Planning application
25/09279/LBC
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA
Proposal
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)
As published by the council, reference 25/09279/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Dec 2025
Received by Westminster
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31 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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