York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/05586/NMA Decided

  York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL) for 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, namely the omission of two dormer windows at 8th floor level.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 25/09309/ADFULL Granted

  York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

  Details of door sets at the Kingsway entrance and photographic samples of the facing materials pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL).

  Decided 19 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 25/04455/FULL Granted

  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.

  Decided 21 Nov 2025 Full applications

1. 30 Jun 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 7 Jul 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 21 November 2025, 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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• York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

  25/04455/FULL Submitted 30 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications 33 docs

• York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

  25/09309/ADFULL Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of door sets at the Kingsway entrance and photographic samples of the facing materials pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL).

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

  26/05586/NMA Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL) for 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, namely the omission of two dormer windows at 8th floor level.

  Decided Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY

  26/03280/ADFULL Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  Details of how waste is to be stored, secure cycle storage; pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 4th November 2025

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• 9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY

  25/06489/FULL Submitted 11 Sep 2025 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• Ground Floor 11 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF

  26/05813/FULL Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Change of use of the existing ground floor unit from an office (Use Class E(g)) to a sushi takeaway shop (Sui Generis)., Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign with trough downlight, and a projecting sign with integrated downlight; Installation of a retractable awning to the shopfront; Installation of a high-level louvre within the existing shopfront glazing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 26/06992/ADV Decided

  78 - 80 Wigmore Street London W1U 2SJ

  Display of self-adhesive vinyl in the windows measuring 3.06m x 2.16m.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07194/ADV Awaiting decision

  98 Victoria Street London SW1E 5JL

  Display of two internally illuminated double-sided projecting signs, each measuring 0.57m × 0.67m. (Linked with 26/07193/FULL)

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07160/ADV Awaiting decision

  18 - 21 Haymarket London SW1Y 4DQ

  Display of non illuminated fascia sign measauring 2.3m X 4m and 2.4m X 3.6m

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07157/ADV Awaiting decision

  41 - 44 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7NF

  Display of one non illuminated projection sign, measuring 800mm x 300mm

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/07125/ADV Awaiting decision

  1 Upper St Martin's Lane London WC2H 9NY

  Display of 2 externally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 1.00m x 1.00m; 8 externally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.40m x 3.35m; 1 no. fanlight measuring 0.80m x 1.40m

  19 Oct 2026 Advertising