Planning application
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Internal alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/07267/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/07267/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 23 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 23 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW1A 2AS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 10 applications since 2025: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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26/07174/LBC Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Replacement of the existing security pods and doors with upgraded security pods and doors, together with upgrading of the existing security desk in a similar form to the existing to meet enhanced security requirements, and associated making good to existing modern tiled floor, ceiling and wall finishes.
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26/03157/LBC Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
External maintenance and repair of the external facades and roofs including the installation of scaffolding to facilitate works.
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26/01944/LBC Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01943/FULL).
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26/01943/FULL Awaiting decision
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01944/LBC).
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26/01067/CLLB Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Internal works within fourth floor.
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25/09096/ADLBC Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
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25/09096/ADFULL Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
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25/07816/CLLB Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Temporary external alterations to fourth floor roof, not involving any additional floorspace or change of use.
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25/07141/LBC Granted
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Replacement of flat roof and internal works to fourth floor.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Oct 2026
Received by Westminster
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28 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 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 87 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 119 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.
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70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec
Replacement of the existing security pods and doors with upgraded security pods and doors, together with upgrading of the existing security desk in a similar form to the existing to meet enhanced security requirements, and associated making good to existing modern tiled floor, ceiling and wall finishes.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
Details of options appraisal with regards to the use of the space pursuant to condition 3 of listed building consent dated 14 January 2025 (RN: 24/06167/LBC).
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
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70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
88% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01944/LBC).
Awaiting decision Full applications -
70 Whitehall London SW1A 2AS
90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun
Installation of metal steps at part second floor roof level (Cockpit Passage) and alterations to handrails at roof level (Kents Roof) (Linked with 26/01943/FULL).
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