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Install two lifts, raise floor levels and alter steps and a gate to improve access beneath the cathedral and beside Chapter House.

Chapter House St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AD

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Official description

Alterations to undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral and minor alterations to Chapter House including (i) Installation of a new passenger lift and associated raised platform within the external contemporary undercroft of St Paul's Cathedral to provide step-free access between the Chapter House and the undercroft (ii) extension of the existing step at the eastern exit of the Chapter House following partial demolition of existing external staircase, landing, and railings to provide level access and replacement of existing security gate (iii) raising the floor level and removal of associated stairs at below-ground level and installation of external, open platform lift in undercroft (No other works to the Cathedral or wider undercroft).

Council
London
Reference
26/01084/LBC
Application type
Full Planning & Listed Building Consent
Status
Approved
Decision
Approved
Submitted
7 Aug 2026
Decision date
6 Nov 2026

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