44 Essex Street London WC2R 3JF

1. 16 Feb 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 April 2026, 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster's median decision took 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Last Temple House 22 Devereux Court London WC2R 3JJ

  26/03740/ADFULL Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Details of new pavement grille and stone surround pursuant to condition 4ii of planning permission dated 23 April 2025 (RN: 24/06054/FULL) [Linked to 26/03779/ADLBC]

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs

• Last Temple House 22 Devereux Court London WC2R 3JJ

  26/03779/ADLBC Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  Details of new pavement grille and stone surround pursuant to condition 5ii of listed building consent dated 23 April 2025 (RN: 24/06055/LBC) [Linked to 26/03740/ADFULL]

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• The George 213 Strand London WC2R 1AP

  25/08911/FULL Submitted 8 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of roof lantern with openable roof light (Flat 2).

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 38 docs

• 216 Strand London WC2R 1AP

  25/05056/LBC Submitted 21 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of Royal Warrant crest.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Second Floor South New Court Middle Temple London EC4Y 9BE

  24/00918/LDC Submitted 23 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  The submission is a condition application document authored by Edward Dunderdale of Purcell architects which contained an analysis of the existing construction and materials, relevant drawings and photographs and a proposed method for undertaking the works that specifically addresses conditions 2, 3 & 4.

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 200 Strand London WC2R 1DJ

  26/00263/FULL Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to existing telecommunications site involving the proposed relocation of 6no. radio antennas to the north, west and eastern corners of the rooftop, the relocation of a transmission dish to the eastern corner of the rooftop, the relocation of 3no. cabinets to a new rooftop support grillage and ancillary development, all for the purpose of telecommunications.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 26/01122/PALHE Withdrawn

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  short back and sides around the exterior

  Received 23 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/05874/APA Awaiting decision

  Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  Prior approval under part 18 (class a) of the town and country planning (general permitted development) (England) order 2015 Villiers Street façade external alterations at London Charing Cross station, WC2N 5HF

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 26/03606/DPAD Awaiting decision

  6 Crompton Street London W2 1ND

  Demolition of the main building down to the ground floor and retain and cap off the existing basement; demolition of external garages and the boundary walls retained; and new boundary wall or fencing.

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/03580/P3JPA Awaiting decision

  Leconfield House Curzon Street London W1J 5JA

  Prior approval for change of use from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class 3) at Leconfield House, Curzon Street under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (Commercial, business and service to dwelling houses).

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01145/P3JPA Granted

  Stone House 9 Weymouth Street London W1W 6DB

  Change of use of ground floor of 9 Weymouth Street, a Commercial, Business, Services (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (Commercial, business and service to dwelling houses).

  Received 24 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval