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Planning applications in WC2H

We hold 236 planning applications for the WC2H postcode area, 134 of them submitted in the past year. 79% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 58 days. The area is covered by Westminster, Camden.

236
applications held
134
in the past year
79%
approved
58 days
median decision

Councils covering WC2H

Westminster (141)Camden (95)

Recent applications in WC2H

Pending
Listed Building Consent
22 Sept 20262026/4115/L
55 Monmouth Street London Camden WC2H 9DGCamden

Installation of an external air conditioning condenser unit in rear lightwell with associated acoustic lining to lightwell walls

Pending
Full Planning Permission
22 Sept 20262026/4067/P
55 Monmouth Street London Camden WC2H 9DGCamden

Installation of an external air conditioning condenser unit in rear lightwell with associated acoustic lining to lightwell walls

Pending
Request for Observations to Adjoining Borough
8 Sept 20262026/3829/P
14 St Giles Square London WC2H 8APCamden

Oxford Street Development Corporation planning ref. PA/2026/0043 for: Non-material amendment made under S96a to planning permission ref. 2020/1669/P, granted by the London Borough of Camden on 15th November 2021 to amend the wording of Condition 25 (Urban Gallery lighting) to revise the methodology for demonstrating compliance with the approved lighting controls.

Pending
24 Aug 202626/05774/ADV
24 Cranbourn Street London WC2H 7ABWestminster

Display of five internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.30m x 2.25m, 0.30m x 2.25m, 0.46m x 1.58m, 0.45m x 1.47m, and 0.46m x 4.10m; two internally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 0.75m x 1.16m; a non illuminated wall mounted sign measuring 1.15m x 1.60m; and four non illuminated awnings.

Pending
Listed Building Consent (Demolition)
20 Aug 20262026/3492/L
57-59 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9DGCamden

Internal remodelling including demolition of partition walls and installation of kitchen, fixtures and fittings, alterations to signage and shopfront facade, installation of extraction flue at rear, and associated works in relation to continued use as a commercial unit (Class E).

Pending
Full Planning Permission
20 Aug 20262026/3411/P
57-59 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9DGCamden

Alterations to signage and shopfront facade, installation of extraction flue at rear, and associated works in relation to continued use as a commercial unit (Class E).

Pending
Full Planning Permission
18 Aug 20262026/3129/P
5 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LPCamden

Alterations to height of three window cills on the front elevation at first floor level.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
18 Aug 20262026/3016/L
5 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LPCamden

Alterations to height of three window cills on the front elevation at first floor level.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/05645/ADV
Bear Street London WC2H 7ASWestminster

Display of externally illuminated star nets each measuring 10.3m x 0.75m hung from cross street catenary wires for temporary period from 29 October 2026 until 21 January 2027.

Pending
18 Aug 202626/05644/ADV
2 - 3 Cranbourn Street London WC2H 7AGWestminster

Display of four externally illuminated star nets each measuring 10.3m x 0.75m hung from cross-street catenary wires for a temporary period from 29 October 2026 to 21 January 2027.

Pending
17 Aug 202626/05584/FULL
Leicester Square London WC2H 7LEWestminster

Temporary use of Leicester Square Gardens for the annual Skate Leicester Square event for three consecutive winter seasons commencing in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The proposed development comprises the annual installation of temporary structures and facilities, including an outdoor ice rink, boot room marquee, box office, Christmas market stalls, bars, food units, storage containers, ancillary offices, temporary hoarding and signage, together with associated operational infrastructure and works. The temporary structures and facilities will be installed, operated and subsequently removed during each winter season, with the Gardens reinstated following the completion of each annual event. The permission sought relates to the following three event periods: ? Winter 2026/27 ? Winter 2027/28 ? Winter 2028/29 For each year, installation will take place during October, the event will operate principally between November and early January, and deinstallation and reinstatement will be completed during January. Full annual installation, operational and deinstallation dates will be provided within the supporting documentation.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
17 Aug 20262026/3463/L
7 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LZCamden

Refurbishment to ground floor street facade of the host building.

Pending
Advertisement Consent
17 Aug 20262026/3468/A
7 Denmark Street London WC2H 8LZCamden

Display of illuminated hand-painted projecting sign and alteration to existing awning.

Pending
Advertisement Consent
14 Aug 20262026/3412/A
57-59 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9DGCamden

Display of non-illuminated replacement fascia signage, replacement hanging sign, and vinyl stickers to inside face of glazing on front elevation.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
13 Aug 20262026/3471/L
80 Neal Street London WC2H 9PACamden

Installation of a Seven Dials Trust People's Plaque commemorating GURBACHAN SINGH MAAN (1790-1835) on facade of 80 Neal Street at first floor level.

Permitted
Approval of Details (Listed Building)
13 Aug 20262026/3442/L
The Shaftesbury Theatre 210 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8DPCamden

Discharge of Condition 4g of listed building consent ref 2017/7073/L dated 29/10/2018 'Refurbishment of GII listed theatre involving various internal and external alterations including internal demolition, basement extensions, creation of new entrance fronting Princes Circus, partial layout changes at all floors, replacement auditorium seating, installation of accessible lift, replacement facade lighting as well as internal, roof and facade repairs.'

Refused
6 Aug 202626/05329/ADV
19 - 20 Irving Street London WC2H 7AUWestminster

Display of non-illuminated projected sign measuring 0.70m x 0.70m, and halo illuminated door sign measuring 0.20m x 1.80m.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
5 Aug 20262026/2901/L
33 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LSCamden

Installation of non-illuminated signage to shopfront.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
4 Aug 20262026/2924/P
Basement And Ground Floor 18 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LNCamden

Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of one air conditioning condenser unit and one MVHR unit to rear flat roof, installation of a new air grilles to front elevation, and refurbishment of existing awning.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
30 Jul 20262026/3257/A
52 Neal Street London WC2H 9PACamden

Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign, 1 x non-illuminated replacement projecting sign, and printed advertisement on awnings.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
30 Jul 20262026/3229/P
52 Neal Street London WC2H 9PACamden

Alterations to the shopfront and installation of awnings.

Permitted
Approval of Details
29 Jul 20262026/3098/P
Restaurant And Premises At Basement And Ground Floor 190 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8JLCamden

Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Shopfront Details) of planning permission ref. 2025/5741/P (dated 08/06/2026) for: Installation of new timber shopfront.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
29 Jul 20262026/3162/L
48 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9EPCamden

Repainting works to shopfront and projecting sign bracket and display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 x non-illuminated replacement projecting sign.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
29 Jul 20262026/3161/A
48 Monmouth Street London WC2H 9EPCamden

Display of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 x non-illuminated replacement projecting sign.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
28 Jul 20262026/3172/A
19 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LLCamden

Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign and non-illuminated hanging sign to shopfront.

Pending
27 Jul 202626/05003/ADFULL
Charles House 7 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BPWestminster

Details of sound insulation measures to demonstrate that the hostel will comply with the Council's noise criteria pursuant to Condition 7 of planning permission dated 4 September 2025 (RN: 24/08572/FULL).

Pending
21 Jul 202626/04867/ADV
6 - 8 Irving Street London WC2H 7ATWestminster

Display of internally illumianted fascia sign measuring 0.10m x 1.78 (retrospective). (Linked with 26/04866/FULL)

Pending
21 Jul 202626/04866/FULL
6 - 8 Irving Street London WC2H 7ATWestminster

Alterations to part of shopfront, installation of external heaters, lighting and wind screens (retrospective). (Linked with 26/04867/ADV)

Pending
Small
Full
17 Jul 202626/04795/FULL
Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HFWestminster

Partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04796/LBC)

Pending
Small
Heritage
17 Jul 202626/04796/LBC
Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HFWestminster

Refurbishment and extension comprising partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04795/FULL)

Pending
16 Jul 202626/04747/ADV
28 - 32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JEWestminster

Display of three handpainted signs measuring 4.2m x 4.02m, 1.09m x 2.36m, and 4.2m x 3.93m; and a non-illuminated vinyl sign measuring 1.57m x 2.86m.

Permitted
9 Jul 202626/04586/ADV
1 Mercer Walk London WC2H 9FAWestminster

Display of one non illuminated plague sign measuring 0.5m x 0.6m.

Permitted
9 Jul 202626/04681/EEN
5 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BXWestminster

Addition of one spotlight to light new artwork at gallery level to mirror existing fitting on opposite side. Two spotlights on columns near organ, two spotlights rear of gallery level column.

Pending
8 Jul 202626/04568/ADV
17 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LEWestminster

Display of LED screen measuring 41.67m x 14.27m to the facade of the proposed LSX Building. (Linked to 26/04567/FULL)

Pending
8 Jul 202626/04567/FULL
17 Leicester Square London WC2H 7LEWestminster

Demolition of existing buildings, partial retention of basement structures and excavation works including basement link (between Bear Street and Cranbourn Street) to facilitate the erection of new visitor attraction-led mixed-use buildings comprising visitor attraction floorspace, restaurant use and office use, together with external roof terraces, building-integrated digital display, plant and servicing equipment, cycle parking, waste storage and associated external works. (Site consists of the following eight properties: 11 Bear Street, 18 Bear Street, 19 Bear Street, 17-18 Leicester Square, 19 Leicester Square, 20-21 Leicester Square, 5-7 Bear Street and 44-46 Cranbourn Street.)

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
7 Jul 20262026/2747/A
16A Neal's Yard London WC2H 9DPCamden

Display of lettering/logo on replacement retractable canvas awning and valance.

Pending
Listed Building Consent
6 Jul 20262026/2719/L
Centre Point House 15A St Giles High Street London WC2H 8APCamden

Replacement of roof covering.

Permitted
29 Jun 202626/04287/ADV
Leicester Square London WC2H 7LEWestminster

Display of two sculptures in Leicester Square Gardens measuring 2m x 1.5m x 1.5m for a temporary period between 28 July until 30 August. 2026.

Pending
25 Jun 202626/04214/ADV
1 Irving Street London WC2H 7ATWestminster

Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.84m x 6.32m; and a non-illuminated flag on flagpole measuring 1.2m x 3.1m. [Linked to 26/04213/FULL]

Pending
25 Jun 202626/04213/FULL
1 Irving Street London WC2H 7ATWestminster

Installation of new shopfront entrance doors to Unit 5; replacement awning and artificial planting at fascia level. [Linked to 26/04214/ADV]

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendments
25 Jun 20262026/2662/P
125 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8ADCamden

Non-Material Amendment to planning reference 2024/5408/P dated 31/07/25 for remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E commercial and retail space, amenity terraces, a new public route, relocated entrances, cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant along with associated highway, landscaping and public realm improvements and other associated works. NAMELY: Minor amendments as detailed on pages 2 & 3 of DAS Addendum.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission
24 Jun 20262026/2610/P
16 Endell Street London WC2H 9BDCamden

Replacement windows to upper floor levels.

Pending
Small
Full
23 Jun 202626/04155/FULL
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NGWestminster

Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations. (Linked to 26/04156/LBC)

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
23 Jun 20262026/2580/A
Basement and Ground Floor 18 Earlham Street London WC2H 9LGCamden

Display of 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) fascia sign and 1 x externally illuminated (trough-lit) hanging sign.

Pending
Small
Heritage
23 Jun 202626/04156/LBC
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NGWestminster

Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations; and internal works including a new lift, replacement staircase and changes to the layout at all floors. (Linked to 26/04155/FULL)

Pending
19 Jun 202626/04070/NMA
Development Site At 5 - 9 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JAWestminster

Amendments to planning permission dated 13th March 2026 (RN:24/02467/FULL) for Redevelopment of buildings at 5 - 9 Great Newport Street comprising demolition behind retained facades excluding the listed building, excavation of small area of basement, rear development up to ground plus six storeys and associated alterations, including the installation of new screened plant, all in conjunction with the mixed-use of the buildings as a pod hostel, theatre, and offices. Namely, the revision of the shape and extent of the sprinkler tank and pump room at lower basement level to accommodate a smaller sized tank, reconfiguration of the internal layout at basement and ground floor levels, including a new staircase access to lower basement level, relocation of the waste and cycle store locations, and two lifts changed to terminate at ground level, the design of back-of-house entrance door amended to increase the width of the door, omission of frosted secondary glazing at first through fourth floors, and associated removal of part (v) of condition 26, height of the chimney and party wall at Nos. 9 and 10 Great Newport Street increased to improve the appearance of the fa�ade and roofscape and design of the secondary door at No. 5 Great Newport Street changed to feature new timber panelled double doors opening in the existing outward swing direction.

Permitted
Small
Advertising
18 Jun 202626/04032/ADV
2 - 4 Neal Street London WC2H 9LYWestminster

Display of internally illuminated wall mounted sign at ground floor level measuring 0.53 m x 1.25 m.

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)
17 Jun 20262026/1348/P
60 Neal Street London WC2H 9PACamden

Use of the first, second and third floors as flexible professional workspace (Class E) with ancillary overnight accommodation

Pending
17 Jun 202626/03986/LBC
5 Great Newport Street London WC2H 7JBWestminster

Minor internal works, namely revision of secondary entrance door design, reconstruction of half-landing WCs, improvements to vertical distribution of pipework, relocation of comms cupboard, and structural remedial works.

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
16 Jun 20262026/2396/A
154-156 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8JTCamden

Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign (lettering only) and LED trough lights to illuminate the fascia sign.