London School Of Economics & Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/07071/NMA Awaiting decision

  London School Of Economics & Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21st Februrary 2018 (RN:17/05855/FULL) for Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 19 October 2016 (RN:16/05155/FULL) for demolition of existing buildings known as Clare Market, The Anchorage, the East Building, St Clements (partial) and Tower One (partial) and redevelopment to provide replacement interconnected academic facilities for Class D1 and ancillary uses, comprising a two storey basement, a part six storey / part 13 storey building and a seven storey core extension to the St Clements building and associated cycle parking and other works; all arranged around a new public square namely, removal of two cycle stands.

  Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 20/04703/FULL Granted

  London School Of Economics & Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE

  Installation of 17 window boxes with irrigation system to Connaught House and Columbia House second floor windows.

  Decided 12 Oct 2020 Full applications

1. 15 Oct 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 19 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• London School Of Economics & Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE

  26/07071/NMA Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~14 Dec

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21st Februrary 2018 (RN:17/05855/FULL) for Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 19 October 2016 (RN:16/05155/FULL) for demolition of existing buildings known as Clare Market, The Anchorage, the East Building, St Clements (partial) and Tower One (partial) and redevelopment to provide replacement interconnected academic facilities for Class D1 and ancillary uses, comprising a two storey basement, a part six storey / part 13 storey building and a seven storey core extension to the St Clements building and associated cycle parking and other works; all arranged around a new public square namely, removal of two cycle stands.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Demolition

• 14 Kingsway London WC2B 6HA

  26/00786/TELCOM Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar

  Removal and replacement of 6no antennas (overall height 40.5m AGL) and other associated ancillary works thereto.

  Awaiting decision Telecoms 15 docs

• University 1 - 4 Portsmouth Street London WC2A 2ES

  25/08118/LBC Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of non-illuminated hanging and fascia signs.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  25/06886/ADV Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Display of non-illuminated fascia signs at LSE Student Salon measuring 3.71m x 0.18m, 3.69m x 0.36m, 3.03m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m; and non-illuminated fascia sign at LSE Volunteer Centre measuring 4.86m x 0.18m and a non-illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.65m x 0.65m.

  Decided Advertising 23 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  26/02125/ADV Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Display of non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.66m x 0.88m.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• Kings Chambers 29 - 31 Portugal Street London WC2A 2HE

  25/06836/LBC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Replacement and addition of new external signage to both Kings Chambers and Lincolns Chambers.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 29 docs

• 26/05984/FULL Decided

  41 Sutherland Street London SW1V 4JX

  Replacement of front, side and rear windows with double glazed timber framed sash windows and replacement of a door with a double glazed timber framed door.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06134/FULL Decided

  Flat 10H Hyde Park Mansions Cabbell Street London NW1 5BG

  Replacement of front and rear second floor level windows with slim-profile double-glazed panels, retaining the existing window and door frames.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/07258/FULL Awaiting decision

  16A Croxley Road London W9 3HL

  Installation of air to air heat pumps to offices and bedrooms.

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/07193/FULL Awaiting decision

  98 Victoria Street London SW1E 5JL

  Shopfront alterations. (Linked with 26/07194/ADV)

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/07187/FULL Awaiting decision

  Ground Floor Flat 151 Portnall Road London W9 3BN

  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications