Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 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 Granted

  Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

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

  Decided 19 Feb 2026 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.

   Westminster took a median of 91 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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

  26/07336/LBC Submitted 27 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec

  Installation of replacement timber handrail and brackets to one flight of main staircase within hotel.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 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

• 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
• 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

  Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings