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The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/06491/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Installation of a telecommunications cable within the listed building to provide fibre connectivity.

As published by the council, reference 26/06491/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/06491/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Pending
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
22 Sep 2026
Postcode
WC2E 8RA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/04206/ADV Awaiting decision

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Display of 25 paper sculptures for a temporary period of three months to celebrate the Royal Ballet School's centenary from 22 June 2026 - 30 September 2026.

    Submitted 25 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00222/ADV Decided

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.14m x 0.74m.

    Decided 16 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • 23/04612/ADV Granted

    The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    Display of two non-illuminated projecting signs each measuring 60cm x 60cm; and two non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 175.6cm x 22cm and 159.6cm x 20cm.

    Decided 18 Jul 2023 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 17 November 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 72 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 100 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

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    26/00222/ADV Submitted 15 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Display of non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.14m x 0.74m.

    Decided Advertising 12 docs
  • West Piazza The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    26/03874/FULL Submitted 12 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

    Use of part of the Piazza area outside/between Units 21 and 22 The Market Building for the placing of 18 tables, 36 chairs and a counter in an area measuring 3m x 11m and in connection with 3 Henrietta Street for a temporary period of six months.

    Withdrawn Full applications
  • 8 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HD

    22/04989/ADLBC Submitted 22 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Details of works to hearths; how the window in room labelled 3018 is to be overclad internally; the relationship of ductwork to retained historic fabric; and skirtings to be retained or replaced pursuant to conditions 6 and 8 of listed building consent 01 June 2022 (RN: 22/03025/LBC).

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • 27 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RD

    26/00609/LBC Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

    Minor external alterations comprising the redecoration of the unit facade at lower ground floor of the Southern Hall, together with the reconfiguration and placement of furniture of the existing outdoor seating area and associated works. Internal alterations for a new fit out of the existing lower ground floor unit, together with associated signage. (Linked with 26/00608/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs
  • 27 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RD

    26/00608/FULL Submitted 3 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~31 Mar

    External alterations comprising the redecoration of the unit facade at lower ground floor of the Southern Hall, together with the reconfiguration and placement of furniture of the existing outdoor seating area and associated works. Internal alterations for a new fit out of the existing lower ground floor unit, together with associated signage. (Linked with 26/00609/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs
  • 3A The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

    25/06317/LBC Submitted 5 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Repainting of the shopfront facades, together with replacement of tenant signage.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06550/LBC Awaiting decision

    Upper Maisonette 22 Clarendon Gardens London W9 1AZ

    Internal alterations to second floor. (amended scheme).

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06567/LBC Awaiting decision

    105 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AA

    Removal of brick pier between two garage openings and introduction of new fanlights on rear elevation (105 Eccleston Mews) (LInked to 26/06566/FULL)

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06506/LBC Awaiting decision

    Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

    Internal alterations including the removal and addition of partitions.

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06531/LBC Awaiting decision

    Darley House 27 Gilbert Street London W1K 5HQ

    Installation of an automatically opening smoke vent (AOV) on the main flat roof and associated opening above 4th Floor landing. (Linked with 26/06530/FULL)

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06507/LBC Awaiting decision

    Basement And Ground Floor 3 New Row London WC2N 4LH

    Installation of an internally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.5m x 0.5m; and an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.28m x 0.6m. (Linked with 26/04787/ADV)

    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings