2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/07442/LBC Awaiting decision

  2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  Installation of festoon lights to the front elevation from top of existing columns to canopy fascia level including installation of perimeter lightbox to main top sign and proposed coloured light to columns.

  Submitted 2 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 2 Nov 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 5 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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 91 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 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  26/07442/LBC Submitted 2 Nov 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Dec

  Installation of festoon lights to the front elevation from top of existing columns to canopy fascia level including installation of perimeter lightbox to main top sign and proposed coloured light to columns.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  26/04796/LBC Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Refurbishment and extension comprising partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04795/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1

• Cavell House 2A Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

  26/04795/FULL Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Partial demolition of the existing structure; sixth floor extension; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terrace and landscaping at sixth level; new recessed office entrance; new retail entrance and lowered window cills; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works and use of the building for office (Class E) with retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part lower ground and part ground floor. (Linked to 26/04796/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 94 docs

• The Pavilion Corner Of Irving Street And Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DT

  23/03640/ADV Submitted 1 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Display of 1 roof level rotating National Portrait Gallery logo measuring 700mm x 750mm; 4 non-illuminated signage boards measuring 2670mm x 150mm; 2 non-illuminated internally mounted signage vinyls 2170mm x 450mm; and 3 non-illuminated signage vinyls 2260mm x 2750mm.

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• The Pavilion Corner Of Irving Street And Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DT

  23/03639/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Alterations to retail kiosk including installation of a new metal framed glazed door and window; and replacement of external light fittings.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 24 docs

• Duke Of York's Theatre 103 - 104 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4BG

  26/04615/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Replacement of existing projecting vertical sign including replacement of existing hand-painted building name on the front elevation. (Linked with 26/04654/ADV)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 1 123 Bayswater Road London W2 3JH

  Display of externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.33m x 1.00m.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision

  24 - 25 Mount Street London W1K 2RR

  Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision

  5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

  Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07392/ADV Awaiting decision

  18 Rupert Street London W1D 6DD

  Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.69m high x 4.83m wide.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07393/ADV Awaiting decision

  1 - 5 New Bond Street London W1S 3RL

  Display of an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10m X 6.25m

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising