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Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS

Granted Westminster 25/07625/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation of External Lighting to Northern Estate. (49-50 Parliament Street, 53 Parliament Street, 54 Parliament Street)

As published by the council, reference 25/07625/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/07625/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
21 Oct 2025
Validated
21 Oct 2025
Decided
18 Feb 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW1A 2NS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/06950/LBC Awaiting decision

    Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS

    Temporary intrusive survey and investigation works, including opening-up works to external walls, roofs, courtyards, window reveals and facade cladding with associated building fabric, together with reinstatement works.

    Submitted 12 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06205/FULL Awaiting decision

    Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS

    Temporary ground investigation works and archaeological monitoring including the excavation of trial pits and boreholes within Richmond House.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Oct 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 18 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 18 February 2026, 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.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS

    26/06205/FULL Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    Temporary ground investigation works and archaeological monitoring including the excavation of trial pits and boreholes within Richmond House.

    Awaiting decision Full applications
  • Richmond House 79 Whitehall London SW1A 2NS

    26/06950/LBC Submitted 12 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

    Temporary intrusive survey and investigation works, including opening-up works to external walls, roofs, courtyards, window reveals and facade cladding with associated building fabric, together with reinstatement works.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing
  • 1 - 8 Richmond Terrace London SW1A 2NJ

    26/01318/FULL Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Apr

    Excavation of trial trenches to 1-8 Richmond Terrace

    Awaiting decision Full applications
  • 49 - 53 Parliament Street London SW1A 2NH

    22/03881/LBC Submitted 14 Jun 2022 50 yards away

    Installation of electrical equipment.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs
  • New Scotland Yard Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2JL

    26/04193/FULL Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

    Variation of conditions 14 and 15 of panning permission dated 27 April 2016 (RN: 15/07497/FULL) for the: 'Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed use development comprising office (Class B1) and retail (Classes A1 & A3) across x2 four storey podiums, each with three residential buildings above (total of x6 residential buildings) ranging from 14 to 20 storeys high, providing residential units (including affordable residential units). Provision of new walkway and landscaping between the podiums and a retail pavilion at ground level. Erection of up to three basement levels comprising residential facilities, cycle storage (commercial and residential), plant and parking spaces.' NAMELY, to allow roadside deliveries to Unit 2.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 4 docs
  • Norman Shaw North Parliamentary Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2TT

    22/03887/ADFULL Submitted 14 Jun 2022 50 yards away

    Details of modified or replacement windows and doors condition 5 part (i) of planning permission dated 9th September 2021 (RN: 21/02099/FULL).22/03887/ADFULL

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

In Westminster

  • 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