Planning applications in St James's

152-158 Strand London

Replacement of shopfronts with new timber framed shopfronts; replacement of existing windows with new windows; replacement of mansard roofs together with localised repair to chimneys and retained stacks; alterations to internal fabric, including amendments to partitions and openings in walls; adjustments to floor levels; introduction of lift cores; removal of two redundant internal chimney breasts at 152-153 and formation of new service risers, with stacks above roof level retained and repaired in situ; and demolition and rebuilding of rear elevation and alterations to roof to enable installation of rooftop plant and acoustic screening.

North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

Introduction of new slate-clad dormer extensions on the north and east roof pitches; façade interventions, including retention of existing blind windows to the east elevation; removal of glazed structure from sunken East Wing courtyard and replacement with stone paved floor to create external terrace; new lighting to vestibule; alterations to the East Wing roof to accommodate new plant areas and associated access structures; removal of the 1980s lift shaft, adjoining access corridor and partial chimney breast to enable formation of new openings in party wall with 152-153 Strand; installation of a new lift shaft within the reconfigured lightwell; retention of East Wing Chambers Stair in existing position; partial removal of internal walls within the large seminar rooms; reinstatement of second-floor art gallery within current lecture theatre; adaption of existing cafe space at ground floor level to create new shop, including new openings in party wall to 152 Strand; and other internal alterations.

5 Buckingham Place London SW1E 6HR

Replacement safety railing to the existing rear flat roof.

14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL

Installation of CCTV cameras to front and rear ground floor elevations; new intercom and access control panel to front entrance; alteration to existing rainwater pipe on rear elevation.

14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL

Installation of CCTV cameras to front and rear ground floor elevations; new intercom and access control panel to front entrance; alteration to existing rainwater pipe on rear elevation.

14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL

Details of how waste is to be stored on site and how materials for recycling will be stored separately, pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 1 September 2025 (RN 25/04681/FULL)

New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

Detailed drawings of the acoustic enclosures to the Royal Opera Arcade roof pursuant to Condition 9 of the listed building consent dated 22 October 2024 (RN: 24/04822/LBC)

62 - 64 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2AF

Details of intercom fixings and CCTV pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 03 October 2025 (RN: 25/04702/FULL).

14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL

Installation of dry riser acess cover set into the ground in front of the Cockspur Street entrance to the building.

14 - 16 Cockspur Street London SW1Y 5BL

Details of cycle storage pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 1 September 2025 (RN: 25/04681/FULL)

68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street. Internal alterations at ground to third floor levels.

Basement And Ground Floor 124 Long Acre London WC2E 9PE

Display of three internally (halo) illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.15m x 1.06m and two internally (letters) illuminated projecting signs each measuring 0.40m x .70m.

Basement And Ground Floor 124 Long Acre London WC2E 9PE

Shopfront alterations.

1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ

External Repairs at Government Offices Great George Street.

25 - 31 Wellington Street London WC2E 7DD

Details of typical fixing and services penetration details for the CCTV pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission dated 6 June 2025 (RN: 24/03583/FULL)

68 Chandos Place London WC2N 4HG

Replacement of entrance door, external lighting and associated works at the front elevation, repairs to windows, introduction of air bricks and extension of pipework to the rear elevation and three air conditioning condenser units with associated acoustic fence at the roof of 10 Bedford Street.

YSC Building 50 Floral Street London WC2E 9DA

Detailed drawings of all new windows, doors and glazing including the new office entrance pursuant to Condition 6 of the planning permission dated 11 October 2024 (24/04188/FULL).

The Ritz Hotel 150 - 156 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR

Details of external CCTV and waste and recycling storage pursuant to Conditions 8 (part Vl) and 16 of planning permission dated 12 July 2022 (RN: 21/07264/FULL)

25 - 31 Wellington Street London WC2E 7DD

Details of typical fixing and services penetration details for the CCTV pursuant to Condition 5 of listed building consent dated 6 June 2025 (RN: 24/03584/LBC)

Warwick House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BD

Details showing final positions for the proposed CCTV, pursuant to condition 10 of planning permission dated 12th May 2023 (RN 22/06738/FULL)

Warwick House Stable Yard Road London SW1A 1BD

Installation of chimneypieces.

8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

Alterations to frontage of the site and provision of canopy.

7 Langley Street London WC2H 9JA

External alterations including the expansion of east elevation louvres and roller shutter and introduction of four new louvres on south elevation.

New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

Amendments to Planning Permission dated 8 April 2024 (RN: 23/00571/FULL) namely to allow alteration of the contemporary shopfront material detail, change to the profile of the transom/meeting style, removal of the fixed panels and replacement with a glazed fanlight, reduction in the height of the doors to align with the transom glazing, and insertion of a semi-circular recess, and associated works.

Ground Floor 104 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 5EG

Replacement shopfront and installation of awning (Retrospective).

South Africa House 2 - 4 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DP

External facade cleaning of South Africa House.

South Africa House 2 - 4 Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DP

External facade cleaning of South Africa House.

11 Strand London WC2N 5HR

Details of premises management plan, acoustic housing detail plan and servicing management plan pursuant to conditions 3,4 and 5 of planning permission dated 17th June 2025 (RN: 23/02207/FULL).

Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

Details of a biodiversity management plan in relation to the landscaping works pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 26 June 2025 (RN:25/00968/FULL)

Hudson House 8 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PP

Installation of replacement air conditioning unit within an existing acoustic enclosure at roof level.

The Ritz Hotel 150 - 156 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR

Details of doors in William Kent House and CCTV pursuant to Condition 6 (vii (part) and xviii of listed building consent dated 24 April 2025 (RN: 24/08537/LBC).

Hudson House 8 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PP

Internal works including fit out of WCs and tea points, reconfiguration of the floor plan at lower ground, fourth and fifth floor levels, upgrades to services and internal finishes and other minor works.

9 The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RB

Internal alterations at basement and ground floor and replacement signage associated with the refurbishment of the existing retail unit.

Embankment Tea Rooms Victoria Embankment London WC2N 6PB

Construction of new toilets to rear of 25 Victoria Embankment.

28 - 32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE

Amendments to planning permission dated 16 April 2026 (RN: 25/00749/FULL) for Variation of condition 1 of permission dated 31 May 2023 (RN:22/02009/FULL)(as varied by 23/08593/NMA dated 13 March 2024) for 'Mixed-use development at Old Brewer's Yard including: at 28-32 Shelton Street, the erection of a single storey roof extension, a rooftop plant enclosure and other external alterations (including shopfront alterations, new rear access to the Yard, and plant) in connection with the use of the building as a restaurant (Class E(b)); at 1 Mercer Walk, the installation of ancillary plant & servicing equipment, external alterations including opening up of blind windows on east elevation and the installation of PV panels at main roof level, all in connection with the use of the building as a microbrewery and visitor attraction with ancillary retail, bar and training space (Sui Generis); at 15A Neal Street (ground floor only), external alterations including installation of full-height glazed rear wall and installation of a new shopfront; at 5 Langley Street (basement, part-ground floor and part-roof only) alterations to north and west facade and installation of new plant, all in connection with the flexible mixed-use of the basement and part-ground floor as entertainment/events/community space with ancillary storage areas (Sui Generis); at the rear of 7 Langley Street, installation of plant at roof level and the use of the former bin store as a bar area servicing the Yard (Sui Generis); at Old Brewer's Yard, the erection of a new high-level glazed canopy structure and semi-permanent external seating, installation of new entrance gates fronting Shelton Street, placement of planters and associated street furniture, for use of the Yard as a flexible entertainment/dining/events/ community outdoor space (Sui Generis).' Namely, amendments to elevation details at the rear of 7 Langley Street.

Hudson House 8 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7PP

Installation of replacement air conditioning unit within an existing acoustic enclosure at roof level.

Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

Various tree works

The Ritz Hotel 150 - 156 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR

Details of doors in William Kent House and CCTV pursuant to Condition 6 (vii (part) and xviii of listed building consent dated 24 April 2025 (RN: 24/08537/LBC).

28 - 32 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JE

Details of the new shutters/doors to the rear of 7 Langley Street pursuant to condition 3 (ii) of listed building consent dated 31st May 2023 (RN:22/02163).

Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

2660 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the north, south, and west, and by 1m to the east. 2661 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west. (to include clearance of street furniture). 2662 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south, west and by 2m to the east. 2663 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west. (to include clearance of street furniture). 1650 Maintain crown at its reduce dimensions at approximately 14m in height. 1639 Reduce lateral spread of the crown to the south by 2m. (to include clearance of street furniture). 1652 Reduce the crown height by 2m and lateral spread by 3.5m to the north, and by 2m to the east, south and west. 1649 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2.5m to the east and south, and by 1.5m to the north and west. 1638 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the east and south, and by 1.5m to the west. 1644 Reduce the crown height by 4m and lateral spread by 4m to the east (north-east), and by 2.5m to the south and west. 1643 Reduce the crown height by 4m and lateral spread by 4m to the east, and by 2.5m to the west. 1651 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, south and by 2.5m to the east and west 1645 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, east and west. 1646 Reduce the crown in height by 2m and a lateral reduction by 2m to all compass points. 1640 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the north, east and south. 1641 Reduce the crown in height by 2m and a lateral reduction by 3m to the north and east, and by 2m to the south and west 1648 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to all compass points. 1647 Reduce the crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 3m to the west. 1637 Reduce the crown in height b

Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk SW1E 6HQ

Details of stopping up of Highway on Petty France frontage, and detailed site investigation to find out if the building or land are contaminated, pursuant to conditions 4 and 17 (Phases 1, 2 and 3) of planning permission dated 07 August 2023 (RN: 23/05458/FULL).

Basement And Ground Floor Astoria House 62 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 6LT

Replacement of transom light to match existing, replacement of lower section of glazing with openable windows, new awning and associated works.

Grosvenor Gardens House 35 - 37 Grosvenor Gardens London SW1W 0BS

Amendments to planning permission dated 09 February 2023 (RN: 21/06372/FULL) which varied planning permission dated 3 July 2013 (RN: 12/07764/FULL) for: 'Demolition and rebuilding of rear section of building, excavation to create a two storey basement, extensions and associated refurbishment of Grosvenor Gardens House, to provide 42 residential units (Class C3) on first to seventh floors; reconfiguration at ground floor level to provide mixed retail use (Class A1 and/or Class A3); wellness facility, residential storage, plant, car and cycle parking at basement levels; and public realm works to Eaton Lane (23-47 Grosvenor Gardens and 44-52 Buckingham Palace Road)'. NAMELY, to allow additional fall prevention to Levels 2 and 3; amendments to gable end; chimney restoration; demolition of maintenance walkway; design development of stone dormers; installation of two dry riser inlets and ventilation grilles to Eaton Lane; amendments to UKPN and bin store door arrangement and high level privacy screens; omission of cat ladder and amendments to escape routes and roof-top services.

New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

Installation of ten new timber contemporary shopfronts to eastern range of Royal Opera Arcade replacing the pre-existing New Zealand House western (Arcade) entrance and blank bays (associated with and as partial amendment to works approved 12 February 2021 (RN: 19/07816/LBC)).

Canada House 5 Trafalgar Square London SW1Y 5BJ

Details of fixing details of the cameras and new speakers pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 30 October 2025 (RN: 25/06525/LBC).

Charing Cross Station Strand London WC2N 5HS

Alterations to shopfronts of retail units 17 and 18 within station concourse.

13 Artillery Row SW1P 1RH

Installation of shopfront signage.

Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

Detailed drawings of all new doors, windows, spandrels and samples of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to conditions 4(iii) and 5 of planning permission dated 30 July 2024 (RN:24/01116/FULL).

49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Installation of projecting digital screen at first floor level and two digital screens at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)

80 Strand London WC2R 0RL

Installation of 100 metres of internal cabling routed from basement level to first floor level.