Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

This site has had 4 applications since 2025.

• 26/05242/LBC Decided

  Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  External alterations to Villiers Street facade comprising replacement of partially louvered windows with fully louvered windows.

  Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05874/APA Awaiting decision

  Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  Prior approval under part 18 (class a) of the town and country planning (general permitted development) (England) order 2015 Villiers Street façade external alterations at London Charing Cross station, WC2N 5HF

  Submitted 3 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 25/08336/LBC Awaiting decision

  Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  Alterations to shopfronts of retail units 17 and 18 within station concourse.

  Submitted 14 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 7 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  26/05242/LBC Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  External alterations to Villiers Street facade comprising replacement of partially louvered windows with fully louvered windows.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ

  25/06009/LBC Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of a new staircase over existing stairs to basement and new level gate secured at top of staircase; and associated internal alterations to ground floor unit.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• Charing Cross Hotel Strand London WC2N 5HX

  25/06655/FULL Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of door and blocking up of five windows at ground, mezzanine and first floor levels to the south western elevation.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ

  25/05969/ADV Submitted 21 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Display of one externally illuminated fascia sign (letters only) 2.96m x 0.7m and one externally illuminated projecting sign mounted to the existing stonework measuring 0.95m x 0.6m.

  Granted Advertising 23 docs

• Charing Cross Hotel Strand London WC2N 5HX

  25/06656/LBC Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement of door and blocking up of five windows at ground, mezzanine and first floor levels to the south western elevation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 14 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ

  07/01199/LBC Submitted 9 Feb 2007 50 yards away

  Display of internally illuminated projecting sign and trough light to existing fascia sign.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 26/04878/LBC Decided

  34 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4QU

  Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/04141/LBC Decided

  80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG

  Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06288/LBC Awaiting decision

  Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  Installation of a new riser as per GW10 design comprising a single riser with 7 entries and 9 Taylor valves to be installed. (Linked with 26/06287/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06270/LBC Awaiting decision

  Maisonette Basement And Ground Floor 101 Hereford Road London W2 5BB

  Amalgamation of existing lower ground and ground floor maisonette to with the first floor flat to create a single dwelling and associated internal works including creation of a staircase. (Linked with 26/06269/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/06230/LBC Awaiting decision

  10 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE

  Internal redecoration/refurbishment to the existing Caffe Nero including redecorating throughout, replacing the tiled floor in the customer area, raising the timber floor by 180mm on the left-hand side upon entry to bring interest to the area, for the existing large, boxed window cils on right-hand side upon entry; the one on the far right will be removed to give way for more seating, with the other being adapted to allow for leg space below, and two bespoke decorative chandeliers to be hung in the customer area which will be installed with structural engineer approval.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings