1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/05573/ADV Decided

  1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Decided 14 Sep 2026 Advertising

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 79 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  26/05573/ADV Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Decided Advertising

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  25/09279/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; creation of new door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors, new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level, three new ventilation ducts at roof level and associated internal works to partitions and internal doors. (Amendments to previously approved listed building consent RN: 25/04857/LBC)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 51 docs

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04561/ADFULL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed section drawings of windows/doors to rear first floor of 28 James Street pursuant to Part 1 of Condition 5 of planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN: 25/04913/FULL).

  Decided Windows or glazing

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04555/ADLBC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed drawings showing bathroom connections into historic wall panelling at first and second floor levels, new internal doors; existing and proposed section drawings showing retrofit of front windows and associated alterations required to existing fabric, inlcuding the new glass baulstrade where relevant pursuant to condition 7 of Listed Building consent dated 31st March 2026 (RN:25/09279/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA

  26/04554/ADLBC Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Detailed section drawings of windows/doors to rear first floor of 28 James Street pursuant to Part 1 of Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 31 March 2026 (RN: 25/09279/LBC).

  Decided Windows or glazing

• 1 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA

  25/06108/LBC Submitted 27 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of a single large umbrella to replace two existing umbrellas covering external seating area.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• 26/06616/ADV Awaiting decision

  6 Eccleston Street London SW1W 9LS

  Display of non-illuminated fascia individual lettering measuring 3.760mm x 300mm. Display of two internally illuminated hanging sign measuring 900mm x 1200mm (linked to 26/06615/FULL)

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06444/ADV Refused

  107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

  Display of an internally illuminated (backlit letters only) projecting sign measuring 0.60m x 0.77m on the Neal Street elevation. [Split decision].

  21 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06578/ADV Awaiting decision

  Connaught Hotel Carlos Place London W1K 2AL

  Display of one externally illuminated 30ft Christmas tree and decorations measuring 10m x 4m for a temporary period from 14 November 2026 until 02 January 2027.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/06517/ADV Awaiting decision

  22 Haymarket London SW1Y 4DQ

  Display of nine non illuminated vinyls measuring 2.3m X 4m and 2.4m X 3.6m

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06540/ADV Awaiting decision

  35 Carnaby Street London W1F 7DP

  Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.27m X 0.459m, internally illuminated projecting sign 0.493m X 0.3m and non illuminated Vinyl 1.799m X 0.352m

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Advertising