Planning application
The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA
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.
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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.
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26/00222/ADV Decided
The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA
Display of non-illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.14m x 0.74m.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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
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The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA
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
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
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
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
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
Repainting of the shopfront facades, together with replacement of tenant signage.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 15 docs
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