Planning application
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Display of one non-illuminated plaque sign measuring 0.4m x 0.52m and one non illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.65m x 0.75m (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01821/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 26/01759/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01759/ADV
- Type
- Advert Application (ADV)
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 18 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 18 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1A 2BX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 15 applications since 2022: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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26/06004/ADLBC Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Details of confirmation in writting as to where on site the doors hereby approved to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15th July 2026 (RN 26/03554/LBC)
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26/05609/FULL Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 29 June 2021 (RN: 20/04931/FULL) namely, to allow the terraces adjacent to the restaurant/bar at sixth floor level as shown on drawing number 0256-Z06 R10 to be used by customers of the restaurant/bar between 08.00 and 22.30 hours daily.
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26/04699/LBC Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Internal alterations to Apartment 6.08 at Level 6.
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26/03554/LBC Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Alterations to roof structure and bulkheads, replacement of walls, replacement of lights, alterations to flooring, new painting, new fixtures and fitting, installation of new louvres and planters and associated works. In connection with works approved dated 21 February 2024 (RN 24/01138/LBC)
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26/03553/FULL Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Installation of louvres and planters (Linked to 26/03554/LBC)
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26/01821/LBC Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV)
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25/08552/FULL Granted
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with the works.
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25/08553/LBC Granted
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Installation of walls to the quadrangle pavilion canopy including all fixtures and fittings associated with the works.
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25/06955/LBC Granted
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Installation of vinyl graphics to existing windows and hoarding for a temporary period from 12 October 2025 to 30 June 2026.
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25/06951/ADV Granted
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Display of non illuminated vinyl graphic signs to windows measuring 1.515m X 0.8m, non illuminated hoarding sign measuring 19m X 2.58m for a temporary period from 12 October 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 13 May 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
89% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct
Details of confirmation in writting as to where on site the doors hereby approved to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15th July 2026 (RN 26/03554/LBC)
Awaiting decision -
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Details of canopy and its component parts, fixing details and rain water management pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 14 April 2025 (RN: 25/00905/FULL).
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Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
90% historically approved · decision due ~15 May
Installation of wall plaque and hanging sign (Whitehall Place). (Linked with 26/01759/ADV)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs -
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
87% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct
Variation of Condition 13 of planning permission dated 29 June 2021 (RN: 20/04931/FULL) namely, to allow the terraces adjacent to the restaurant/bar at sixth floor level as shown on drawing number 0256-Z06 R10 to be used by customers of the restaurant/bar between 08.00 and 22.30 hours daily.
Awaiting decision Full applications -
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep
Internal alterations to Apartment 6.08 at Level 6.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
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Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.9m x 5.34m and one externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.7m x 0.6m. (Retrospective)
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