Planning application
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NG
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
Relates to 26/04155/FULL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations; and internal works including a new lift, replacement staircase and changes to the layout at all floors. (Linked to 26/04155/FULL)
As published by the council, reference 26/04156/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04156/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 23 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jun 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2H 7NG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/04155/FULL Awaiting decision
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NG
Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations; and internal works including a new lift, replacement staircase and changes to the layout at all floors. (Linked to 26/04156/LBC)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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26/04155/FULL Awaiting decision
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NG
Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations; and internal works including a new lift, replacement staircase and changes to the layout at all floors. (Linked to 26/04156/LBC)
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/04155/FULL Awaiting decision
16 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NG
Extension at first floor level; new and replacement windows, doors and external escape stairs; new ventilation plant; facade alterations; and internal works including a new lift, replacement staircase and changes to the layout at all floors. (Linked to 26/04156/LBC)
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
daab design limited Agent, a design practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 2013 · London
2 applications on PlanIndex
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
32 documents on file for this application
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