Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

This site has had 5 applications since 2025.

• 26/02436/FULL Awaiting decision

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

  Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 26/02303/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

  Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/06886/ADV Decided

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

  Decided 13 Feb 2026 Advertising
• 25/06836/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Replacement and addition of new external signage for both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers. (Linked to 25/06886/ADV)

  Submitted 23 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 9 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

  25/08118/LBC Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

  Installation of non- illuminated hanging and fascia signs. (Linked with 25/06886/ADV)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  25/06886/ADV Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

  Decided Advertising 23 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  25/06836/LBC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

  Replacement and addition of new external signage for both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers. (Linked to 25/06886/ADV)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  26/02303/LBC Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02436/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  26/02436/FULL Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Change of use from class A2 (bank) to class E (commercial) including minior internal alterations and change of paint colour of front facade. (Linked to 26/02303/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 22 docs

• 13 - 14 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

  26/05186/CLOPUD Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  To confirm the basement, ground and first floors of the building is in Class E (Commercial, business and service) use and that its use for any use within Class E including a Tea Shop would not require further planning permission.

  Decided Lawful development

• 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06070/ADV Granted

  36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

  Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/05573/ADV Decided

  1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/06184/ADV Awaiting decision

  Royal Horseguards Hotel 2 Whitehall Court London SW1A 2EL

  Display of two non-illuminated hotel-branded flags measuring 2m X 0.1m mounted on two angled wall-mounted flagpoles on the northern elevation. [Linked to 26/05884/LBC].

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06217/ADV Awaiting decision

  208 Regent Street London W1B 5BD

  Display of non illuminared fascia sign measuring 0.702m X 0.25m, 0.845m X 0.3m, externally illuminated hanging sign 0.65m X 0.65m, 0.1m X 1.8m, non illuminated other sign 0.2m X 0.29m, 0.4m X 0.2m, 0.4m X 0.2m

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Advertising