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

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

• 26/07064/FULL Awaiting decision

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

  Replacement Windows, Louvres and Doors to Houghton Street and Clare Market.

  Submitted 15 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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. 16 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 19 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

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.

   Westminster took a median of 86 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 amendment applications in a median of 81 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  26/07064/FULL Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~14 Dec

  Replacement Windows, Louvres and Doors to Houghton Street and Clare Market.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 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

• 26/07181/NMA Awaiting decision

  Newlands House 37 - 40 Berners Street London W1T 3NA

  Amendments to planning permission dated 9th October 2025 (RN:25/04048/FULL) forInfilling of the ground floor undercroft along Mortimer Street (Class E), replacement of ground floor frontage to the whole building and refurbishment of the upper floor facades. Namely, alterations to the approved green roof area at the site.

  Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/07132/NMA Awaiting decision

  157 - 159 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NA

  Amendments to planning permission dated 27 August 2026 (RN: 26/04666/FULL) for the: Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch. NAMELY, to allow alteration to design of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/07086/NMA Awaiting decision

  Windsor House 50 Victoria Street London SW1H 0TL

  Amendments to planning permission dated 18th September 2026 (RN 26/01445/FULL) for the Refurbishment of Windsor House and Christchurch House (excluding residential part), including re-cladding and amendment of facades, replacement of windows, new end-of-trip facilities, installation of roof-level plant and screening, and associated works, to provide office, retail, restaurant and indoor recreation accommodation (Class E) with amenity spaces, including a new roof level pavilion to Christchurch House and link bridge between Windsor House and Christchurch House. NAMELY, amendments to the wording of Conditions 1, 11, 12, 13,14, 15 and 26.

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Amendments
• 26/06211/NMA Decided

  15 Portland Place London W1B 1PT

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21 July 2022 (RN:22/03521/FULL) which varied Condition 5 of planning permission dated 11 April 2018 (17/10815/FULL) for: Use of the building for a temporary period of 20 years as a medical use (Use Class D1) personal to OM Tower LLP namely to amend the wording of Condition 3 to omit the words " No one else may benefit from this permission" to allow the use by third party practitioners.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/07002/NMA Awaiting decision

  Queens Court Queensway London W2 4QN

  Amendments to planning permission dated 1st April 2026 (RN:26/00004/FULL) for Replacement of shopfront at 31-33 Queensway. Namely, to create a more openable shopfront fronting on Queensway.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Amendments