Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Proposal
Internal alterations to Residence 6.08 comprising the removal of an existing non-loadbearing internal partition wall, infilling of an existing internal doorway, replacement of modern suspended ceilings within the affected areas, associated building services coordination and making good works.
- Received
- 14 July 2026
- Decided
- 12 August 2026
- Council
- City of Westminster
- ReceivedSubmitted14 Jul
- ValidatedValidated
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided12 Aug
Decided in 29 days
This is a planning application at Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX. Westminster has handled 26,489 applications of this type and approves 88% of them, typically deciding them in 54 days. This one was decided in 29 days, 4 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. 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.
- 20262 Sep
Details of where on site the doors to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building…
ApprovedListed building consent26/06004/ADLBC - 202617 Aug
Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 29 June 2021 (RN: 20/04931/FULL
PendingVariation of conditions (s73)26/05609/FULL - 202629 May
Alterations to roof structure and bulkheads, replacement of walls, replacement of lights, alterations to…
ApprovedListed building consent26/03554/LBC - 202629 May
Installation of louvres and planters (Linked to 26/03554/LBC
ApprovedFull26/03553/FULL - 202620 Mar
Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV
ApprovedListed building consent26/01821/LBC - 202618 Mar
Display of one non-illuminated plaque sign measuring 0.4m x 0.52m and one non illuminated projecting sign…
ApprovedAdvertisement consent26/01759/ADV - 202521 Nov
Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with…
ApprovedApplication25/08552/FULL - 202521 Nov
Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with…
ApprovedListed building consent25/08553/LBC - 20252 Oct
Display of non illuminated vinyl graphic signs to windows measuring 1.515m X 0.8m, non illuminated hoarding…
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…
ApprovedListed building consent25/06360/ADLBC - 20259 Sep
Details of canopy and its component parts, fixing details and rain water management pursuant to Condition 4…
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
Installation of new traditionally designed casement window in existing opening with lowered cill; new metal…
ApprovedListed building consent25/04273/FULL - 202510 Feb
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and associated works…
ApprovedListed building consent25/00906/LBC - 202510 Feb
Installation of a new entrance canopy at residences entrance in Quadrangle courtyard and associated works…
ApprovedListed building consent25/00905/FULL - 202421 May
Display of non illuminated other sign measuring 0.8m X 1.515m and 0.8m X 1.515m
PendingAdvertisement consent24/03331/ADV - 20243 May
Sample(s) of repairs to mosaic flooring, details of fixings and border details for carpets on mosaic floors…
ApprovedListed building consent24/02958/ADLBC - 202421 Feb
Internal fit-out of bar/restaurant on part ground and lower ground floors (Whitehall Place).
ApprovedListed building consent24/01138/LBC - 202415 Feb
Installation of a new entrance canopy at the Quadrangle Pavilion and associated works. (Linked with…
ApprovedListed building consent24/00984/LBC
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
- 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 (20)
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