Planning applications in WC2B

11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

Alterations to shopfront entrance doors, replacement of two lantern lights to Russell Street elevation, replacement of external wall lights with new spotlights and replacement tile floor finish to entrance steps.

11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

Display of two externally illuminated projecting signs each measuring 0.6m x 0.6m on the Russell Street and Covent Garden elevations and three illuminated menu boxes (on Russell Street elevation and two on Covent Garden elevations).

Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

Installation of 4 vertical banners to Bush House Central Block; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House North East Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House North West Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House South East Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Melbourne House.

64-68 Shakespeares Head Kingsway London Camden WC2B 6AH

Wifi upgrade and the isntaillation of associated services.

Ground Floor 67 Kingsway London WC2B 6TD

Installation of internally illuminated fascia signs, projecting sign and menu box.

12 Stukeley Street London WC2B 5LQ

Replacement of the existing UPVC windows with timber units and re-instatement of timber loading doors to the first and second floors on the Stukeley Street elevation.

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Detailed drawings of the new window sections and elevation pursuant to condition 30 of planning permission dated 10th March 2025 (RN:24/06619/FULL)

St Catherine's House 61 Aldwych London

Display of four non-illuminated window vinyls measuring 3x (8.80m x 3.50m) and 5.88m x 4.03m for a temporary period from 16 November 2025 to 30 January 2026.

Holland & Thurstan Dwellings Newton Street London WC2B 5ES

REAR GARDEN: 1 x Silver Maple (T1) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points and clear buildings by 2m, (2m - 3m reduction). 1 x Silver Maple (T2) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points and clear wall by 2m, (1m - 2m reduction). 1 x Papauma (T3) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points. 1 x Cotoneaster (T4) - Prune away from building and windows to give 1m clearance. 1 x Fatsia (T5) - Prune away from building and windows to give 1m clearance. 1 x Japanese Privet (T6) - Crown reduce by 1m all round and lift to 2.5m.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Installation of 2 no. additional condensers to roof.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London Camden WC2B 4AN

Installation of 2 no. additional condensers to roof.

18 Parker Street London WC2B 5PH

Details to discharge condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 2025/1876/P date 24/06/2025 for " Garage conversion incorporating replacement of existing lift garage door with proposed new hardwood framed glazed window and replacement of existing timber panelled entrance door with proposed hardwood framed glazed door".

9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY

Dual/alternative use of part ground floor for education (Class F1 (a)) or offices (Class E (g)).

Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House 24 Kingsway London WC2B 6AA

Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.

Two K2 phone boxes in front of Stewart House 24 Kingsway London WC2B 6AA

Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.

Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LU

Repairs and waterproofing works to inside of vaults below the pavement, repair the water proofing seal around existing paver light panels to the perimeter of the building and repair / replace any broken and missing glass lenses to the existing panels. (Linked to 25/06364/LBC)

Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LU

Repairs and waterproofing works to inside of vaults below the pavement, repair the water proofing seal around existing paver light panels to the perimeter of the building and repair / replace any broken and missing glass lenses to the existing panels. (Linked to 25/06363/FULL)

181 Ground Floor Drury Lane London Camden WC2B 5QF

Variation of Condition 5 (Opening Hours) of planning permission 2025/0576/P dated 01/07/2025 for Variation of Condition 6 (primary cooking) of planning permission 2024/2698/P dated 27/08/2024 for Change of use of ground floor unit from an escape room (Sui Generis) to a cafe (Class E), namely to amend the wording.

Shakespeares Head 64-68 Kingsway London WC2B 6BG

Internal and external alterations

Drury House 34 - 43 Russell Street London WC2B 5HA

Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 21 November 2024 (RN: 24/03191/FULL) for 'Installation of canopy above existing roof terrace on main roof'. Namely, to amend the canopy to allow for full enclosure of the rooftop terrace.

Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

Craven House 121 Kingsway London WC2B 6PA

Replacement of main entrance door.

49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m at first floor level and two internally illuminated LED digital screens signs each measuring 2.5m x 1.28m at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/08293/LBC)

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Details of code of construction practice pursuant to condition 20 of planning permission dated 10th March 2023 (RN:24/06619/FULL)

Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Amendments to planning permission dated 17 April 2024 (RN:23/05675/FULL) for alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension, creation of garden/roof terrace and enlarged ground floor entrance lobby in connection with use of fourth floor as residential flat (Class C3) namely, alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

27 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5BB

Details to discharge Conditions 4 (bar details) of listed building consent 2022/3009/L dated 6/12/24 for 'refurbishment works and alterations to the interior of the building at all levels, replacement dormer window to match existing'.

Powis House Macklin Street London WC2B 5NB

Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber framed windows with double-glazed timber units to match existing.

181 Drury Lane London Camden WC2B 5QF

Alterations to shopfront fenestration on Drury Lane and Stukely St elevations. Installation of 3 AC units within enclosure on rooftop.

160-161 Drury Lane & 4-6 Parker Street London WC2B 5PN

Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials Details) of planning permission ref. 2023/2245/P (dated 10/07/2024) for 'Demolition of existing fourth floor, replacement of fourth floor and erection of an additional storey to the building, ground floor alterations including new entrances, single storey extension to the rear, removal of existing external fire escape stair to the rear, reconfiguration of existing external plant equipment and introduction of additional plant at roof level, including associated works'.

181 Ground Floor Drury Lane London Camden WC2B 5QF

Variation of Condition 6 (primary cooking) of planning permission 2024/2698/P dated 27/08/2024 (for: Change of use of ground floor unit from an escape room (Sui Generis) to a cafe (Class E), namely to amend the wording.

Travelodge Hotel 10 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RE

Erection of a two storey extension forming a new step free entrance at street level; works to car parking area and addition of new floor to create 55 new hotel bedrooms at levels 1&2; infilling of under croft at level 3 and new flat roof link to extend existing hotel bar/restaurant; and other ancillary works.

York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

Display of externally illuminated (Backlit) fascia sign above front entrance measuring 1.40m x 0.15m and a non illuminated sign above rear entrance measuring 0.70m x 0.08m.

York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

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.

18 Parker Street London Camden WC2B 5PH

Garage conversion incorporating replacement of existing lift garage door with proposed new hardwood framed glazed window and replacement of existing timber panelled entrance door with proposed hardwood framed glazed door.

181 Drury Lane London WC2B 5QF

Display of 1no. externally lit fascia sign to Stukeley Street and 1no. externally lit fascia sign to Drury Lane

1 Kingsway London WC2B 6AN

Removal of conditions 6 and 7 of planning permission dated 19 February 2008 (RN:07/06901/FULL) (as amended by RNs:10/06950/NMA, 10/10716/NMA, 11/06776/NMA and 25/02842/NMA) for the demolition and redevelopment behind retained Kingsway, Aldwych and Drury Lane (part) facades, to provide restaurant at basement and ground floor levels, retail at ground floor level, offices at ground to eighth floor levels, seven residential units at ninth and tenth floor levels, associated car parking within the basement, off-street servicing at ground floor level and associated plant including roof plant. NAMELY, to remove the requirement of car parking space provision following the amendment to the description of development.

Freemasons Hall, United Grand Lodge Of England 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

Cathodic Protection Installation and repair of glazed brickwork to the Grand Connaught Rooms Lightwell, including the Air Handling Plant Room and associated repairs and decorations to windows and rainwater goods.

Page House 39-41 Parker Street London WC2B 5PQ

Display of 1 halo illuminated fascia sign and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.

Space House 1 Kemble Street and 43-59 Kingsway London WC2B 4TE

Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Internal Alterations to Second floor.

Pavement Outside 48 - 56 Kingsway London WC2B 6EP

Display of an LCD digital advertising screen integrated within a telephone call box

Pavement Outside 48 - 56 Kingsway London WC2B 6EP

Installation of telephone call box with digital screen following removal of existing.

Outside Victory House Kingsway (Opposite Wild Court) London WC2B 6EX

Removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit

Outside Victory House Kingsway (Opposite Wild Court) London WC2B 6EX

Removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 61-65 Great Queen Street Camden London WC2B 5DA

The replacement of the front doors

NCP Car Park Drury Lane London WC2B 5PW

Installation of electric vehicle charging points, installation of internal plant, installation of sprinkler tanks and associated screw piles, removal of car parking spaces

58 Kingsway Holborn London WC2B 6DX

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

Bus Shelter Outside 117 Kingsway London WC2B 6PP

Display of double-sided digital LCD screens to existing bus shelter structure no. 0107/0069.

Bus Shelter Outside 125 Kingsway London WC2B 6NH

Display of double-sided digital LCD screens to existing bus shelter structure no. 0107/0098.