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Planning applications in WC2B

PlanIndex holds 853 planning applications with WC2B postcodes, the earliest from 2009, the newest from October 2026. 93% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

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Applications in WC2B

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  • 26/06914/FULL Awaiting decision

    3 Russell Street London WC2B 5JD

    Shopfront alterations and associated works at Ground and Lower Ground of 3 Russell Street and 44 Wellington Street.

    Submitted 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/4316/P Awaiting decision

    Travelodge Hotel 10 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RE

    Details as required by condition 5 (green/blue roofs), 7 (sustainable drainage) and 9 (urban greening) of planning permission 2024/0436/P dated 1/7/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06725/ADV Withdrawn

    11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

    Display of four Jumbrellas with an overall area of 16m x 3m.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/06708/LBC Decided

    Clement House 99 - 101 Aldwych London WC2B 4JF

    Introduction of acoustic curtains on lower level windows and introduction of a system of acoustic baffles suspended from the ceiling by fine gauge wires; replacement of existing down lights with suspended down lights.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/4184/P Awaiting decision

    Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

    Conversion and refurbishment of the cafe/bar (former Clerks' Office) to provide new dining room including opening up of existing windows onto new terrace within northern lightwell at upper ground floor level. Reconfiguration of lower ground floor to provide supporting kitchen / changing facilities / office accommodation and plant room. New lift shaft connecting lower ground floor kitchen with upper ground and mezzanine floors. Extension within North lightwell at lower ground floor to provide supporting WCs and storage. New rooflight at roof level / vertical glazing to enclose northern lightwell. General refurbishment of perimeter walls of north lightwell including decorative recladding of existing North Lightwell. New vertical circulation block including riser and roof mounted plant enclosure within southern lightwell. New ventilation flue to roof level integrated with existing boiler chimney. Refurbishment of the Gallery Suite room. New photovoltaic and chiller plant installations at roof level. Decarbonisation of building.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/4245/L Awaiting decision

    Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

    Conversion and refurbishment of the cafe/bar (former Clerks' Office) to provide new dining room including opening up of existing windows onto new terrace within northern lightwell at upper ground floor level. Reconfiguration of lower ground floor to provide supporting kitchen / changing facilities / office accommodation and plant room. New lift shaft connecting lower ground floor kitchen with upper ground and mezzanine floors. Extension within North lightwell at lower ground floor to provide supporting WCs and storage. New rooflight at roof level / vertical glazing to enclose northern lightwell. General refurbishment of perimeter walls of north lightwell including decorative recladding of existing North Lightwell. New vertical circulation block including riser and roof mounted plant enclosure within southern lightwell. New ventilation flue to roof level integrated with existing boiler chimney. Refurbishment of the Gallery Suite room. New photovoltaic and chiller plant installations at roof level. Decarbonisation of building.

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06252/FULL Awaiting decision

    St Clement Danes School Drury Lane London WC2B 5SU

    Change of use of former School House to form a single residential unit, extensions, alterations and enhancement works and installation of an air source heat pump

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06049/ADFULL Decided

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Details of new frontages, bay study, glazed roof and framing and lighting units within the planting pursuant to Condition 30 (b),(c),(d) and (e) of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL) as amended by RN: 26/04509/NMA.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/05813/FULL Awaiting decision

    Ground Floor 11 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF

    Change of use of the existing ground floor unit from an office (Use Class E(g)) to a sushi takeaway shop (Sui Generis)., Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign with trough downlight, and a projecting sign with integrated downlight; Installation of a retractable awning to the shopfront; Installation of a high-level louvre within the existing shopfront glazing.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05814/ADV Awaiting decision

    Ground Floor 11 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF

    Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.55m X 0.3m and externally illuminated projecting sign 0.8m X 0.6m

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/3613/P Awaiting decision

    Dragon Court 27-29 Macklin Street London WC2B 5LX

    Installation of a metal gate and fence; and installation of 4 no. additional Sheffield bicycle stands

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3536/P Granted

    Travelodge Hotel 10 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RE

    Details as required by condition 3 (Air Quality Monitoring) of planning permission 2024/0436/P dated 1/7/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05637/ADFULL Decided

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Details of samples of facing materials pursuant to condition 29 of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

    Submitted 18 Aug 2026
  • 26/05586/NMA Decided

    York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

    Amendments to planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL) for Alteration and refurbishment of the ground floor entrances on both Kingsway and Kean Street; alterations to the 8th floor rear elevation in association with improved access to the external amenity terrace; installation of air conditioning condensers on the rooftop of the building; and replacement of the associated existing plant screen, namely the omission of two dormer windows at 8th floor level.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/05611/ADV Decided

    Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

    Display of non illuminated entrance signs measuring 0.49m x 0.66m, 0.80m X 0.64m and 1m X 0.80m and non illuminated entrance information panel 0.185m X 0.15m

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/3504/P Granted

    Travelodge Hotel 10 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RE

    Details as required by condition 6 (accessible hotel rooms) and 8 (ventilation and air inlet grilles) of planning permission 2024/0436/P dated 1/7/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/3500/P Granted

    Travelodge Hotel 10 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RE

    Details of materials as required by condition 4 of planning permission 2024/0436/P dated 1/7/2025 for refurbishment and extension of the host building.

    Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/1995/A Awaiting decision

    Nonna Bakery Co. Ltd 161 Drury Lane London Camden WC2B 5PN

    Installation of Fascia Signage, illuminated lettering, 1 x Projectng Sign and window signage.

    Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/05163/LBC Decided

    Third Floor South Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LA

    Internal alterations to first floor mezzanine.

    Submitted 30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05108/LBC Decided

    Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

    Replacement of various internally and externally mounted non-illuminated signage associated with the Hilton rebranding programme. (Linked to 26/05611/ADV)

    Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05006/ADFULL Granted

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Details of roof slate, pursuant to part discharge of Condition 29 of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05012/FULL Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05013/LBC)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05013/LBC Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05012/FULL)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04879/FULL Decided

    Crompton House 95 Aldwych London WC2B 4JF

    Creation of a roof terrace with associated landscaping, planters, timber screening and raised decking, erection of a new roof level stair enclosure to provide access from the eighth floor.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04749/ADV Decided

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Display of a non-illuminated scaffold wrap measuring 10.5m x 17.5m for a temporary period from 01 September 2026 to 01 December 2027.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/04771/FULL Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04692/LBC Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/2932/L Awaiting decision

    37 Basement And Ground Floor Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AA

    Proposed Underpinning Works to Basement Level Replacement Drainage and Manholes to Basement Level

    Submitted 13 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04509/NMA Awaiting decision

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Amendments to planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL) for Reconfiguration and extension of the existing building, including: creation of double height rear courtyard extension, partial lowering of existing basement floor level, new ground floor entrance doors and first floor windows to principal frontages, works to lightwells, re-provision of, and extension to, existing rooftop plantroom, provision of plant equipment and plant screen, installation of a green roof and photovoltaic panels at roof level, provision of end of trip facilities and cycle parking, replacement of all windows, creation of hard and soft landscaping to the building and immediate surrounds. Namely, to allow minor refinements to some aspects of the proposed development, including but not limited to the design of the Montreal Place gates and low-level balustrades on Montreal Place, the roof profile and plant layouts, and the Agora / atrium canopies and doors.

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/04407/ADFULL Decided

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Details of servicing management plan pursuant to condition 10 of planning permission dated 07 March 2026 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

    Submitted 3 Jul 2026
  • 2026/2748/P Awaiting decision

    Victory House 30-34 Kingsway London WC2B 6EX

    Change of use from office (Class E) to hotel (Class C1). External works comprising replacement shopfront and doors at ground floor level, replacement windows throughout, minor alterations to rear facade, and new rooftop plant facilities with associated enclosure.

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04349/LBC Awaiting decision

    Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    Cradle fixings, Repointing and Urgent Repairs required following the consented application regarding cleaning works to Bush House (24/01222/LBC)

    Submitted 1 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/2680/P Refused

    58 Kingsway London WC2B 6DX

    Installation of 3 no. antenna on support poles together with 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary development thereto on the rooftop.

    Submitted 25 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/04091/FULL Awaiting decision

    11 - 13 Broad Court London WC2B 5PY

    Repair and refurbishment works to the building fabric including repair and repointing of brickwork and stonework, repair and localised replacement of roof coverings and rainwater goods, repair and repainting of windows, doors and metalwork, and associated drainage and servicing works to existing buildings [site includes 11, 13, 15, 17 And 19 Broad Court]. Linked with 26/04092/LBC

    Submitted 22 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04092/LBC Awaiting decision

    11 - 13 Broad Court London WC2B 5PY

    Repair and maintenance works including repair and repointing of masonry, repair and localised replacement of roof coverings, rainwater goods and drainage, repair and refurbishment of windows, doors and metalwork, and associated services rationalisation works, all on a like-for-like basis [site includes 11, 13, 15, 17 And 19 Broad Court]. Linked with 26/04091/FULL

    Submitted 22 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04061/ADFULL Decided

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Detailed drawings of a hard and soft landscaping scheme and details of the soil or other planting medium for each of the different areas of soft landscaping pursuant to Conditions 14 and 16 of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

    Submitted 19 Jun 2026
  • 26/03928/ADV Awaiting decision

    45 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AA

    Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.83m x 11.25m; non-illuminated letterings on five replacement awnings measuring 3x (1.29m 2.44m), 1x (1.05m x 1.93m), and 1x (1.54m x 2.66m); replacement film to transom window above entrance door measuring 0.51m x 1.44m; display of three letterings above ground from bottom edge each measuring 0.34m x 2.44m; and etched glass applied film letters above a door at Wild street facade measuring 0.36m x 0.76m.

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 26/03836/TCH Awaiting decision

    11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

    Use of an area of the public highway measuring 16.9m x 3.8m for the placing of 22 tables and 44 chairs, 4 cantilevered parasols, and 23 planters with glazed screens.

    Submitted 11 Jun 2026
  • 26/03558/FULL Decided

    11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

    Use of an area of the public highway measuring 17.3m x 3.8m for the placing of 30 tables and 60 chairs and 15 rope barriers in connection with the existing restaurant.

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03571/FULL Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03490/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Details of noise assessment report in relation to Plant and Machinery and Sound Insulation pursuant to conditions 26 and 27 of planning permission dated 10 march (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

    Submitted 28 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03280/ADFULL Awaiting decision

    9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY

    Details of how waste is to be stored, secure cycle storage; pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 4th November 2025

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Full applications
  • 2026/0951/L Granted

    Shakespeare's Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG

    Replacement of ceiling-mounted glass racks and repositioning of pendant light.

    Submitted 18 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02869/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    Details of bird deterrent details and cleaning methodology to include DOFF and Poultices Method Statements pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of listed building consent dated 19th June 2024 (RN: 24/01222/LBC).

    Submitted 30 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02628/FULL Awaiting decision

    8A Wild Street London WC2B 4RL

    Change of use from D1 Nursery, (use safeguarded by historic planning condition 10 under reference 03/0795/FUL) to E(g)(iii) Production suite.

    Submitted 21 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02613/ADV Awaiting decision

    South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    Display of non-illuminated hoarding measuring a total of 42.8m x 2.54m for a temporary period from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2027.

    Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Advertising
  • 2026/1537/L Granted

    Kodak House 65 Kingsway London WC2B 6TD

    Fit out the basement to provide: A series of rooms, small reception area, servery counter, three WC cubicles, associated circulation corridors and ancillary space. No structural alterations to the building, fully reversible.

    Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26-00290-LDCP Granted

    Kodak House 65 Kingsway London WC2B 6TD

    Fit out the basement to provide: A series of rooms, small reception area, servery counter, three WC cubicles, associated circulation corridors and ancillary space. No structural alterations to the building, fully reversible.

    Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2026/1519/L Granted

    Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

    Internal alterations to 8th & 9th floors of Space House.

    Submitted 16 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02347/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

    24 Russell Street London WC2B 5HF

    To confirm the proposed use of 24-26 Russell Street (the site) for open Class E use is lawful for the purposes of Section 192 of The Act.

    Submitted 10 Apr 2026 Lawful development

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