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Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

Awaiting decision Westminster 25/06836/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Relates to 25/06886/ADV

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Replacement and addition of new external signage for both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers. (Linked to 25/06886/ADV)

As published by the council, reference 25/06836/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/06836/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
23 Sep 2025
Validated
28 Oct 2025
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2A 2HE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025.

  • 26/02436/FULL Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

    Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02303/LBC Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02125/ADV Awaiting decision

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • 25/06886/ADV Decided

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Sep 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 28 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 25/06886/ADV Decided

    Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Advertising

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

London School of Economics Agent

Converted-closed

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

24 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 95 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02303/LBC Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

    Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs
  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02125/ADV Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

    Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs
  • University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

    25/08118/LBC Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

    Installation of non- illuminated hanging and fascia signs. (Linked with 25/06886/ADV)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs
  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    25/06886/ADV Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

    Decided Advertising 23 docs
  • Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

    26/02436/FULL Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

    Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 22 docs
  • 13 - 14 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

    26/05186/CLOPUD Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    To confirm the basement, ground and first floors of the building is in Class E (Commercial, business and service) use and that its use for any use within Class E including a Tea Shop would not require further planning permission.

    Decided Lawful development

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