Trafalgar Square London

This site has had 5 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05307/LBC Awaiting decision

  Trafalgar Square London

  Public safety improvements including automated moveable bollards and CCTV to the southern boundary of Trafalgar Square (Linked to 26/05306/FULL)

  Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05306/FULL Awaiting decision

  Trafalgar Square London

  Public safety improvements including automated moveable bollards and CCTV to the southern boundary of Trafalgar Square (Linked to 26/05307/LBC).

  Submitted 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01502/LBC Awaiting decision

  Trafalgar Square London

  Temporary installation of 'Lady in Blue' by Tschabalala Self on the Fourth Plinth between September 2026 and September 2028. (Linked with 26/01501/FULL).

  Submitted 9 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01501/FULL Awaiting decision

  Trafalgar Square London

  Temporary installation of 'Lady in Blue' by Tschabalala Self on the Fourth Plinth between September 2026 and September 2028. (Linked with 26/01502/LBC)

  Submitted 9 Mar 2026 Full applications

1. 15 Jun 2023

   Received by Westminster

2. 3 Aug 2023

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 3 August 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Canada House 5 Trafalgar Square London SW1Y 5BJ

  25/08333/ADLBC Submitted 14 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan

  Details of fixing details of the cameras and new speakers pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 30 October 2025 (RN: 25/06525/LBC). These wall fixings will be used for BOTH the camera and the speakers.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

• Canada House 5 Trafalgar Square London SW1Y 5BJ

  25/06525/LBC Submitted 12 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Internal alterations to audio-visual equipment in Bordon-Mackenzie Room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

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

  25/08428/LBC Submitted 18 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  External facade cleaning of South Africa House.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

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

  25/08427/FULL Submitted 18 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  External facade cleaning of South Africa House.

  Decided Full applications 17 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/02901/LBC Submitted 1 May 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/00071/TCA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Installation of a new shopfront with Medication Dispensing Outlet.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising replacement window and installation of double opening door.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06294/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

  Installation of railings and sliding lantern light at main roof level in connection with the use of the roof as a terrace.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06317/FULL Awaiting decision

  124 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UT

  Replacement of existing first-floor sash windows to the front and rear elevations with traditionally detailed painted timber, slim-profile double-glazed sash windows. (Linked to 26/06318/LBC)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06273/FULL Awaiting decision

  9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

  Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/05473/LBC)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications