Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/04795/FULL Awaiting decision

  Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  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)

  Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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.

• 26/04795/FULL Awaiting decision

  Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  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)

  Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 26/04795/FULL Awaiting decision

  Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  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)

  Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications

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• 2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  26/07441/ADV Submitted 2 Nov 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Dec

  Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  26/07442/LBC Submitted 2 Nov 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Dec

  Installation of festoon lights to the front elevation from top of existing columns to canopy fascia level including installation of perimeter lightbox to main top sign and coloured light to columns.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  26/04795/FULL Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  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)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 94 docs

• The Pavilion Corner Of Irving Street And Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DT

  23/03640/ADV Submitted 1 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Display of 1 roof level rotating National Portrait Gallery logo measuring 700mm x 750mm; 4 non-illuminated signage boards measuring 2670mm x 150mm; 2 non-illuminated internally mounted signage vinyls 2170mm x 450mm; and 3 non-illuminated signage vinyls 2260mm x 2750mm.

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• The Pavilion Corner Of Irving Street And Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DT

  23/03639/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Alterations to retail kiosk including installation of a new metal framed glazed door and window; and replacement of external light fittings.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 24 docs

• Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BG

  26/04615/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Replacement of existing projecting vertical sign including replacement of existing hand-painted building name on the front elevation. (Linked with 26/04654/ADV)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 26/06288/LBC Decided

  Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

  Installation of a gas pipework to south elevation and wall. (Linked with 26/06287/FULL)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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