Planning application
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Works: Windows or glazing
Relates to 26/05295/FULL
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Replacement of existing basement vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the basement wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05295/FULL)
As published by the council, reference 26/05296/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05296/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- WC2N 4JP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/05295/FULL Awaiting decision
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Replacement of existing vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05296/LBC)
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25/07601/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Detailed drawings of the windows and lourves pursuant to condition 3 of planning permssion dated 21st May 2025 (RN:25/01331/FULL ). Linked to 25/07669/ADLBC.
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25/07669/ADLBC Granted
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Detailed drawings of windows, showing how they will be fixed open and how the louvres will be attached to the frame. pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 21st May 2025 (RN: 25/01332/LBC).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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26/05295/FULL Awaiting decision
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Replacement of existing vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05296/LBC)
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/05295/FULL Awaiting decision
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Replacement of existing vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05296/LBC)
What happens while it is decided
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 87 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
87% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
Replacement of existing vehicle security gate and associated works including installation of a new folding metal gate, formation of a recessed gate housing within the existing wall, removal of part of the wall and window, installation of supporting columns and beams, construction of a recessed brick wall, vehicle detection loop, traffic light and access control equipment, adjustments to the kerb line, and associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05296/LBC)
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing -
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec
Detailed drawings of the windows and lourves pursuant to condition 3 of planning permssion dated 21st May 2025 (RN:25/01331/FULL ). Linked to 25/07669/ADLBC.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 3 docs -
Charing Cross Police Station Agar Street WC2N 4JP
Detailed drawings of windows, showing how they will be fixed open and how the louvres will be attached to the frame. pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 21st May 2025 (RN: 25/01332/LBC).
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 6 docs -
6 Agar Street London WC2N 4HN
Details of facing materials (namely granite, Portland stone, glass and windows); detailed drawings of all new external doors and windows including dormer surrounds for the Chandos Place and Bedford Street elevations; new louvers; glazing to fifth floor extension to Agar Street and cresting detail to new roof turrets pursuant to Conditions 11 and 12 of planning permission dated 11 May 2011 (RN: 10/10074).
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 7 docs -
6 Agar Street London WC2N 4HN
Details of facing materials (namely granite, Portland stone, glass and windows); detailed drawings of all new external doors and windows including dormer surrounds for the Chandos Place and Bedford Street elevations; new louvers; glazing to fifth floor extension to Agar Street; cresting detail to new roof turrets; and samples of cleaning pursuant to Conditions 2, 3 and 5 of listed building consent dated 11 May 2011 (RN: 10/10075).
Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 3 docs -
6 Agar Street London WC2N 4HN
Mansard roof extension to Chandos Place and Bedford Street facades (to replace existing plant rooms) and alterations at fifth floor level to Agar Street to provide additional office accommodation. Alterations to Agar Street facade including enlargement of office entrance and windows at street level. Replacement windows and glazing to all facades. Roof plant. [Site includes 1-5 Chandos Place and 4-6 Bedford Street.]
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
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