Planning application
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Amendments to planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL) for Alteration and refurbishment of the ground floor entrances on both Kingsway and Kean Street; alterations to the 8th floor rear elevation in association with improved access to the external amenity terrace; installation of air conditioning condensers on the rooftop of the building; and replacement of the associated existing plant screen. Namely, the omission of two dormer windows at 8th floor level
As published by the council, reference 26/05586/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05586/NMA
- Category
- Amendments
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- WC2B 6UJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Aug 2026
Received by Westminster
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22 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 October 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 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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 amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Details of door sets at the Kingsway entrance and photographic samples of the facing materials pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL).
Granted Full applications 12 docs -
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Alteration and refurbishment of the ground floor entrances on both Kingsway and Kean Street; alterations to the 8th floor rear elevation in association with improved access to the external amenity terrace; installation of air conditioning condensers on the rooftop of the building; and replacement of the associated existing plant screen.
Granted Full applications 33 docs -
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Display of externally illuminated (Backlit) fascia sign above front entrance measuring 1.40m x 0.15m and a non illuminated sign above rear entrance measuring 0.70m x 0.08m.
Granted Advertising 30 docs -
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87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul
Details of how waste is to be stored, secure cycle storage; pursuant to condition 5 and 6 of planning permission dated 4th November 2025
Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs -
9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY
Dual/alternative use of part ground floor for education (Class F1 (a)) or offices (Class E (g)).
Granted Full applications 19 docs -
Ground Floor 11 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF
87% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct
Change of use of the existing ground floor unit from an office (Use Class E(g)) to a sushi takeaway shop (Sui Generis)., Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign with trough downlight, and a projecting sign with integrated downlight; Installation of a retractable awning to the shopfront; Installation of a high-level louvre within the existing shopfront glazing.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs
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Amendments to planning permission dated 25 September 2025 (25/05108/FULL) for: Alterations to rear extension at first floor level including creation of rear roof terrace at second floor level; replacement of first and second floor level front windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of front door; reinstatement of period windows and doors namely, to allow replacement of second floor rear full height sash window with set of french doors.
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