Planning applications in WC2N

Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AU

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

Noel Coward Theatre 85 - 89 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AU

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

Nelson's Column The Nelson Monument Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DU

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.

7 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Installation of four air conditioning condenser units within enclosures fitted to rear balcony at 2nd floor level. (Flat 2)

7 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Installation of four air conditioning condenser units within enclosures fitted to balcony at 2nd floor level. (Flat 2)

60 - 62 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4JS

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)

Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP

Replacement of existing 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 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)

Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP

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)

Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

Prior approval under part 18 (class a) of the town and country planning (general permitted development) (England) order 2015 Villiers Street façade external alterations at London Charing Cross station, WC2N 5HF

Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

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

1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RH

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.

Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE

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 of planning permission dated 20th April 2026 (26/01434/FULL)

49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

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

26 - 27 St Martin's Court London WC2N 4AL

Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 1.2m x 0.9m, an externally illuminated fascia sign 3.31m x 0.26m, an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.73m x 0.17m and an internally illuminated menu case measuring 0.5m x 0.37m. , non illuminated fascia sign 0.25m X 0.25m, and internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.377m X 0.5m

11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJ

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

Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BG

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

Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BG

Replacement of existing projecting vertical sign including replacement of existing hand-painted building name on the front elevation. (Linked with 26/04654/ADV)

2 - 3 Robert Street London WC2N 6BH

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.

Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

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

11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJ

Details of desktop study and site investigation of contaminated land, pursuant to condition 4 (phase 1, 2 and 3) of planning permission dated 9 March 2026 (RN 25/07872/FULL).

14 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6DF

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

14 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6DF

Lower Ground Floor front two rooms facing Watergate Walk:- new opening between two rooms, installation of air handling equipment to ceiling with suspended ceiling and intake extract in end wall. (Linked with 26/04274/FULL)

10 - 11 St Martin's Court London WC2N 4AJ

Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 25th August 2022 (RN 15/00011/FULL) (which varied permissions dated 06 August 2020 (20/03948/FULL, 21 August 2018 (18/05541/FULL) and 20 July 2016 (16/04513/TCH) for 'Use of an area of public highway measuring 9.4m x 2.0m for the placing of eight tables and 16 chairs, 3 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.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

36 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ER

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).

45 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4HX

Variation of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 09 July 2024 (RN: 24/02008/FULL) for 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 extend the period for the placing of the tables and chairs and associated furniture for a further temporary period of two years.

49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.

11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJ

Erection of external plant equipment within acoustic enclosure; retaining wall and metal fence; and associated landscape planting.

61 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Use of basement and ground floors as Use Class E

61 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Use of basement and ground floors as Use Class F1.

27 John Adam Street London WC2N 6AS

Replacement of roof access door. [Linked to 26/02982/LBC]

11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJ

Details of Appendix A checklist from the Code of Construction Practice pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 09 March 2026 (RN: 25/07872/FULL)

Golden Cross House 8 Duncannon Street London WC2N 4JF

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 (retrospective).

25 New Row London WC2N 4LA

Display of one non illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.29m x 2.6m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.8m x 0.5m. Linked with 26/03338/LBC

Basement And Ground Floor 25 New Row London WC2N 4LA

Internal & External alterations. (Linked with 26/03534/ADV)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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, 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, new external metal gantry at the north wall for access to plant equipment. (Linked to 26/03250/LBC)

Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

Conservation works to York Water Gate.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Reconfiguration and refurbishment of cafe and restaurant WC facilities within the Wilkins Building.

60 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) for the existing commercial unit (Use Class E)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Minor amendments to approved scheme including adaptation to doors, stud wall linings, floor, integrated joinery, WCs and accessible facilities in Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building, including minor changes to services; new fixings for internal signage and lighting; removal of existing lighting pendent and installation of lighting track; replacement gate panels in the loggia; realignment of decorative columns in the shop and replacement of fanlight in the Sainsbury Wing; adaptation of window and sill and new opening in west wall of the entrance lobby in Wilkins; carved lettering above the entrances to the education centre and the research centre; replacement entrance doors at the education centre.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

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

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Details of the all new CCTV and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition 6 (iii) and 7 of planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Detailed drawings (at scale 1:10 unless otherwise agreed in writing) materials of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Sainsbury Wing, walls, ceilings and details of the all new CCTV and details of the following parts of the development within the interior of the Wilkins Building cornices, skiting, architraves and doors, both those which are intended to be traditional replicas and contemporary additions, general interior finishes, builder's work and other servicing openings and details of the new staircase within the Wilkins Building and details of the new windows to the Wilkins Building (elevations and sections scaled 1:10) pursuant to condition of listed building dated 8th November 2024 (RN:24/06076/LBC )

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (RN:22/04894/FULL) for Remodelling of external gates, replacement glazing and adaption and enclosure of the loggia of the Sainsbury Wing. External alterations to the Wilkins Building, including alterations and part removal of railings, lawn and wall, with new entrance on Trafalgar Square to the Research Centre and Members Room. New basement link under Jubilee Walk, including excavation. Public realm works to the north of Trafalgar Square and Jubilee Walk, including new paving, benches, bollards and planting. New window and external alterations to Pigott Education Centre on Orange Street. Namely, relating to internal changes in the Wilkins building, access improvements, minor changes to layout, fire safety works; amends to means and doors and floors; most internal and some external including plant and lightwells; CCTV and refurbishment of windows.

66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS

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

66 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DS

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