Postcode record · Westminster
WC2E 8PA.
WC2E 8PA has 31 known premises and 104 planning records — 72 approved of 86 decided (83.7%). 3 EPC records.
Postcode WC2E 8PA · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther118 exact7 approximate125 on the map — every match
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31
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
104
Applications
86 decided
83.7%
Approval rate
72 approved · 14 refused
3
EPC records
ratings C 1 · D 2
125
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 8PA has 31 known premises and 104 planning records — 72 approved of 86 decided (83.7%). 3 EPC records.
Premises (18 of 31 shown)
Name
Details
UPRN 10033547144
UPRN 10033548213
UPRN 10033548215
UPRN 10033549195
UPRN 10033550650
UPRN 10033550651
UPRN 10033557097
UPRN 10033558201
UPRN 10033589408
UPRN 10033589409
UPRN 10033547144
UPRN 10033548213
UPRN 10033548215
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UPRN 10033549195
UPRN 10033550650
UPRN 10033550651
UPRN 10033557097
UPRN 10033558201
UPRN 10033589408
UPRN 10033589409
Planning
What happened?
104 planning applications across the postcode; 72 approved of 86 decided (83.7%). Latest 30 shown.
Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Amendments to planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN 25/04913/FULL) for 'Use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; installation of new air conditioning equipment at rear first floor level; replacement of all windows at Nos. 29 and 30 James Street with Heritage double glazed sash windows; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated external alterations'. NAMELY to make external amendments to the rear of the building and internal alterations to the building
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Non-material amendments
Approved
2025-12-22
Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; creation of new door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors, new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level, three new ventilation ducts at roof level and associated internal works to partitions and internal doors. (Amendments to previously approved listed building consent RN: 25/04857/LBC)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Listed Building Consent
Approved
2025-12-22
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 14 December 2023 (RN: 23/05171/FULL) for 'Use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; installation of new air conditioning equipment at rear first floor level; replacement of all windows at Nos. 29 and 30 James Street with Heritage double glazed sash windows; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated external alterations'. NAMELY to make minor external amendments to the rear of the building and internal alterations to meet fire safety regulations. (Land use swap proposed with developments at 39 - 40 Bedford Street RN: 25/04885/FULL).
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2025-07-16
Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; removal of a door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors and a new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level.
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2025-07-15
Display of halo illuminated lettering on fascia sign measuring 2.73m x 0.30m and an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.48m x 0.74m. (Linked with 25/03674/FULL)
31 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Advert Application (ADV)
Approved
2025-05-30
Installation of new shopfront and awning.
31 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Refused
2025-05-30
Details of waste and recycling storage pursuant to Condition 9 of planning permission dated 22 October 2020 (RN:20/03010/FULL)
26 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
2024-01-19
Removal of the existing, single glazed central window and installation of a new double-glazed unit at shopfront. (Linked with 24/00078/FULL)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Withdrawn
2024-01-05
Removal of the existing, single glazed central window and installation of a new double-glazed unit at shopfront. (Linked with 24/00079/LBC)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Withdrawn
2024-01-05
Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated alterations.
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2023-07-26
Amendments to planning permission dated 15 October 2025 (RN 25/04913/FULL) for 'Use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; installation of new air conditioning equipment at rear first floor level; replacement of all windows at Nos. 29 and 30 James Street with Heritage double glazed sash windows; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated external alterations'. NAMELY to make external amendments to the rear of the building and internal alterations to the building
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2025-12-22
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Non-material amendments
Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; creation of new door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors, new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level, three new ventilation ducts at roof level and associated internal works to partitions and internal doors. (Amendments to previously approved listed building consent RN: 25/04857/LBC)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2025-12-22
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Listed Building Consent
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 14 December 2023 (RN: 23/05171/FULL) for 'Use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; installation of new air conditioning equipment at rear first floor level; replacement of all windows at Nos. 29 and 30 James Street with Heritage double glazed sash windows; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated external alterations'. NAMELY to make minor external amendments to the rear of the building and internal alterations to meet fire safety regulations. (Land use swap proposed with developments at 39 - 40 Bedford Street RN: 25/04885/FULL).
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2025-07-16
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Full Planning Permission Application
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Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of 28 with a new Heritage french window; removal of a door at the rear lightwell, cast iron heritage air bricks to the first, second and thirds floors and a new vent (AOV) above the stairwell of third floor level.
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2025-07-15
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Listed Building Consent Application
Display of halo illuminated lettering on fascia sign measuring 2.73m x 0.30m and an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.48m x 0.74m. (Linked with 25/03674/FULL)
31 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2025-05-30
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Advert Application (ADV)
Installation of new shopfront and awning.
31 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Refused
2025-05-30
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Full Planning Permission Application
Details of waste and recycling storage pursuant to Condition 9 of planning permission dated 22 October 2020 (RN:20/03010/FULL)
26 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2024-01-19
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Approval of Details (Full PP)
Removal of the existing, single glazed central window and installation of a new double-glazed unit at shopfront. (Linked with 24/00078/FULL)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Withdrawn
2024-01-05
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Removal of the existing, single glazed central window and installation of a new double-glazed unit at shopfront. (Linked with 24/00079/LBC)
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Withdrawn
2024-01-05
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Internal alterations, in connection with the use of the upper floors of Nos. 28, 29 and 30 James Street as six residential units (Class C3) accessed via the existing residential entrance at 31 James Street; upgrade of existing windows and replacement of french doors to the first floor rear of No. 28 with a new Heritage french window; and associated alterations.
28 James Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8PA · premises record
Approved
2023-07-26
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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 31 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 31 of 31 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 31 of 31 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 31 of 31 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 31 of 31 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Covent Garden · reference 08/01260/CONARA · covers 31 of 31 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 31 of 31 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 31 of 31 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 31 of 31 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 31 of 31 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Covent Garden · reference 08/01260/CONARA · covers 31 of 31 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 8 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Applicant on 8 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Development
What could it become?
Planning precedent104 applications and 125 mapped decisions in this postcode — precedent for what has been permitted and refused here.
Energy3 EPC records; ratings C: 1, D: 2.
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.