Bell House 8 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 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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• 6 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR

  26/02813/FULL Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Removal and replacement of existing rooftop condensers with two new VRF units and acoustic screen.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• 6 Bell Yard London WC2A 2JR

  25/05422/FULL Submitted 1 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Removal of the existing mechanical plant and installation of new mechanical plant with acoustic screens at main roof level.

  Refused Full applications 25 docs

• 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT

  25/06795/LBC Submitted 22 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Internal alterations at basement, ground, and mezzanine levels and replacement of air conditioning unit within acoustic enclosure to rear first floor roof.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs

• 194 Fleet Street London EC4A 2LT

  25/06794/FULL Submitted 22 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Use of the first floor mezzanine as a public house (Sui Generis) and amalgamation with existing public house; and replacement of air conditioning unit within acoustic enclosure to rear first floor roof.

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• 5 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1LG

  24/01244/NMA Submitted 25 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Non-material amendments under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission 20/00546/FULMAJ dated 16 September 2021 to: add a planning condition to secure the methodology for the dismantling and reinstating of the stone tower on the North-West corner of the building

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• 5 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1LG

  23/01342/MDC Submitted 6 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Submission of details of SuDS and drainage measures pursuant to the discharge of Condition 13 of planning permission 20/00546/FULMAJ dated 16th September 2021

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL 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 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications