Planning application
26/04796/LBC
Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF
Proposal
Refurbishment and extension comprising partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04795/FULL)
As published by the council, reference 26/04796/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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26/04795/FULL Awaiting decision
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Partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04796/LBC)
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26/04615/LBC Awaiting decision
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26/04654/ADV Awaiting decision
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25/09292/FULL Granted
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