Postcode record · Westminster
WC2E 8BH.
WC2E 8BH has 8 known premises and 46 planning records — 30 approved of 38 decided (78.9%).
Postcode WC2E 8BH · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther37 exact48 approximate85 on the map — every match
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8
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
46
Applications
38 decided
78.9%
Approval rate
30 approved · 8 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
85
Mapped applications
inside the postcode shape
Postcode unit boundary from Ordnance Survey; premises and applications inside it. Aggregates describe the area, not any single premises.
Property
What is it?
WC2E 8BH has 8 known premises and 46 planning records — 30 approved of 38 decided (78.9%).
Premises
Name
Details
UPRN 10033548216
UPRN 10033592103
UPRN 10033633810
UPRN 10033633811
UPRN 10033634134
UPRN 100023431061
UPRN 100023431066
UPRN 200002816093
UPRN 10033548216
UPRN 10033592103
UPRN 10033633810
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UPRN 10033633811
UPRN 10033634134
UPRN 100023431061
UPRN 100023431066
UPRN 200002816093
Planning
What happened?
46 planning applications across the postcode; 30 approved of 38 decided (78.9%). Latest 30 shown.
Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Installation of internally illuminated signage, and associated U Channel fixing brackets.
4 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2025-09-05
Internal refurbishment and alterations associated with the fit out works to the existing ground floor and basement, including the installation of an internal illuminated fabric lightbox to the bulkhead behind the front elevation.
4 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2024-12-17
Display of X1 internally illuminated fascia sign and X1 external non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.5m x 2m x 0.3m x 1.2m
6 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Advert Application (ADV)
Withdrawn
2024-07-01
Internal alterations and fit out works, including installation of new shelving, flooring, wall panels, recessed dome, kitchenette and replacement of internal lighting
6 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2024-06-21
Internal alterations at ground and basement level including new partitions, installation of new lift, new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, lights, services, fixtures and fittings and other associated works (retrospective).
2 - 3 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2023-11-20
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 24cm x 200cm.
7 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Advert Application (ADV)
Approved
2023-06-22
Internal alterations at ground floors, including addition of new partitions, installation of new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, lights, services, fixtures and fittings and new fascia sign behind shopfront glazing.
7 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2023-06-12
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.4m x 1.45m and 0.21m x 0.74m.
2 - 3 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Advert Application (ADV)
No determination
2023-05-31
Internal alterations, including: the insertion of a replacement staircase and associated alterations to the staircase opening; new fixed furniture; new basement level waiter station and full-height wine display; new basement level raised performance stage/private dining area; new basement level open pass counter and associated surrounds and wall finishes; new ground floor full-height display shelving to entrance area; new ground floor feature wall; new replacement ground floor bar/servery; new basement level WC; refurbishment of existing WCs; new internal ground floor signage displays; and refurbishment works at basement and ground floor levels.
8-9 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2022-08-05
Refurbishment and new retail fit-out.
5 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2021-07-29
Installation of internally illuminated signage, and associated U Channel fixing brackets.
4 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2025-09-05
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Listed Building Consent Application
Internal refurbishment and alterations associated with the fit out works to the existing ground floor and basement, including the installation of an internal illuminated fabric lightbox to the bulkhead behind the front elevation.
4 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2024-12-17
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Display of X1 internally illuminated fascia sign and X1 external non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.5m x 2m x 0.3m x 1.2m
6 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Withdrawn
2024-07-01
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Advert Application (ADV)
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Internal alterations and fit out works, including installation of new shelving, flooring, wall panels, recessed dome, kitchenette and replacement of internal lighting
6 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2024-06-21
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Internal alterations at ground and basement level including new partitions, installation of new lift, new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, lights, services, fixtures and fittings and other associated works (retrospective).
2 - 3 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2023-11-20
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 24cm x 200cm.
7 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2023-06-22
More
Advert Application (ADV)
Internal alterations at ground floors, including addition of new partitions, installation of new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, lights, services, fixtures and fittings and new fascia sign behind shopfront glazing.
7 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2023-06-12
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.4m x 1.45m and 0.21m x 0.74m.
2 - 3 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
No determination
2023-05-31
More
Advert Application (ADV)
Internal alterations, including: the insertion of a replacement staircase and associated alterations to the staircase opening; new fixed furniture; new basement level waiter station and full-height wine display; new basement level raised performance stage/private dining area; new basement level open pass counter and associated surrounds and wall finishes; new ground floor full-height display shelving to entrance area; new ground floor feature wall; new replacement ground floor bar/servery; new basement level WC; refurbishment of existing WCs; new internal ground floor signage displays; and refurbishment works at basement and ground floor levels.
8-9 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2022-08-05
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Refurbishment and new retail fit-out.
5 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8BH · premises record
Approved
2021-07-29
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Building control
Building-control records are not yet collected for Westminster — the register is being gathered borough by borough (held so far: Lambeth, Brent, Ealing, Westminster, City and others).
Place
What affects it?
Every mapped designation touching a premises in this postcode, with how many of its 8 premises each one covers.
Designation
Coverage
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 1.2: Lundenwic and the Strand Summary and Definition The Lundenwic and the Strand APA covers the Anglo-Saxon international trading emporium of Lundenwic and the medieval and post medieval grand and religious hou · reference 76669 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone · reference 23/00004/REG_4 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 8 of 8 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Covent Garden · reference 08/01260/CONARA · covers 8 of 8 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 1.2: Lundenwic and the Strand Summary and Definition The Lundenwic and the Strand APA covers the Anglo-Saxon international trading emporium of Lundenwic and the medieval and post medieval grand and religious hou · reference 76669 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Groundworks may require archaeological assessment or investigation.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · reference 23/00006/REG_4 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Article 4 Direction Area
Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone · reference 23/00004/REG_4 · covers 8 of 8 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 8 of 8 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Covent Garden · reference 08/01260/CONARA · covers 8 of 8 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Nearby postcodes and streets
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People
Who is involved?
Named on the latest 30 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.
Name
Details
Applicant on 9 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 8 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Applicant on 9 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 8 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Development
What could it become?
Planning precedent46 applications and 85 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
EnergyNo EPC records joined yet.
What is not assertedNo capacity, value or ownership claim is made at area level; those belong to individual premises records and their evidence.
Intent signals
The Developer PlanOwnership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.
Thinking about a project here?
Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.