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Planning applications in WC1V

We hold 242 planning applications for the WC1V postcode area, 23 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 61 days. The area is covered by Camden, City of London.

242
applications held
23
in the past year
91%
approved
61 days
median decision

Councils covering WC1V

Camden (239)City of London (3)

Recent applications in WC1V

Pending
Advertisement Consent
23 Sept 20262026/4138/A
Pavement o/s 111 High Holborn London WC1V 6JJCamden

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

Pending
Full Planning Permission
23 Sept 20262026/4044/P
Pavement o/s 111 High Holborn London WC1V 6JJCamden

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

Pending
31 Jul 202626/01100/LBC
Staple Inn Buildings North And South & The Hall, Staple Inn, 335 & 336 High Holborn London WC1V 7PZCity of London

Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, in relation to listed building consent 24/01247/LBC, to vary Condition 5 (Approved Plans) which relate to minor works to attached railings and gate piers at Staple Inn Buildings and The Hall, Staple Inn (335 & 336 High Holborn) associated with the development at 326-332 High Holborn & 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House) and 44 Southampton Buildings (Reference Number: 24/01262/FULMAJ).

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
21 Jul 20262026/3045/A
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EACamden

Installation of vertical illuminated building signage, main entrance canopy signage and retail flag signage.

Pending
13 Jul 202626/00892/FULL
313 High Holborn London WC1V 7BNCity of London

Alterations to the existing street frontages, including refurbishment of the shopfront; replacement of existing glazing along the frontages with a mix of laminated glass, metal louvres and aluminium composite panels in dark blue ; installation of an ATM to the Chancery Lane Street elevation; installation of a non-illuminated projecting sign and a fascia to the Chancery Lane Street elevation; installation of one fascia signage to the High Holborn Street elevation; installation of automatic entrance doors; and other associated works.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
29 Jun 20262026/2684/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EACamden

Installation of door and louvre at 6th floor level on East elevation

Pending
Full Planning Permission
24 Jun 20262026/2498/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6EACamden

Insertion of a new double door on the eastern elevation of the building and hard landscaping, planters and seating within the landscaped Hand Court area of the building

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
17 Jun 20262026/2457/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6EACamden

Works to the ground floor entrance area of the building to include a new office entrance and doors, replacement curtain wall glazing, improvements to the entrance soffit and lighting and external works including new signage associated within the proposed development???

Pending
Small
Variation or Removal of Condition(s)
16 Jun 20262026/2491/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EACamden

Variation of condition 4 (hours of use) of planning permission 2019/0164/P dated 04/03/2019 (as amended by ref. 2019/1413/P dated 01/05/2019 and 2025/1743/P dated 22/05/2025) for ' Installation of 3x doors and balustrade at 6th floor level to create new terrace.' namely to allow it to be used until 9pm.

Pending
Non Material Amendments
14 May 20262026/1883/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EACamden

Amendment to Condition 4 (hours of use) to allow it to be used until 9pm to planning permission granted under reference 2019/0164/P dated 04/03/2019 (as amended by ref. 2019/1413/P dated 01/05/2019 and 2025/1743/P dated 22/05/2025) for ' Installation of 3x doors and balustrade at 6th floor level to create new terrace.'

Pending
Non Material Amendments
14 May 20262026/1882/P
Mid City Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6EACamden

Amendments to include installation of additional door and louvre to planning permission granted under reference 2019/0164/P dated 04/03/2019 (as amended by ref. 2019/1413/P dated 01/05/2019 and 2025/1743/P dated 22/05/2025) for ' Installation of 3x doors and balustrade at 6th floor level to create new terrace.'

Permitted
Advertisement Consent
14 May 20262026/1917/A
Bracton House 35 High Holborn London WC1V 6AECamden

Installation of 1no. illuminated halo sign to front entrance.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Apr 20262026/1235/L
114 High Holborn London WC1V 6JQCamden

External alterations involving the installation of signage; and internal alterations in relation to internal fit out of basement and ground floors of commercial unit, including new flooring, lighting and redecoration.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
2 Apr 20262026/1234/A
114 High Holborn London WC1V 6JQCamden

Display of replacement signage, including 1 x externally illuminated (cowl-lit) fascia lettering, 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) projecting sign and sets of fabric to existing awnings.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
26 Mar 20262026/1161/P
110 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6JSCamden

Extension of amenity roof terrace at sixth floor; relocation of plant; installation of acoustic enclosure, air source heat pumps; and associated works

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendments
24 Mar 20262026/1129/P
First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NPCamden

Non-material amendment (increased height of chiller units, addition of ducting, access steps, walkways and pipework) to planning permission 2024/1825/P 'Replacement of three roof chillers with three new chiller units'.

Permitted
Small
Variation or Removal of Condition(s)
9 Mar 20262026/0876/P
First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6NPCamden

Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings), and removal of condition 4 (external noise level) to planning permission 2024/1825/P 'Replacement of three roof chillers with three new chiller units'.

Permitted
Small
Advertisement Consent
22 Jan 20262026/0246/A
110 High Holborn London WC1V 6EUCamden

Display of static digital display unit measuring 2.5m high x 18m in length integrated into the facade at fascia level on the southern elevation of 110 High Holborn above Proctor Street.

Permitted
Small
Advertisement Consent
22 Dec 20252025/5796/A
226 High Holborn London WC1V 7DZCamden

Display of 3 x internally illuminated (letters only) fascia signs.

Pending
Medium
Full Planning Permission
18 Nov 20252025/1582/P
Ground Floor and basement, Weston House, 242-246 High Holborn London WC1V 7EXCamden

Change of use of ground and basement floor from gym (Class E) to competitive leisure and socialising venue including pool, pub/ bar games and pop up entertainment with ancillary use as a bar/ restaurant (Sui Generis)

Permitted
Medium
GPDO Prior Approval Determination
30 Oct 20252025/4906/P
Telecommunications Site at New Penderel House 283 High Holborn London WC1V 7HPCamden

Upgrade of existing telecommunications base station. Removal and replacement of 4no antennas (overall height 35.9m AGL) and other associated ancillary works thereto.

Refused
Small
Advertisement Consent
27 Oct 20252025/4801/A
Holborn House 113 High Holborn London WC1V 6JQCamden

Retrospective application for one digital fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign.

Refused
Small
Advertisement Consent
1 Oct 20252025/4343/A
Pavement o/s 81 High Holborn High Holborn London WC1V 6LSCamden

The proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
12 Sept 20252025/3879/P
118-120 High Holborn London WC1V 6RDCamden

Change of use of basement, ground floor and mezzanine to hotel use in association with adjoining hotel, relocation of existing clock to high level, and creation of openings at basement and ground floor to link new accommodation with existing hotel at 2-6 Southampton Row.

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Sept 20252025/3924/L
118-120 High Holborn London WC1V 6RDCamden

Internal alterations (formation of openings at basement and ground floor to link to neighbouring 2-6 Southampton Row) in association with the change the use of the lower levels of 118-120 High Holborn to hotel use associated with the existing hotel at 2-6 Southampton Row.

Permitted
Small
Advertisement Consent
25 Jul 20252025/3246/A
75 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6LSCamden

Installation of 1x LED backlit fascia sign, 1 x. non illuminated wall-hung projecting sign and 2 x. awnings.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
14 Feb 20252024/5685/P
127-128 High Holborn London WC1V 6PQCamden

Installation of 2 air condenser units on roof

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
19 Jun 20242024/2525/P
110 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6JSCamden

Change of use of ground floor, first floor and second floor from offices (Class E) to a flexible use as either offices (Class E) and/or education (Class F1) and/or medical or health services (Class E).

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendments
13 Jun 20242024/2423/P
Templar House, 81-87 High Holborn London WC1V 6NUCamden

Amendments including reinstatement of 3 windows in the ground floor western side elevation of the link block to planning permission (ref 2020/1351/P) dated 30/04/2021 (as amended by non-material amendment (ref 2021/3887/P) dated 30/09/2021 and non-material amendment (ref 2022/4206/P) dated 11/07/2023) for replacement of all single glazed windows with double glazed windows on all facades, reinstatement of two high level 7th and 8th floor windows to the High Holborn facade, installation of 2 glazed canopies at ground floor level to enclose the existing voids following conversion of underground basement car park and removal of car park ramp to create additional employment floor space, installation of kitchen extract duct on the rear of part of the building fronting High Holborn, installation of ground floor windows and fire escape doors on the west flank elevation, bricking up of windows on the eastern and western side elevations of the link building, and erection of single storey side extensions at ground floor level, all in association with the existing office use.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
24 May 20242024/2096/P
252 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 7ENCamden

External and internal alterations to install fire escape door within existing louvres to Whetstone Park elevation and internal rearrangements to loading bay and storage area of hotel

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 May 20242024/2139/L
252 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 7ENCamden

External and internal alterations to install fire escape door within existing louvres to Whetstone Park elevation and internal rearrangements to loading bay and storage area of hotel

Pending
Small
Pavement Licence
21 May 20242024/2034/PVL
Pizza Express 99 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LFCamden

2 Tables and 4 Chairs Monday to Saturday 08:00-23:00 Sunday 08;00 - 22:00 New application

Pending
Small
Pavement Licence
15 May 20242024/2006/PVL
Leon High Holborn Alliance House, 29 30 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6AZCamden

2 tables 4 chairs

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
9 May 20242024/1825/P
42-49 First Avenue House High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6NPCamden

Replacement of three roof chillers with three new chiller units.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
5 Feb 20242024/0457/L
127-128 High Holborn London WC1V 6PQCamden

Installation of exteranly illuiminated signs to front elevation; 1 fascias sign; 3 x White vinyl signage on external face of glazing; 3 x Retractable branded awnings; 1 no. Brass Plaque Sign; and 1 no. Illuminated menu board. Internal Signage Proposals 4 x internally illuiminated signs

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
5 Feb 20242024/0456/A
127-128 High Holborn London WC1V 6PQCamden

Installation of exteranly illuiminated signs to front elevation; 1 fascias sign; 3 x White vinyl signage on external face of glazing; 3 x Retractable branded awnings; 1 no. Brass Plaque Sign; and 1 no. Illuminated menu board; Internal Signage Proposals 4 x internally illuiminated signs.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
11 Dec 202323/01361/FULL
323 - 324 High Holborn London WC1V 7PUCity of London

Installation of new and replacement external plant at first floor level for M&S store, 324-325 High Holborn.

Pending
Large
Full Planning Permission
30 Nov 20232023/5103/P
Chancery Station House 31-33 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6AXCamden

Change of use of existing deep level tunnels (Sui Generis) to visitor and cultural attraction (F1), including bar (Sui Generis); demolition and reconstruction of existing building at 38-39 Furnival Street; redevelopment of 40-41 Furnival Street, for the principle visitor attraction pedestrian entrance at ground floor, with retail at first and second floor levels and ancillary offices at third and fourth levels and excavation of additional basement levels; creation of new, pedestrian entrance at 31-33 High Holborn, to provide secondary visitor attraction entrance (including principle bar entrance); provision of ancillary cycle parking, substation, servicing and plant, and other associated works.

Permitted
Small
Pavement Licence
4 Oct 20232023/4248/PVL
Caffe Nero Unit 1a 100-110 High Holborn London WC1V 6QLCamden

4 Tables, 8 Chairs and 2 Barriers Monday to Saturday 08:00-21:00 Sunday 08:00-19:00

Refused
Small
Pavement Licence
23 Sept 20232023/4008/PVL
Franco Manca 114 High Holborn London WC1V 6JJCamden

6 Tables, 12 Chairs, 5 Barriers, 2 Heaters and 2 Planters Monday to Saturday 10:00-23;00 Sunday 10:00-22:00

Permitted
Small
Pavement Licence
13 Sept 20232023/3823/PVL
Coco Di Mama 124 High Holborn London WC1V 6ANCamden

4 Tables, 4 Chairs, 2 Benches and 2 Planters Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00

Permitted
Small
Pavement Licence
29 Aug 20232023/3570/PVL
McDonalds Restaurant 112 High Holborn London WC1V 6JSCamden

8 Tables and 16 Chairs Monday to Saturday 08:00-23:00 Sunday 08:00-22:00 Renewal Application

Permitted
Small
Non-Material Amendments
22 Aug 20232023/3451/P
10 Little Turnstile London Camden WC1V 7DXCamden

Non material amendment to planning permission 2023/0798/P granted 03/08/2023 for Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3), by combining the first, second and third floor to create a two bedroom maisonette. changes namely include to alter wording of condition to match description of development

Permitted
Small
Pavement Licence
17 Aug 20232023/3398/PVL
Penderel's Oak New Penderel House 283-288 High Holborn London WC1V 7HPCamden

6 Tables, 12 Chairs and 4 Planters Monday-Saturday 08:00-23:00 Sunday 08:00-22:00 New Application (from 01/10/2023)

Conditions
Small
Full Planning Permission
7 Jul 20232023/1108/P
Alliance House 29-30 High Holborn London WC1V 6AZCamden

Erection of 5 storey rear extension at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th floor levels to create 5 self-contained flats (4x studio flats and 1x 2-bed flat); 5x air source heat pumps on roof

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Permission
23 Jun 20232023/2614/P
Templar House 81-87 High Holborn London WC1V 6NUCamden

Change of use from sui generis use (retail and cafe/restaurant) to sui generis use (cafe and bar)

Permitted
Small
Tables and Chairs
24 May 20232023/2129/TC
Pizza Express 99 High Holborn London WC1V 6LFCamden

2 Tables and 4 Chairs Monday-Friday 08:00-23:00 Sunday 08:00-22:30 Renewal Application

Permitted
Small
Advertisement Consent
25 Apr 20232023/2280/A
127-128 High Holborn London WC1V 6PQCamden

Display of 3 x fascia level signs featuring lettering on existing granite fascia, and lettering behind glazing, at 3 x window bays at the High Holborn frontage; display of 2 x brass plate wall mounted signs at the Southampton Place frontage

Pending
Small
Tables and Chairs
27 Jun 20222022/2732/TC
Cafe Botanical 136 High Holborn Hogarth House London WC1V 6PXCamden

6 Tables and 6 Chairs Monday-Sunday 08:00-21:00 New Application

Pending
Small
Tables and Chairs
18 May 20222022/2154/TC
Pret A Manger 240 High Holborn London WC1V 7DNCamden

12 Tables, 24 Chairs and 6 Barriers Tuesday to Friday 06:30 - 18:30 Renewal application