4 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH

1. 5 Sep 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 7 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 7 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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• James Street Covent Garden London

  22/04048/ADV Submitted 21 Jun 2022 50 yards away

  Display of externally illuminated temporary festive festoon lighting measuring 8.0m x 100m.

  Granted Advertising 20 docs

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04561/ADFULL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed section drawings of windows/doors to rear first floor of 28 James Street pursuant to Condition 5 (part 1) of planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN: 25/04913/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04555/ADLBC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed drawings showing bathroom connections into historic wall panelling at first and second floor levels, new internal doors; existing and proposed section drawings showing retrofit of front windows and associated alterations required to existing fabric, inlcuding the new glass baulstrade where relevant pursuant to condition 7 of Listed Building consent dated 31st March 2026 (RN:25/09279/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04554/ADLBC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed section drawings of windows/doors to rear first floor of 28 James Street pursuant to condition 5 (part 1) of Listed Building consent dated 31st March 2026 (RN:25/09279/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  25/09279/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; creation of new door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors, new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level, three new ventilation ducts at roof level and associated internal works to partitions and internal doors. (Amendments to previously approved listed building consent RN: 25/04857/LBC)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 51 docs

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  25/09252/NMA Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN 25/04913/FULL) for 'Use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; installation of new air conditioning equipment at rear first floor level; replacement of all windows at Nos. 29 and 30 James Street with Heritage double glazed sash windows; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated external alterations'. NAMELY to make external amendments to the rear of the building and internal alterations to the building

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 50 docs

• 26/04878/LBC Decided

  34 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4QU

  Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06299/LBC Awaiting decision

  Apartment 33 24 Park Crescent London W1B 1AA

  Alterations to internal partitions, door openings, doors and floor finishes.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06305/LBC Awaiting decision

  33A Dean Street London W1D 4PP

  Installation of new concrete slab with drainage channels at basement level and new fire surround in B.01.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06318/LBC 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 26/06317/FULL)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/04141/LBC Decided

  80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG

  Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings