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
Installation of louvres and planters (Linked to 26/03554/LBC)
As published by the council, reference 26/03553/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03553/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 29 May 2026
- Validated
- 29 May 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- SW1A 2BX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 17 applications since 2022: 10 approved, 0 refused.
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26/06004/ADLBC Decided
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
Details of where on site the doors to be removed are to be stored pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 15 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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26/01821/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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26/01759/ADV Awaiting decision
Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
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)
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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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29 May 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
48 documents on file for this application
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Old War Office Whitehall London SW1A 2BX
90% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul
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)
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 48 docs -
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Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 15 docs -
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Details of canopy and its component parts, fixing details, and rain water management pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 April 2025 (RN: 25/00906/LBC).
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Details of specification and sample of relaid Quandrangle setts pursuant to Condition 18 (b) of listed building consent dated 29th June 2021 (RN:20/04928/LBC)
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Details of mock-ups of plant room 'window displays' pursuant to Condition 18 (i) of listed building consent dated 29th June 2021 (RN:20/04928/LBC)
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