| 4 January 1957 | | Addition | 'plans for additions being considered by Corporation' per Builder, p34 |
| 1 February 1957 | | Proposed | 'plan to alter shops at 187-199 New City Road and to erect an extension at the rear of 8-10 Gayfield Sq to form a showroom. Planning permission awaited.' per Builder p252 |
| 15 February 1957 | | Scheme accepted | 'plans approved for alteration to shops at 187-9 New City Road for J. Grant & Co (West), Ltd, and conversion of backcourts and eight houses at 8-10 Gayfield Sq after site inspection.' per Builder p 344 |