39 - 40 Bedford Street London WC2E 9ER

1. 2 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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 decided full applications in a median of 91 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Henrietta Street London

  25/04311/FULL Submitted 25 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  Use of areas of the public highway outside Nos. 3, 4, 5-6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23-24, 30 and 32 Henrietta Street for the placing of table and chairs and provision of planters and public seating along Henrietta Street for a temporary five year period.

  Granted Full applications 58 docs

• 30 Maiden Lane London WC2E 7JS

  26/00086/FULL Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of plant equipment and associated works at roof level of 30 Maiden Lane.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• 19 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8QH

  25/07188/FULL Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 13 October 2023 (RN: 23/05812/FULL) for 'Use of an area of public highway measuring 7.8m x 0.8m for the placing of four tables and eight chairs on Bedford Street frontage in connection with existing public house'. Namely, to allow the continued use of the public highway for a further two year period.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

  25/08458/FULL Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 52 docs
  Small domestic

• 68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

  25/08447/LBC Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street. Internal alterations at ground to third floor levels.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 47 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HZ

  25/07884/LBC Submitted 30 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of a new shopfront, windows, doors and awnings onto Bedford Street and Chandos Place elevations, and internal alterations at ground and basement floor levels.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 28 docs

• 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Installation of a new shopfront with Medication Dispensing Outlet.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising replacement window and installation of double opening door.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06294/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

  Installation of railings and sliding lantern light at main roof level in connection with the use of the roof as a terrace.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06317/FULL Awaiting decision

  124 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UT

  Replacement of existing first-floor sash windows to the front and rear elevations with traditionally detailed painted timber, slim-profile double-glazed sash windows. (Linked to 26/06318/LBC)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06273/FULL Awaiting decision

  9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

  Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/05473/LBC)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications