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Planning applications in WC2N

We hold 186 planning applications for the WC2N postcode area, 88 of them submitted in the past year. 89% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Westminster.

186
applications held
88
in the past year
89%
approved
56 days
median decision

Towns and villages in WC2N

Councils covering WC2N

Westminster (186)

Recent applications in WC2N

Pending
22 Sept 202626/06223/ADV · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJWestminster

Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 7.8m X 1.6m and two internally illuminated other signs 0.85m x 1.5m to St Martins Lane entrance and glazed openings for digital signage

Pending
21 Sept 202626/06209/ADV · Received: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 21 Sep 2026
17 Embankment Place London WC2N 6NNWestminster

Display of internally illuminated new POS digital display measuring 0.64m x 1.18m, internally illuminated projecting sign 0.6m x 0.6m,internally illumunated fascia sign 2.8m X 0.35m and 4.34m X 0.5m,

Pending
11 Sept 202626/06222/FULL · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJWestminster

Entrance alterations, illuminated fascia sign to St Martins Lane entrance and glazed openings for digital signage

Pending
8 Sept 202626/06130/ADV
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Display of no illuminated hoarding measuring 12.5m X 3.6m, 6.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m, 12.6m X 3.6m and 7.8m X 3.6m along Jubilee Walk and part of the northern terrace.

Pending
28 Aug 202626/05912/ADV · Received: Fri 28 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AUWestminster

Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m. (Linked with 26/05916/LBC).

Pending
28 Aug 202626/05916/LBC
Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AUWestminster

Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m. (Linked with 26/05912/ADV).

Pending
28 Aug 202626/05912/ADV
Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AUWestminster

Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m. (Linked with 26/05916/LBC).

Pending
25 Aug 202626/05811/ADV
Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DUWestminster

Display of 'Elf on the Shelf' sculptures to form a cross-BID Christmas trail for temporary period from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December 2026.

Pending
24 Aug 202626/05781/LBC
7 New Row London WC2N 4LHWestminster

Installation of four AC condensers units fitted to flat roof/balcony on 2nd floor level. (Linked to 26/05601/FULL)

Pending
17 Aug 202626/05601/FULL
7 New Row London WC2N 4LHWestminster

Installation of four AC condensers units fitted to flat roof/balcony on 2nd floor level. (Linked to 26/05781/LBC)

Permitted
6 Aug 202626/05344/ADLBC
60 - 62 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4JSWestminster

Detailed drawings (including elevations and sections at scale of 1:10) of all new windows; pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 19th April 2024 (23/07663/LBC)

Pending
5 Aug 202626/05295/FULL
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JPWestminster

Replacement of existing basement vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the basement wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05296/LBC)

Pending
5 Aug 202626/05296/LBC
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JPWestminster

Replacement of existing basement vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the basement wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05295/FULL)

Pending
3 Aug 202626/05242/LBC
Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HSWestminster

External alterations to Villiers Street facade comprising replacement of partially louvered windows with fully louvered windows.

Pending
29 Jul 202626/05097/FULL
1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RHWestminster

Alterations to the existing building to provide a new extension to Villers Street; partial facade replacement and new external terraces; roof level extensions; refurbishment and associated alterations; public realm and highway works; and associated works.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
28 Jul 202626/05057/ADLBC
Villiers Street LondonWestminster

Details of schedule of condition mapping and photography; condition Mapping by Elevation - South Front / North Rear / East and West pursuant to conditions 2,3 of listed building consent dated 2nd July 2026 (RN 26/02977/LBC)

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (Full PP)
24 Jul 202626/04991/ADFULL
Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HEWestminster

Details of the works to create the residential accommodation within Tower 3 have taken place and the residential floorspace is ready for occupation; pursuant to condition 3(i) of planning permission dated 20th April 2026 (26/01434/FULL)

Pending
22 Jul 202626/04914/FULL
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LHWestminster

Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.

Pending
Small
Advert Application (ADV)
21 Jul 202626/04865/ADV
26 - 27 St Martin's Court London WC2N 4ALWestminster

Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.9m X 1.2m, externally illuminated fascia sign 3.31m X 0.266m, 0.73m X 0.175m, non illuminated fascia sign 0.25m X 0.25m, and internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.377m X 0.5m

Pending
14 Jul 202626/04713/ADLBC
11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJWestminster

Details of a written scheme of investigation pursuant to condition 3 of listed building dated 9th March 2026 (RN:25/07873/LBC)

Pending
13 Jul 202626/04654/ADV
Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BGWestminster

Display of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 5m x 0.68m and one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.298m x 3.47m. Linked with 26/04615/LBC

Permitted
10 Jul 202626/04615/LBC
Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BGWestminster

Installation of one internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 5m x 0.68m and one non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.298m x 3.47m.

Pending
8 Jul 202626/04530/AD7
2 - 3 Robert Street London WC2N 6BHWestminster

Renewal to display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated 'to let' board attached to the railings in front of the building at street level and measuring 0.6m x 0.45m.

Pending
7 Jul 202626/04520/LBC
Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HSWestminster

Replacement of 54 footfall sensor devices with 29 stereoscopic sensors and 4 cameras

Pending
29 Jun 202626/04274/FULL
14 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6DFWestminster

Ventilation works, involving the installation of ducting and grilles to lightwell at lower ground floor level. (Linked with 26/04216/LBC)

Refused
Small
Heritage
25 Jun 202626/04216/LBC
14 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6DFWestminster

Ventilation works, including the installation of ducting and grilles to lightwell at lower ground floor level and internal alterations.

Pending
24 Jun 202626/04181/FULL
10 - 11 St Martin's Court London WC2N 4AJWestminster

Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 29 August 2024 (RN: 24/04701/FULL) for the use of an area of public highway measuring 9.4m x 2.0m for the placing of eight tables, 16 chairs and three barriers and the use of the central part of the public highway in two areas measuring 1.6m x 3.3m and 1.6m x 8.4m for the placing of 11 tables, 22 chairs and 14 barriers in connection with the existing restaurant, namely to allow the continued use of the highway for a further temporary period.

Permitted
Small
Heritage
23 Jun 202626/04136/LBC
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

Permitted
Small
Full
23 Jun 202626/04135/FULL
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Installation of external condenser units within the western lightwell adjacent to Jubilee Walk at the National Gallery and associated works.

Permitted
22 Jun 202626/04084/ADLBC
36 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ERWestminster

Details of repairs to the plinth and column bases at the timber cupola and details of any temporary support pursuant to condition 4 (b) of listed building consent dated 22 August 2024 (RN: 23/07356/LBC)

Pending
16 Jun 202626/03958/FULL
45 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4HXWestminster

Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 09 July 2024 (RN: 24/02008/FULL) which itself varied condition 5 of planning permission dated 7th April 2022 (RN: 22/00302/FULL) for the use of two areas of the public highway measuring 3.2m x 13.3 and 3.2m x 21.4m for the placing of 22 tables, 33 chairs and five wooden benches, three freestanding electric heaters and planters. Namely, to allow temporary permission for a further 2 years.

Permitted
15 Jun 202626/03896/ADV
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LHWestminster

Display of an internally illuminated (letters only) fascia sign measuring 0.62 m x 6.83 m.

Permitted
15 Jun 202626/03919/FULL
11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJWestminster

Installation of plant equipment within an acoustic enclosure, brick wall, metal railings and planters to external service area.

Pending
12 Jun 202626/03860/CLOPUD
61 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HGWestminster

Use of basement and ground floors as Use Class E

Pending
12 Jun 202626/03857/CLEUD
61 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HGWestminster

Use of basement and ground floors as Use Class F1.

Pending
8 Jun 202626/03721/FULL
27 John Adam Street London WC2N 6ASWestminster

External repair and maintenance works including roof repairs, repairs to box gutters and parapet copings, replacement of failed roof slates, repairs to flat roof areas, replacement of a roof level escape door and associated alterations. [Linked to 26/02982/LBC]

Permitted
1 Jun 202626/03561/ADV
Golden Cross House 8 Duncannon Street London WC2N 4JFWestminster

Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.8m x 6.35m; and an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.82m x 0.92m.

Permitted
29 May 202626/03534/ADV
25 New Row London WC2N 4LAWestminster

Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 2.6m and one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m x 0.5m.

Permitted
20 May 202626/03338/LBC
25 New Row London WC2N 4LAWestminster

Internal alterations at ground floor level and signage.

Pending
18 May 202626/03250/LBC
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Refurbishment works to the Galleries 30 and 31 in the Wilkins Building of the National Gallery including removal of the existing floor grilles and replacement with new cast-iron grilles flush to the adjacent floors, to match adjacent gallery spaces, removal of the existing modern timber floor in Gallery 30 and replacement in new timber boards to match adjacent galleries, refurbishment of remaining floor finishes and stone skirtings, renewal of fabric wall coverings, redecoration of the plaster cornice and coving based on the original design, introduction of extract ventilation at high level within the clerestory, requiring adjustment of modern glazing, introduction of new plant in the rooftop R184 plant room and associated ductwork within the existing roof void for supply and extract ventilation and air conditioning, external wall insulation within the Orange Street loading bay to the north wall of Gallery 31, replacement of existing internal louvres with external solar shading fins, modifications and extension of the existing 1980s over-roof structure and replacement of the existing glazing in the over-roofs, replacement of existing lead walkway to perimeter of roofs with new roof membrane, new guarding at roof level, adjustments to gallery lighting internally and new environmental lighting within the roof void, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03249/FULL)

Permitted
18 May 202626/03249/FULL
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

External alterations to the Wilkins Building comprising installation of rooftop plant and ductwork, modifications and extension of over-roof structures, replacement roof finishes and glazing, installation of solar shading fins and external wall insulation, new roof-level guarding, and formation of an external gantry for plant access.

Pending
6 May 202626/02982/LBC
27 John Adam Street London WC2N 6ASWestminster

Repair and maintenance works including repairs to roof coverings, box gutters and parapet copings, replacement of failed roof slates, repairs to flat roof areas, replacement of a roof level escape door and associated alterations. [Linked to 26/03721/FULL]

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission Application
27 Apr 202626/02783/FULL
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02784/LBC)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent Application
27 Apr 202626/02784/LBC
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Replacement of existing external entrance doors at the St Martins Wing and Portico entrances of The National Gallery. (Linked to 26/02783/FULL)

Permitted
15 Apr 202626/02490/ADV
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DNWestminster

Display of an internally illuminated digital screen measuring 1.26m x 0.73m.

Pending
Medium
EIA Screening Opinion
14 Apr 202626/02475/EIASCR
1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RHWestminster

Request for a screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for alterations to the existing building to provide a new extension to Villers Street; partial façade replacement and new external terraces; roof level extensions; refurbishment and associated alterations; public realm and highway works.

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (Full PP)
14 Apr 202626/02425/ADFULL
66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DSWestminster

Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission dated 12 March 2026 (25/06920/FULL).

Pending
Small
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
14 Apr 202626/02426/ADLBC
66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DSWestminster

Specification details of the downlighters pursuant to Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 12 March 2026 (RN: 25/06921/LBC).

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission Application
9 Apr 202626/02333/FULL
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LHWestminster

Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Permission Application
7 Apr 202626/02273/FULL
Grand Buildings Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5EJWestminster

Erection of rooftop pavilion and glass balustrade to facilitate the use of part of the flat roof as an external amenity area for occupiers of the building; relocation of photovoltaic panels.