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 Part 1 of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN: 25/04913/FULL).

  Decided 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 Part 1 of Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 31 March 2026 (RN: 25/09279/LBC).

  Decided 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

• 26/06288/LBC Decided

  Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  Installation of a gas pipework to south elevation and wall. (Linked with 26/06287/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

  12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

  Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings