Empire House 175 Piccadilly London W1J 9EN

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 August 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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• 52 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6LX

  25/09260/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of one external condenser unit at first-floor roof level and installation of lourves to first floor lightwell window.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 52 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6LX

  25/09259/FULL Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of one external condenser unit at first-floor roof level and installation of lourves to first floor lightwell window.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 20 docs

• Egyptian House 170-173 Picadilly London W1J 9EJ

  23/03865/FULL Submitted 9 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Internal and external refurbishment works including minor works of demolition including installation of plant, in order to combine no.172 and 173, two existing Class E units, for use of part ground floor and basement of 172-173 Piccadilly within a Class E a/b use, and to reestablish Unit 6 Piccadilly Arcade as a standalone Class E unit. (Linked with 23/03866/LBC)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 57 docs

• 52 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6LX

  25/07507/FULL Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of an external door opening, window, and staircase to the central link block to provide access to an external courtyard, and internal refurbishment works.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 52 Jermyn Street London SW1Y 6LX

  25/07508/LBC Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of an external door opening, window, and staircase to the central link block to provide access to an external courtyard, and internal refurbishment works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs

• Piccadilly Arcade London

  26/00341/LBC Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar

  Installation of wall mounted lighting on columns to provide vertical illumination; installation of speakers, CCTV and light projector; hidden LED strips within ceiling coves; linear uplighting and vertical lighting on the Piccadilly and Jermyn Street facades; installation of steel brackets, hidden behind pilasters for the hanging of seasonal decorations; and, restoration and enhancement of the decorative pendants, and general localised repairs and repainting throughout the arcade. (Linked to 26/00340/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 26/06288/LBC Decided

  Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  Installation of a gas pipework to south elevation and wall. (Linked with 26/06287/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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