Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

  25/08336/LBC Submitted 14 Nov 2025 7m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jan

  Alterations to shopfronts of retail units 17 and 18 within station concourse.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Flat 11 23A Villiers Street London WC2N 6AR

  12/01386/CAC Submitted 8 Feb 2012 29m away

  Construction of a roof terrace at Flat 11.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 2 docs

• Flat 11 23A Villiers Street London WC2N 6AR

  12/01385/FULL Submitted 8 Feb 2012 29m away

  Construction of a roof terrace above existing flat roof area at Flat 11.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

  26/01579/ADV Submitted 11 Mar 2026 31m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  Display of the Lion sculpture for the Pride in the Quarter Trail, from period 1st June 2026 to 10th Auguest 2026.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 4 docs

• Victoria Embankment Gardens Villiers Street London WC2N 6ND

  26/02039/ADV Submitted 27 Mar 2026 31m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

  Display of non-illuminated sculpture measuring 1.1m x 0.9m for a temporary period from 1st June 2026 to 10 August 2026.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• 2 Villiers Street London WC2N 6NQ

  25/06009/LBC Submitted 22 Aug 2025 35m away

  Installation of a new staircase over existing stairs to basement and new level gate secured at top of staircase; and associated internal alterations to ground floor unit.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• 26/03606/DPAD Awaiting decision

  6 Crompton Street London W2 1ND

  Demolition of the main building down to the ground floor and retain and cap off the existing basement; demolition of external garages and the boundary walls retained; and new boundary wall or fencing.

  2 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/03580/P3JPA Awaiting decision

  Leconfield House Curzon Street London W1J 5JA

  Prior approval for change of use from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class 3) at Leconfield House, Curzon Street under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (Commercial, business and service to dwelling houses).

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01145/P3JPA Granted

  Stone House 9 Weymouth Street London W1W 6DB

  Change of use of ground floor of 9 Weymouth Street, a Commercial, Business, Services (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA (Commercial, business and service to dwelling houses).

  24 Feb 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02098/P3JPA Awaiting decision

  44 Ebury Mews East London SW1W 9QA

  Notification for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of the existing office accommodation (Class E) to provide one residential dwelling.

  30 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02097/P3JPA Awaiting decision

  40 - 42 Ebury Street London SW1W 0LU

  Notification for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of the existing office accommodation (Class E) to provide two residential dwellings.

  30 Mar 2026 Prior approval