2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision

  2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

  Submitted 2 Nov 2026 Advertising

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.

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• 2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  26/07441/ADV Submitted 2 Nov 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Dec

  Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 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

• 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05053/LBC Decided

  23 York Street London W1U 6PF

  Installation of 6 condenser units at main roof level, new windows and doors and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing residential building to improve the layout of six self-contained flats, together with associated internal alterations, minor external alterations to the rear elevation. (Linked with 26/05052/FULL)

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07452/LBC Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 31 South Audley Street London W1K 2PG

  Replacement of windows, Installation of an external condenser to the rear elevation including Internal refurbishment. (Linked with 26/07451/FULL)

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/07433/LBC Awaiting decision

  9 Henrietta Street London WC2E 8PW

  Refurbishments to the ground floor entrance, alterations to the rear third floor terrace including installation of external handrail and removal of existing condensers and installation of new plant equipment at first floor level. Internal alterations at ground floor entrance and upper floors and other associated works. (Linked with 26/07432/FULL)

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05473/LBC Decided

  9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

  Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/06273/FULL)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings