Planning applications in WC1A

Display of digital panel to rear of a new communications kiosk.

Installation of communications kiosk with defibrillator and digital display with associated removal of telephone kiosk.

Internal alterations to ground floor and basement level, including new partitions and mechanical ventillation.

Conversion of 1 x two-bedroom flat into 1 x studio flat and 1 x one-bedroom flat.

New fascia signage with internal illumination, new projecting signage with external illumination, 4 window vinyls, and 2 internally illuminated light boxes internally againt the shopfront.

Installation of new fascia boards to shopfronts and a retractable awning above the main entrance.

Display of 3 x externally illuminated fascia signs to New Oxford Street elevation, 1 x externally illuminated fascia sign to Museum Street elevation, 2 x externally illuminated projecting signs, and advertisement letterings on awning.

Replacement of the roof finishes on 28-30 Little Russell Street; installation of a new perimeter guardrail on floors 4 and 5 and at roof level and other associated works.

Display of 2 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) fascia signs (items 1 & 3), 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign (item 2) and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign (item 4).

Installation of 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign, 2no. internally illuminated fascia logo signs, 2no. non-illuminated fascia text signs, 1no. internally illuminated roundel sign.

Replacement of 1st floor windows with double glazing.

Details pursuant to conditions 4 (materials and detailed drawings) and 10 (green roof) of planning permission 2025/1210/P dated 4/12/2025 (for: Erection of a two-storey roof extension for the provision of three additional residential units)

Installation of a new condenser unit in the lower ground floor level lightwell of the commercial building.

Details of condition 6 (Active cooling) relating to planning permission 2025/0784/P dated 21/10/2025 for replacement of existing gas boiler with Air Source Heat Pumps, including condensers in the rear garden.

(TPO REF: C384 2003) REAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (T1) - Crown reduction back to previous pruning points by 2m, leaving buds to encourage regrowth, leaving the tree a standing height of 9m. Reduce limb towards building by 40% back to the correct pruning points by 3m and removing x 2 lower limbs back to main trunk.

Alterations to shopfront including repainting, removal of the security alarm bell box and like-for-like reinstatement of glazing to fanlight panel; display of window advertisement; and installation of replacement projecting sign with external illumination (retrospective).

Display of window advertisement; and installation of replacement projecting sign with external illumination (retrospective).

Repair and replacement of certain internal doors following internal Health & Safety and security review

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Holly (T1) - Fell to ground level.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (cycle parking provision) of planning permission ref 2023/4668/P dated 05/03/2025 for installation of 10 vertical cycle parking stands and 5 josta cycle parking stands within the lower ground floor lightwell on the western side of the building NAMELY to relocate the security gate from upper ground floor level to lower ground floor level within the lightwell - CHANGE TO DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT.

Internal alterations at ground and basement level.

Installation of new patio doors to rear elevation and replacement of three casement windows and a door at the rear of property.

Change of use of first, second and third floor from office use (Class E) to residential (Class C3) for the provision of 3 x 1 bed, 1 person flats; replacement windows on upper floors to front elevation.

Internal fit-out of shop unit.

Details to discharge Condition 23 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning reference 2024/4662/P dated 06/08/25 for variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission reference 2023/2510/P dated 07/03/24, namely: to reflect proposed changes to the ground floor and basement (levels 1 and 2) layout, including a revised servicing strategy and associated alterations to entrances; alterations to core layout at upper floors; and changes to the elevations across the upper floors of 1 Museum Street including changes to the floor levels, additional glazing to the facade, introduction of inset terraces at levels 7, 10 and 15 and openable vent panels and revised BMU layout at roof level.

Display of a scaffold shroud with 1:1 image of building to front and side elevations during a period of refurbishment and repair, including non-illuminated inset advertisement panel (5.8m wide x 3m high) located on New Oxford Street elevation, for a temporary period from 18/11/2025 until 21/08/2026.

Replacement of rear ground floor window in Bainbridge Street with door and window openings.

The replacement of light fittings on ground and first floor levels.

Replacement of existing external condenser unit and installation of new CCTV security cameras

Details of brickwork required to partially discharge condition 4(g) of listed building consent 2022/3985/L dated 18/10/2023 for external alterations including installation of new condenser plant area to the rear of the building at lower ground floor level, installation of new plant and solar panels on the roofs of all buildings, erection of new stair core extension on the roof, extension to mansard roof on the north west part of the building, replacement shopfronts, installation of new curved entrance sliding doors with canopy and timber panelling at first floor level on Southampton Row, new external doors to office entrances fronting onto Sicilian Avenue, installation of new external metal stair, replacement of windows at lower ground floor level on the rear elevation of no. 21, amalgamation of 3 retail units to 2 enlarged single units in Vernon and Sicilian House, creation of cycle spaces and changing facilities in basement of no. 21 and associated internal works including removal of masonry walls and new structural openings and removal of timber stairs between basement and ground floor levels of no. 21, removal of ground floor stairs in Vernon and Sicilian House, replacement external metal stairs, new lifts and doors.

Amendments to planning permission ref. 2022/5605/P dated 2/06/2023 (for: Replacement of existing cladding on all floors, alterations to windows and office entrance, installation of new window at ground floor, new plant area at roof level and installation of louvres on all levels) namely, changes to entrance arrangement at ground floor on Dyott St elevation

Non-material amendment for planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (as amended by planning permission 2021/4162/P dated 15/07/2022) for 'Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.', namely to include installation of roof top equipment, installation of new planter and inclusion of post screening room within loading area

Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign.

Display of 1no. illuminated fascia signage and 1no. illuminated projecting sign

12 Tables and 48 Chairs Monday-Sunday 11:30-20:30 New Application

Change of Use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Class F1(a) Provision of Education

Creation of roof terrace at rear fifth floor level, including installation of associated privacy screens.

3 Tables, 12 Chairs, 7 Barriers and 2 Umbrellas (Placed on St Giles Square) Monday to Sunday 09:00-21:00 New Application

Installation of cycle parking spaces within the lower ground floor lightwell on the western side of the building.

9 Tables and 18 Chairs Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00

Installation of an air conditioning unit and extract duct at lower ground floor level within the lightwell on the northwest side elevation of the building in association with the commercial use.

6 Tables, 12 Chairs Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday 12:00 - 20:00 New Application (from 01/10/23)

Window section drawings required by condition 4 of planning permission 2023/1295/P, dated 07/07/2023 (for: replacement windows)

Discharge of condition 4 of listed building consent 2022/1811/L regarding the cleaning of masonry.

10 Tables, 40 Chairs and 8 Barriers Monday to Saturday 11:00 - 23:00 Sunday 11:00 - 22:00 New application

Construction of a single storey mansard roof extension, the reconfiguration of the front door arrangement and introduction of steps from pavement, the addition of two obscure glazed windows to the side elevation, the installation of slimlite double glazing into existing frames and the installation of black painted metal window boxes set within the window embrasures.

Non-material amendment for planning permission 2017/0618/P dated 21/12/2017 (as amended by panning permission 2021/4162/P dated 15/07/2022) for 'Demolition of existing office building at Castlewood House (Class B1), and erection of an 11 storey office building (Class B1) with retail and restaurant uses (Class A1/A3) at ground floor level; enlargement of existing double basement level and formation of roof terraces and rooftop plant along with associated highways, landscaping, and public realm improvement works. Partial demolition of Medius House with retention of the existing facade, and erection of a two storey roof extension including private roof terraces, in connection with the change of use of the building from office (Class B1) and retail (Class A1) to provide 18 affordable housing units (Class C3) at upper floor levels with retained retail use at ground floor level.' Alterations include tv/signal satellite and stand, access ladder, mechanical smoke ventilation system and extract, glazed roof light and mansafe system. CHANGES include Lift overrun height increase; Roof access locations adjusted; Retail door height adjusted; Retail door leaf configuration adjusted; Aluminium Portal to arcade entrance introduced; Granite plinth height increased; Glazed brick plinth height increased; UKPN louvre sized reduced and brick lintel introduced; Recessed brick detail position adjusted; Low level transom to curtain wall introduced; Extent of rainscreen cladding/louvred screen adjusted; Revolving door drum size increased; Terrace sliding door height revised; Cyclist entrance design revised; and Intermediate precast piers width adjusted.

External alterations, including new plant equipment.

External alterations including installation of new plant equipment at roof level, installation of metal bars over existing windows on the front elevation at lower ground floor, replacement of lower ground floor door on the front elevation and replacement of sash windows on the 4th floor rear elevation of the building.

Change of use from Class F1 (learning and non-residential institution) to Class E (commercial, business and service), together with internal and external refurbishment works and erection of replacement external roof top plant, new guarding rail and new access hatch, and new air con unit to the lower ground floor level to the rear of no. 47, internal works include new partition at ground floor front room at no. 21, new floor mounted FCU's, new internal risers at no. 20-21 and 22, new partitions and new doors at fourth floor levels