Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Proposal
Alterations to roof structure and bulkheads, replacement of walls, replacement of lights, alterations to flooring, new painting, new fixtures and fitting, installation of new louvres and planters and associated works. In connection with works approved dated 21 February 2024 (RN 24/01138/LBC)
- Received
- 29 May 2026
- Decided
- 15 July 2026 · Application Permitted
- Council
- City of Westminster
- ReceivedSubmitted29 May
- ValidatedValidated29 May
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided15 Jul
Decided in 47 days (council typically 49)
This is a heritage application at Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX. Westminster has handled 2,686 applications of this type and approves 91% of them, typically deciding them in 65 days. This one was decided in 47 days, 3 weeks quicker than Westminster's median. The site is in the Whitehall conservation area, with 5 listed buildings nearby. There have been 17 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 558 applications across St James's. We hold 1,240 applications in total for the SW1A postcode area.
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Planning history at this site
20 other applications at this property, newest first.
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Details of where on site the doors to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building…
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Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV
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ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/01759/ADV - 202521 Nov
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ApprovedApplication25/08552/FULL - 202521 Nov
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ApprovedListed building consent25/08553/LBC - 20252 Oct
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ApprovedAdvertisement consent25/06951/ADV - 20252 Oct
Installation of vinyl graphics to existing windows and hoarding for a temporary period from 12 October 2025…
ApprovedListed building consent25/06955/LBC - 20259 Sep
Details of canopy and its component parts, fixing details, and rain water management pursuant to Condition 3…
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ApprovedAll Other25/06191/ADFULL - 202523 Jun
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lowered cill; new raised…
ApprovedListed building consent25/04274/LBC - 202523 Jun
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ApprovedListed building consent25/04273/FULL - 202510 Feb
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and associated works…
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Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 0.8m X 1.515m and 0.8m X 1.515m
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Details of a supplementary acoustic report demonstrating that the plant will comply with the Council's noise…
ApprovedDischarge of conditions23/02660/ADFULL - 202227 Apr
Deed of variation to S106 dated 10 July 2017 as amended by deed of variation dated 19 March 2018 and bounded…
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ApprovedDischarge of conditions22/02614/ADFULL
Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
- Conservation area: Whitehall
- Listed building: Consession Mod Centre Main Building Horse Guards Avenue London SW1A 2HBOn or next to this site
- Article 4 direction: Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed
- Brownfield land register: Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2EURegister site at or near this address · +1 more
Also checked, none recorded (21)
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