Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 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
• 26/02125/ADV Awaiting decision

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

  Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Advertising
• 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 Granted

  Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

  Decided 13 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

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

  Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

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

  26/02125/ADV Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

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

  Installation of non-illuminated hanging and fascia signs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 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

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

  88% 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

  84% 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

• 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

  12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

  Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

  Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings