Planning applications in WC2N

17 Embankment Place London WC2N 6NN

Display of non illuminated Aluminium digital display measuring 0.64m X 1.18m, non illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.8m X 0.35m, externally illuminated fascia sign 4.34m X 0.5m and externally illuminated projecting sign 0.6m X 0.6m

Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

Installation of a single non illuminated public interpretation panel measuring 300mm x 300mm in existing planted bed adjacent to York Water Gate.

Basement And Ground Floor 19 New Row London WC2N 4LA

Installation of mechanical plant to the rear elevation including kitchen extract and two air conditioning condensers.

Flat 5 19 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6EG

Replacement of an air conditioning unit to lightwell wall at fourth floor level to north west side of building. (Linked with 26/06435/CLOPUD).

38 - 39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

Replacement of an window opening light means of escape with a full height MoE door to improve escape egress.

Northumberland House Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY

Installation of a bus staff only huts to provide toilet facilities. (SITE Adjacent to 43 Northumberland Avenue)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Refurbishment and repair of Room 9 including replacement of the existing fabric wall covering; removal and replacement of the existing timber flooring; cleaning, repair and conservation of existing Verde di Prato marble skirtings and door surrounds; repair and redecoration of the decorative plaster ceiling and cornice, including revisions to the existing gilding scheme; refurbishment of the existing rooflight and associated roof repairs; temporary removal and reinstatement of external louvre assemblies; and associated mechanical and electrical upgrades including concealed cornice uplighting, replacement lighting equipment and replacement/additional power outlets.

Grand Buildings Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BW

Use of ground and basement for Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) purposes.

42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ

Details of an operational management plan pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission dated 29 July 2026 (RN:25/07802/FULL).

Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Internal alterations at basement and ground floor level.

Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Installation of an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.5m and an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.28m x 0.6m. (Linked with 26/04787/ADV)

Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Installation of a replacement shopfront. (Linked with 26/06472/FULL)

Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Installation of a replacement shopfront. (Linked with 26/06473/LBC)

42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ

Details of the kitchen air recirculation system (or alternative ventilation system) to get rid of cooking smells, including details of how it will be built and how it will look; and a post commissioning report showing it has been installed in accordance with the design submitted (under condition 15) pursuant to Conditions 15 and 16 of planning permission dated 29 July 2026 (RN:25/07802/FULL).

Flat 5 19 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6EG

Replacement of an air conditioning unit to lightwell wall at fourth floor level to north west side of building.

11 - 14 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5AQ

Replacment of existing door and frame and replacing with matching double doors to match existing colour.

5 Strand London WC2N 5HR

Details of samples of facing materials pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission dated 24 September 2024 (RN: 23/05178/FULL).

42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ

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

42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ

Installation of new shopfront.

17 Embankment Place London WC2N 6NN

Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 2.12m x 0.18m and 4.24m x 0.18m, one internally illuminated projecting roundel sign measuring 0.60m x 0.60m, and associated window vinyl.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Display of non illuminated hoarding advertisements 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.

68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Detailed drawings at 1:10 and sections at 1:5 / replacement entrance door and surround/ details pursuant to condition 5 of listed building dated 23rd April 2026 (RN:25/08447/LBC)

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

Installation of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m.

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

Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.41m x 5.74m.

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

Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 1.22m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 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 alterations.

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 alterations.

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

Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

Display of an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.5m; and an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.28m x 0.6m. (Linked with 26/06507/LBC)

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

14 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6DF

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

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.