Benjamin Franklin House 36 Craven Street London WC2N 5NF

1. 19 Sep 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 30 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 30 October 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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• 15 Craven Street London WC2N 5PB

  25/09280/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition 31 docs

• 1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RH

  26/02475/EIASCR Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  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.

  Awaiting decision Outline Extension 4 docs

• 1 Embankment Place London WC2N 6RH

  26/05097/FULL Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Alterations to the existing building to provide a new extension to Villers Street; partial facade replacement and new external terraces; roof level extensions; refurbishment and associated alterations; public realm and highway works; and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP

  26/00560/LBC Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  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].

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +2 29 docs
  Several homes

• 31 Craven Street London WC2N 5NP

  26/00561/FULL Submitted 30 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  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.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 50 docs
  Several homes

• 11 Strand London WC2N 5HR

  21/08610/FULL Submitted 16 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Development comprising infilling at ground floor (undercroft) level to Strand and Charing Cross frontages to create additional retail floorspace (Use Class E(a))

  Refused Full applications 21 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
• 26/04141/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
• 26/06288/LBC Awaiting decision

  Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  Installation of a new riser as per GW10 design comprising a single riser with 7 entries and 9 Taylor valves to be installed. (Linked with 26/06287/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06270/LBC Awaiting decision

  Maisonette Basement And Ground Floor 101 Hereford Road London W2 5BB

  Amalgamation of existing lower ground and ground floor maisonette to with the first floor flat to create a single dwelling and associated internal works including creation of a staircase. (Linked with 26/06269/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06230/LBC Awaiting decision

  10 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE

  Internal redecoration/refurbishment to the existing Caffe Nero including redecorating throughout, replacing the tiled floor in the customer area, raising the timber floor by 180mm on the left-hand side upon entry to bring interest to the area, for the existing large, boxed window cils on right-hand side upon entry; the one on the far right will be removed to give way for more seating, with the other being adapted to allow for leg space below, and two bespoke decorative chandeliers to be hung in the customer area which will be installed with structural engineer approval.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings