7 Whitcomb Street London WC2H 7HA

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 July 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.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Hobhouse Court London

  25/03985/MOD106 Submitted 9 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  Deed of Variation to Section 106 agreement of permission dated 09 June 2015 (RN: 14/01000/FULL) to remove the requirement for the first-floor space of 3 Whitcomb Street to be used or designed to be used for commercial purposes as a public art gallery within class D1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended.

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 15 Whitcomb Street London WC2H 7HA

  26/00424/FULL Submitted 23 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  Installation of replacement gate.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• 12 - 13 Suffolk Street London SW1Y 4HG

  25/06128/NMA Submitted 28 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 16 April 2025 (RN 24/08637/FULL) for: Installation of plant equipment in an acoustic enclosure in the rear courtyard; erection of glazed link bridge to south elevation at first floor level; and, decorative and repair works to the facades. Namely, increase in size of plant equipment and acoustic enclosure and new planter in rear courtyard.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 1 - 4 Suffolk Street London SW1Y 4HG

  26/00189/ADLBC Submitted 14 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Detailed drawings of new doors pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated the 6 November 2025 (RN: 25/04083/LBC).

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 15 Suffolk Street London SW1Y 4HG

  26/01038/TCA Submitted 18 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Apr

  T1 ? x1 Holm Oak tree in the grounds of 15 Suffolk Street and within a conservation area. Reduce the crown height by 2.5 metres and crown width by 1.5 metres. Reduce the crown density by removing dead, crossing and damaged branches. Raise the crown to achieve a clearance of 2.5 metres above ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• The National Gallery Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN

  26/00257/LBC Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Internal alterations at Level -1 of the Sainsbury Wing to reconfigure back-of-house service accommodation, including enlargement of the existing events pantry, formation of a dedicated dishwashing facility, provision of a new janitors cupboard, and installation of a discreet sliding storage wall within the lift lobby.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• 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