9m AOD) for purpose built student accomodation and associated amenity space (Sui Generis); Museum Use (Use Class F1 (c)); hard and soft landscaping; ancillary plant and servicing; and associated works.' Data via plota.co.uk

City of London
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#70 of 292 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 292. 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%) #9 of 292
100%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #1 of 292
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #1 of 292
84%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #292 of 292
50%
Minor dwellings approved
2 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Change of use approved
19 decided
448
Total decisions
17 refused in 2025