Planning applications in WC2N

1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RH

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.

13 New Row London WC2N 4LF

Display of an A-board measuring 0.843m x 0.57m.

49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

Installation of new manifestations and LED feature light strip around shop front.

49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.

Grand Buildings Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5EJ

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.

Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

Display of non-illuminated sculpture measuring 1.1m x 0.9m for a temporary period from 1st June 2026 to 10 August 2026.

5 Strand London WC2N 5HR

Details of Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 24/09/2024 (RN: 23/05178/FULL)

60 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4JS

Alterations to shopfront including painting at ground floor level; signage and other associated works.

60 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4JS

Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.36m x 3.34m and one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.5m. Linked with 26/01918/FULL

11 Adelphi Terrace WC2N 6BJ

Detailed site investigation of contaminated Land, pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 9th March 2026 (RN 25/07872/FULL)

61 - 64 Strand London WC2N 5LR

Variation of condition 1, 8, 14 and 15 of planning permission dated 13 March 2025 (RN 25/00214/FULL) for the variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 31 October 2024 (RN 24/03791/FULL) for: "Use as a hot food takeaway (sui generis); installation of air handling unit, kitchen extract fan, two smaller ancillary fans; four air conditioning condensers and two catering condensing units at rear elevation and roof level and shopfront alterations." Namely, to extend the hours of use and plant operation hours set to between 7am to 11:30pm Monday - Thursday, 7am to midnight Friday and Saturday and 7am to 11pm on Sunday.

Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

Display of the Lion sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, from period 1st June 2026 to 10th Auguest 2026.

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

Display of the Lion sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, from period 1st June 2026 to 10th August 2026.

59 Strand London WC2N 5LR

Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LCD screens both measuring 2.1m x 1.34m capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images (Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 56-59 Strand)

23 New Row London WC2N 4LA

Display of an A-board measuring 1066mm x 720mm.

Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE

Use of Tower 03 at 7th and 8th floor level as a residential maisonette (Class C3) and use of Tower 04 at 7th and 8th floor level as offices (Class E).

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Details of the lighting trial, lighting levels and colour pursuant to Condition 4 of listed building consent dated 3 April 2025 (RN 25/00863/LBC)

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Details of the lighting trial, lighting levels and colour pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 3 April 2025 (RN 25/00862/FULL).

101 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AZ

Use of external terrace at 3rd floor level as outdoor amenity space for office, installation of acoustic privacy screen, decking, seating, planters, fixed pergola and associated works.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Details of completed Appendix A checklist demonstrating compliance with the Code of Construction Practice pursuant to Condition 15 of planning permission dated 19 December 2022 (RN: 22/04894/FULL)

Basement And Ground Floor 28 - 32 St Martin's Court London WC2N 4AL

Variation of Conditions 1 and 4 of planning permission dated 22 February 2024 (23/08953/FULL) for use of an area of public highway measuring 2.1m x 32.19m for the placing of 23 tables and 46 chairs, 9 barriers, 3 waiter stations, 15 moveable planters, 1 crustacean display and 2 bus trays and shelf racks and 2 portable heaters OR 25 tables and 50 chairs, 9 barriers, 3 waiter stations, 15 moveable planters, 1 crustacean display and 2 bus trays and shelf racks in association with the ground floor restaurant namely; to amend the drawings to vary the arrangement and layout to include 19 planters, 49 chairs, 26 tables, 2 three-seater benches, and 6 waiter stations; and to allow the use of the public highway for a further 2 year period.

2 - 3 Robert Street London WC2N 6BH

Internal alterations

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Details of written scheme of investigation addendum for Phase 2, archaeological investigations pursuant to Condition 12 of planning permission dated 19th December 2022 (22/04894/FULL)

14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Installation of three air source heat pumps on rear first floor flat roof with associated acoustic enclosures, external pipework and safety anchor points (Linked 26/00911/FULL)

14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Installation of three air source heat pumps on rear first floor flat roof with associated acoustic enclosures, external pipework and safety anchor points

8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY

External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances and relocation of the platform lift. (Linked to 26/00829/LBC) Listed building consent is sought for: "External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of 3no. secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including minor changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift and associated works."

8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY

External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift (linked to 26/00828/FULL)

14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Amendments to planning permission dated 21 December 2022 (RN:22/01566/FULL) for use of the first and second floors as residential (Class C3) comprising 2 x 1 bedroom units and associated internal and external alterations including replacement sash windows to rear, installation of secondary glazing, and extract grilles and vents. namely, first floor: revised kitchen layout, changes to wall around approved soil vent pipe, electrical cupboard to be relocated to the main flat lobby, revised bathroom layout including introduction of utility room and new partition walls, approved door to bedroom to be omitted, ceramic tile floor finish laid on existing floor substrate. Existing floorboards relaid to replace any damaged boards following careful removal to facilitate floor strengthening works, new bulkhead within ceiling to accommodate extract and drainage pipework/ductwork from kitchen on second floor, Second Floor: revised kitchen layout, changes to walls around soil vent pipe electrical cupboard to be relocated to the main flat lobby, revised bathroom layout including introduction of utility room and new partition walls, approved door to bedroom to be omitted and ceramic tile floor finish laid on existing floor substrate. Existing floorboards relaid to replace any damaged boards following careful removal to facilitate floor strengthening works (Linked 26/00623/LBC)

Third Floor And Fourth Floor Maisonette 14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Refurbishment of third and fourth floor maisonette flat including reconstruction and extension of the fourth floor mansard roof, and internal and external alterations at third floor level including installation of secondary glazing and extract and exhaust vents, removal of modern fireplaces, a new ensuite bathroom and new decking to existing terrace and replacement metal railings at fourth floor (Linked 26/00622/NMA)

14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Internal and external alterations including replacement sash windows to rear, installation of secondary glazing, extract grilles and vents, in connection with use of the first and second floors as residential (Class C3) comprising 2 x 1 bedroom units (Linked 26/00621/NMA)

Third Floor And Fourth Floor Maisonette 14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Amendments to planning permission dated 17 March 2023 (RN:23/00543/FULL) for reconstruction and extension of the fourth floor, replacement sash window to rear, installation of extract vents, new timber decking to existing terrace and replacement metal railings at fourth floor NAMELY, internal layout alterations, mansard walls rebuilt in Steel Framing System (SFS) construction finished in render, changes to rooflights, extract duct rises to roof, wall mounted bike racks to terrace, water tank to terrace retained.

101 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4AZ

Removal of existing air-cooled chillers and air handling units, and replacement with an air source heat pump, air handling unit, acoustic attenuation, and associated works.

31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP

Use as 5 flats, erecton of single storey extension at 4th floor level, installation of two rooflights at main roof level, new windows to rear elevation and associated internal and external alterations.

31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP

Use as 5 flats, erecton of single storey extension at 4th floor level, installation of two rooflights at main roof level, new windows to rear elevation and associated internal and external alterations [Linked to 26/00561/FULL].

Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE

Amendments to planning permission dated 10th December 2024 (RN: 24/07337/FULL) for: installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level namely, relocation and installation of photovoltaic panels and installation of metal grilles over sunken plant areas.

18 - 20 York Buildings London WC2N 6JU

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

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Internal alterations at Level -1 of the Sainsbury Wing to reconfigure back-of-house service accommodation, including enlargement of the existing events pantry, formation of a dedicated dishwashing facility, provision of a new janitors cupboard, and installation of a discreet sliding storage wall within the lift lobby.

18 - 20 York Buildings London WC2N 6JU

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

Craven House 16 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5AP

Replacement of an existing ground floor window infill with a glazed window.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

G1 6 x London plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points

15 Craven Street London WC2N 5PB

Demolition of existing mansard roof to the rear of the building at third floor level to be replaced by a new brick clad storey and roof addition at fourth floor level.

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

Detailed drawing of the proposed inscription, which must only be in commemoration of the re-opening of the building in celebration of bicentenary of the National Gallery pursuant to Conditions 3 of the listed building consent dated 05 June 2025 (25/01983/LBC).

Embankment Place Railway Bridge Embankment Place London WC2N 6NN

Display of multiple advertisements comprising fascia signs including halo illuminated signs, trough illuminated projecting signs and non illuminated flag mounted signs across three elevations fronting Northumberland Avenue, Victoria Embankment and Embankment Place.

Trafalgar Square Post Office 24 - 28 William Iv Street London WC2N 4DL

Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.37m x 3.87m and an internally illuminated hanging sign ach measuring 0.50m x 0.87m.

The Penthouse Aria House 23 Craven Street London WC2N 5NS

Internal alterations to the existing penthouse at seventh and eighth floor level and alterations to floor finish to the existing terrace.

14A Goodwin's Court London WC2N 4LL

Installation of new windows at second and third floor level (Confirmation that planning permissions dated 20 December 2022 (RN: 22/01566/FULL) and 17 March 2023 (RN: 23/00543/FULL) were lawfully implemented prior to their expiry).

68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street. Internal alterations at ground to third floor levels.

68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street.

South Africa House 2 - 4 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DP

External facade cleaning of South Africa House.

South Africa House 2 - 4 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DP

External facade cleaning of South Africa House.