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Planning applications in WC2E

We hold 207 planning applications for the WC2E postcode area, 100 of them submitted in the past year. 81% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 51 days. The area is covered by Westminster.

207
applications held
100
in the past year
81%
approved
51 days
median decision

Councils covering WC2E

Westminster (207)

Recent applications in WC2E

Pending
21 Sept 202626/06444/ADV · Received: Mon 21 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NTWestminster

Display of an internally illuminated (backlit letters only) projecting sign measuring 0.60m x 0.77m on the Neal Street elevation. [Split decision].

Pending
21 Sept 202626/06444/ADV · Received: Mon 21 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NTWestminster

Display of an internally illuminated (backlit letters only) projecting sign measuring 0.60m x 0.77m on the Neal Street elevation. [Split decision].

Pending
11 Sept 202626/06230/LBC · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
10 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HEWestminster

Internal redecoration/refurbishment to the existing Caffe Nero including redecorating throughout, replacing the tiled floor in the customer area, raising the timber floor by 180mm on the left-hand side upon entry to bring interest to the area, for the existing large, boxed window cils on right-hand side upon entry; the one on the far right will be removed to give way for more seating, with the other being adapted to allow for leg space below, and two bespoke decorative chandeliers to be hung in the customer area which will be installed with structural engineer approval.

Pending
3 Sept 202626/06038/ADV
Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7ENWestminster

Display of internally illuminated hanging signs, each measuring 0.61m X 0.61m, at the commercial unit at the north end of the building facing Lancaster Place.

Pending
31 Aug 202626/05928/ADV
Ground Floor 13 - 14 Maiden Lane London WC2E 7NEWestminster

Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3m X 0.7m and non illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.1m X 0.5m

Pending
25 Aug 202626/05835/ADV
Basement And Ground Floor 33 - 35 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BNWestminster

Display of two non-illuminated fascia signs each measuring 1.46m x 0.40m; a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.89m x 0.24m; an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.60m x 0.60m; fixed branded awning over each window, and internally illuminated menu board.

Pending
17 Aug 202626/05573/ADV
1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HBWestminster

Display of two illuminated installations measuring approximately 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m.

Permitted
7 Aug 202626/05374/ADLBC
Hudson House 8 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PPWestminster

Details of sample panel, window repair schedule, and method statement pursuant to conditions 3, 4 and 7 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2026 (RN: 25/09264/LBC).

Pending
6 Aug 202626/05321/FULL
Flat 1B Siddons Court Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NTWestminster

Replacement of front and rear ground floor windows with timber double glazed sash/casement windows.

Pending
6 Aug 202626/05332/TCA
St Pauls Church Bedford Street London WC2E 9EDWestminster

Rear T1 Tree of Heaven x 1 (Ailanthus altissima) Following a recent limb failure and aerial inspection, the tree has been found to contain multiple cavities, deadwood, failed cable bracing, crossing limbs, and several included unions, together with declining historic pollard points. Due to its condition and its location within a busy public garden, we recommend carrying out a heavy crown reduction beyond the previous pollard points. This will reduce the load on the weakened structure and lower the risk of further branch failure while retaining the tree. Suggested work: Carry out a heavy crown reduction by reducing the scaffold framework approximately 4?6 metres below the existing pollard points to create a new pollard framework. This will remove the majority of the compromised upper crown, including defective unions, declining pollard heads, crossing limbs and deadwood, while significantly reducing end weight and wind loading on the remaining structure. The reduction will also provide the tree with the opportunity to establish a new cycle of vigorous regrowth from lower, more structurally suitable points, allowing the tree to be retained and managed safely through future cyclical pollarding.

Pending
3 Aug 202626/05207/ADFULL
9 - 10 Floral Street London WC2E 9HWWestminster

Details of new roof layout pursuant to partial re-discharge of condition 4 (Part C) of planning permission dated 18 February 2026 (RN: 25/07378/FULL)

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (Full PP)
31 Jul 202626/05193/ADFULL
14 Garrick Street London WC2E 9BJWestminster

Details of awnings, external lights and heaters pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission dated 01 June 2026 (RN: 26/01763/FULL)

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
31 Jul 202626/05194/ADLBC
14 Garrick Street London WC2E 9BJWestminster

Details of awnings, external lights and heaters pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 01 June 2026 (RN: 26/01765/LBC)

Pending
29 Jul 202626/05101/ADV
107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NTWestminster

Display of two internally illuminated signs measuring 0.55m x 1.21m; two internally illuminated hanging signs measuring 0.60m x 0.77m; and a digital screen measuring 1.645m x 1.02m.

Permitted
Small
Advertising
28 Jul 202626/05059/ADV
42 Maiden Lane London WC2E 7LJWestminster

Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign 0.6m x 0.27m.

Pending
27 Jul 202626/05019/NMA
9 - 10 Floral Street London WC2E 9HWWestminster

Amendments to planning permission dated 18 February 2026 (RN: 25/07378/FULL) for use of building as commercial, business and service uses (Class E); external alterations comprising new office entrance, shopfront and replacement windows; installation of replacement plant equipment, PV panels, mansafe system and roof lights; NAMELY amendments to the roof layout.

Pending
16 Jul 202626/04746/ADFULL
9 - 10 Floral Street London WC2E 9HWWestminster

Details of refuse and recycling storage pursuant to condition 11 of planning permission dated 18 February 2026 (RN: 25/07378/FULL)

Pending
10 Jul 202626/04649/FULL
Second Floor To Fourth Floor 33 Southampton Street London WC2E 7HEWestminster

Change of use of level 2, 3, and 4 from office (Class E) to three self-contained flats (Class C3) and elevated rear extension at levels 2 to 4 and installation of brick clad lift shaft to rear elevation.

Pending
10 Jul 202626/04605/FULL
22 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8NDWestminster

External and façade alterations comprising the introduction of a new entrance on the Bedford Street elevation in connection with new retail unit at ground and basement. Installation of louvres to part of the basement windows, together with the installation of roof lights, louvres and replacement plant equipment at fifth floor and roof level. Internal works.

Pending
10 Jul 202626/04606/LBC
22 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8NDWestminster

External and façade alterations comprising the introduction of a new entrance on the Bedford Street elevation in connection with new retail unit at ground and basement, refurbishment of the existing Henrietta Street entrance door, and installation of louvres to part of the basement windows, together with the installation of roof lights, louvres and replacement plant equipment at fifth floor and roof levels. Internal works.

Pending
10 Jul 202626/04614/TCH
35 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RFWestminster

Use of an area of public highway measuring 6.5m x 10.5m for the placing of 22 tables, 44 chairs, 2 stools, 18 planters, 2 parasols, two external bars, windscreens and associated works in connection with Sushi Samba

Refused
3 Jul 202626/04430/ADV
12 Dryden Street London WC2E 9NAWestminster

Display of a non-illuminated A-board measuring 1.56m x 0.65m and a non-illuminated decorative trolley measuring 0.95m x 0.56m.

Pending
2 Jul 202626/04382/LBC
The Nag's Head Public House 10 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BTWestminster

Removal of water tank and installation of 1no. plant unit with acoustic enclosure and routing to external plant area. (Linked with 26/04381/FULL)

Pending
2 Jul 202626/04374/TELCOM
Covent Garden Exchange 30 - 34 Bow Street London WC2E 7ATWestminster

Three replacement antennas up to 30.3m high affixed to the telephone exchange; replacement of one 26.5m stub tower on roof of telephone exchange building, which will host three new antennas at a maximum height of 25.9m; and additional and removal of ancillary equipment at a high level.

Pending
2 Jul 202626/04381/FULL
The Nag's Head Public House 10 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BTWestminster

Removal of water tank and installation of 1no. plant unit with acoustic enclosure and routing to external plant area. (Linked with 26/04382/LBC)

Permitted
1 Jul 202626/04364/ADFULL
37 Floral Street London WC2E 9DJWestminster

Details of acoustic enclosure pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 12 March 2026 (RN: 25/08669/FULL)

Pending
30 Jun 202626/04306/LBC
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HEWestminster

Replacement shopfront and associated works on Bedford Court elevation including installation of fenestration, wall lights either side of door, fixed canopy and listed building consent for signage. Removal of three existing wall lights. (Linked with 26/04305/FULL)

Pending
30 Jun 202626/04305/FULL
16A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HEWestminster

Replacement shopfront and associated works on Bedford Court elevation including installation of fenestration, wall lights either side of door, fixed canopy and listed building consent for signage. Removal of three existing wall lights. (Linked with 26/04306/LBC)

Pending
29 Jun 202626/04269/LBC
39 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BBWestminster

Replacement of GF visitor amenities (inc cupboards and back of house seating) with more wcs, relocated cupboards, quiet room and sensory room, reorientation of lift on GF; renewal of mezzanine staff wcs; and 1f narrow cupboards, ventilation penetrations and insulation to the consented 1f Wellington Gallery (ref 26/00172/LBC dated 02.03.26) in the Wellington Wing of the museum.

Pending
26 Jun 202626/04250/ADV
Floral Street LondonWestminster

Display of an externally illuminated other sign measuring 8m X 01.m for a temporary period from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Pending
26 Jun 202626/04244/FULL
5 Dryden Street London WC2E 9NAWestminster

Replacement shopfront.

Pending
26 Jun 202626/04258/ADV
Basement And Ground Floor 7 King Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8HNWestminster

Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign 0.18m x 0.71m; and an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.36m x 0.8m.

Permitted
26 Jun 202626/04257/FULL
Basement And Ground Floor 7 King Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8HNWestminster

Minor shopfront refurbishment.

Permitted
Small
Advertising
25 Jun 202626/04206/ADV
The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RAWestminster

Display of 25 hanging paper sculptures within the Market Building for a temporary period of three months to celebrate the Royal Ballet School's centenary from 22 June 2026 - 30 September 2026.

Refused
23 Jun 202626/04130/ADLBC
Basement And Ground Floor 14 Garrick Street London WC2E 9BJWestminster

Details of the awnings, external lights and external heaters, including their precise siting, design, dimensions, finish, method of fixing and any associated cabling or wiring; pursuant to condition 3 of Listed building consent dated 5th June 2026 (RN 26/01765/LBC)

Pending
23 Jun 202626/04129/ADFULL
Basement And Ground Floor 14 Garrick Street London WC2E 9BJWestminster

Details of the awnings, external lights and external heaters, including their precise siting, design, dimensions, finish, method of fixing and any associated cabling or wiring; pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 5th June 2026 (RN 26/01763/FULL).

Permitted
22 Jun 202626/04095/LBC
The Nag's Head Public House 10 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BTWestminster

Installation of a telecommunications cable.

Permitted
Small
Advertising
18 Jun 202626/04030/ADV
18 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PPWestminster

Display of two externally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.40m x 1.48m; externally (integrated LED downlight) illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.65m x 0.79m.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (Full PP)
17 Jun 202626/03989/ADFULL
5 Dryden Street London WC2E 9NAWestminster

Details of fume and smell mitigation pursuant to condition 9 of planning permission granted at appeal dated 20 August 2024 (RN: 24/00026/TPREF).

Pending
Small
Full
17 Jun 202626/03980/FULL
63 Long Acre London WC2E 9JEWestminster

Installation of five retractable awnings and associated alterations to and refurbishment of the existing shopfront.

Pending
16 Jun 202626/03943/ADFULL
Jubilee Hall Jubilee Market The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8BDWestminster

Details of different colours / tones of stone on the ramp and upstands, to aid visibility, distinction and steel framed glazed doors pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission dated 12th November 2024 (RN:24/03459).

Pending
15 Jun 202626/03913/ADV
23 - 24 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8NDWestminster

Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m; an externally illuminated painted letters wall sign measuring 1.4m x 0.4m; and two internally illuminated menu boxes measuring 0.51m x 0.4m.

Pending
15 Jun 202626/03912/FULL
23 - 24 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8NDWestminster

Replacement of two air conditioning units and alterations to shopfront. [Linked to 26/03914/LBC

Pending
15 Jun 202626/03914/LBC
23 - 24 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8NDWestminster

Replacement of two air conditioning units and alterations to shopfront. (Linked to 26/03912/FULL

Pending
12 Jun 202626/03846/FULL
33 - 35 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BNWestminster

Installation of plant equipment and pipework to the rear elevation of 33-35 Wellington Street, and associated works.

Refused
Small
12 Jun 202626/03905/CLLB
1 Maiden Lane London WC2E 7NBWestminster

Repair of localised areas of damaged Victorian brickwork within the below-ground coal store and installation of a Newton cavity drain waterproofing (tanking) system to the internal faces of the walls and floor to prevent ongoing groundwater ingress.

Withdrawn
12 Jun 202626/03874/FULL
West Piazza The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RAWestminster

Use of part of the Piazza area outside/between Units 21 and 22 The Market Building for the placing of 18 tables, 36 chairs and a counter in an area measuring 3m x 11m and in connection with 3 Henrietta Street for a temporary period of six months.

Pending
Small
Applic. for tables and chairs
12 Jun 202626/03874/TCH
West Piazza The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RAWestminster

Use of part of the Piazza area outside Units 21 and 22 The Market building measuring 3.2m X 11m for the placing of 18 tables and 36 chairs, a servicing counter and associated works for a temporary period of six months. (Area Between Units 21 And 22 Market Building)

Permitted
11 Jun 202626/03829/NMA
37 Floral Street London WC2E 9DJWestminster

Amendments to planning permission 12 March 2026 (RN: 25/08669/FULL) for the Installation of replacement plant equipment and associated works, including an acoustic enclosure at roof level. Namely, to amend the plant roof specification.

Refused
Small
Full
10 Jun 202626/03803/FULL
Unit 2 The Acre 90 Long Acre London WC2E 9RAWestminster

Installation of a multifunctional communication Hub including defibrillator located o/s The Acre.