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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• 13 Craven Street London WC2N 5PB

  23/02853/FULL Submitted 28 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of 2 air source heat pumps in rear lightwell area at ground floor level.

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• 13 Craven Street London WC2N 5PB

  23/02854/LBC Submitted 28 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Office refurbishment including internal alterations and installation of two air source heat pumps in rear lightwell area at ground floor level.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

• 15 Craven Street London WC2N 5PB

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

  88% 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

  88% 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

• 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
• 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

  Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

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