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Planning AtlasWestminsterSt James's wardWC2H 7BP
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WC2H 7BP.

WC2H 7BP has 83 known premises and 66 planning records — 50 approved of 59 decided (84.7%).

WestminsterSt James'sWC2H 7BP
Postcode WC2H 7BP · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther91 exact12 approximate103 on the map — every match
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83
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
66
Applications
59 decided
84.7%
Approval rate
50 approved · 9 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
103
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?

WC2H 7BP has 83 known premises and 66 planning records — 50 approved of 59 decided (84.7%).

Premises (18 of 83 shown)

Planning

What happened?

66 planning applications across the postcode; 50 approved of 59 decided (84.7%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 19 December 2024 (RN: 24/05639/FULL) for use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works. NAMELY, to regularise the position of the CCTV cameras installed at a reduced height.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2025-09-15
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2024 (RN:24/05639/FULL) for ''Use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works''. Namely, to amend Condition 1 to allow changes to the number, position and design of the CCTV cameras.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Non-material amendments
Refused
2025-08-14
Use of the public highway measuring 4.17m x 9.00m and 4.17m x 12.80m on Leicester Square and 3.50m x 19.00m on Leicester Place for the placing of 32 tables, 67 chairs, 8 parasols, 2 mobile waiter stations, a mobile welcome desk, a rope barrier, free standing signage, 21 planter barriers and 19 canvas barriers.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Applic. for tables and chairs
Approved
2025-03-12
Details of revised Operational Management Plan pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 19 December 2024 (RN: 24/05639/FULL).
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans · Officer Nikki Mitchell
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
2025-01-31
Use of first, second, third and fourth floor levels to provide a capsule hostel; installation of new plant enclosures at first floor and roof level; and installation of service duct from first to roof level.
Charles House 7 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2024-12-09
Display of 4 internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.95m x 1.8m and 1 internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.95m x 2.75m on Leicester Square elevation and 2 internally illuminated hanging signs measuring 0.8m x 2.2m on the Queen's House canopy.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Advert Application (ADV)
Approved
2024-09-09
Removal of the existing Horizon's canopy and associated alterations.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2024-09-09
Use of the public highway measuring 4.17m x 20.01m on Leicester Square and 3.5m x 19.00m Leicester Place for the placing of 31 tables, 72 chairs, 2 parasols, 2 mobile waiter stations, a mobile welcome desk, free standing signage, 23 planter barriers and 14 canvas barriers in connection with the ground floor restaurant at Horizons Casino.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Applic. for tables and chairs
Withdrawn
2024-09-05
Use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2024-08-15
Amendments to planning permission dated 12th February 2024 (RN: 23/07010/FULL) for the use of the basement and ground floors as a mix of casino and either retail and/ or restaurant (sui generis) within a single unit; shopfront alterations at ground floor level; and other associated external alterations. NAMELY, to amend the wording of condition 11 so that the casino floorspace comprises of the entirety of the basement, rather than 665sqm of the basement.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Non-material amendments
Approved
2024-03-19
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 19 December 2024 (RN: 24/05639/FULL) for use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works. NAMELY, to regularise the position of the CCTV cameras installed at a reduced height.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Approved
2025-09-15
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Full Planning Permission Application
Amendments to planning permission dated 19th December 2024 (RN:24/05639/FULL) for ''Use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works''. Namely, to amend Condition 1 to allow changes to the number, position and design of the CCTV cameras.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Refused
2025-08-14
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Non-material amendments
Use of the public highway measuring 4.17m x 9.00m and 4.17m x 12.80m on Leicester Square and 3.50m x 19.00m on Leicester Place for the placing of 32 tables, 67 chairs, 8 parasols, 2 mobile waiter stations, a mobile welcome desk, a rope barrier, free standing signage, 21 planter barriers and 19 canvas barriers.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Approved
2025-03-12
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Applic. for tables and chairs
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Details of revised Operational Management Plan pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 19 December 2024 (RN: 24/05639/FULL).
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans · Officer Nikki Mitchell
Approved
2025-01-31
More
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Use of first, second, third and fourth floor levels to provide a capsule hostel; installation of new plant enclosures at first floor and roof level; and installation of service duct from first to roof level.
Charles House 7 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Approved
2024-12-09
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Display of 4 internally illuminated fascia signs measuring 0.95m x 1.8m and 1 internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.95m x 2.75m on Leicester Square elevation and 2 internally illuminated hanging signs measuring 0.8m x 2.2m on the Queen's House canopy.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Approved
2024-09-09
More
Advert Application (ADV)
Removal of the existing Horizon's canopy and associated alterations.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Approved
2024-09-09
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Use of the public highway measuring 4.17m x 20.01m on Leicester Square and 3.5m x 19.00m Leicester Place for the placing of 31 tables, 72 chairs, 2 parasols, 2 mobile waiter stations, a mobile welcome desk, free standing signage, 23 planter barriers and 14 canvas barriers in connection with the ground floor restaurant at Horizons Casino.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Withdrawn
2024-09-05
More
Applic. for tables and chairs
Use of the basement and ground floor level as a casino with ancillary restaurant at ground floor (Sui Generis); replacement CCTV to external facade; and associated internal alterations and refurbishment works.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Montagu Evans LLP · Officer Jonathon Metcalfe
Approved
2024-08-15
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Amendments to planning permission dated 12th February 2024 (RN: 23/07010/FULL) for the use of the basement and ground floors as a mix of casino and either retail and/ or restaurant (sui generis) within a single unit; shopfront alterations at ground floor level; and other associated external alterations. NAMELY, to amend the wording of condition 11 so that the casino floorspace comprises of the entirety of the basement, rather than 665sqm of the basement.
1 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BP · premises record
Approved
2024-03-19
More
Non-material amendments

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 83 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 83 of 83 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 83 of 83 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 83 of 83 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 83 of 83 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Leicester Square · reference CONARA/1280 · covers 83 of 83 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 83 of 83 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 83 of 83 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 83 of 83 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 83 of 83 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Leicester Square · reference CONARA/1280 · covers 83 of 83 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
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 10 applications
Applicant on 4 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 7 applications
Agent on 4 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Case officer on 12 applications
Case officer on 5 applications
Applicant on 10 applications
Applicant on 4 applications
Applicant on 1 application
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Agent on 7 applications
Agent on 4 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Agent on 1 application
Case officer on 12 applications
Case officer on 5 applications
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent66 applications and 103 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 Plan

Ownership, finance and market signals recorded at addresses in this postcode — each with date and source. Signals are evidence of change, not a prediction.

No intent signal is currently recorded in this postcode.

Boundary: OS Postcode Unit areas (Ordnance Survey), 2026-08-14. Planning records: canonical stage2. EPC: EPC register. Premises: OS AddressBase / UPRN.
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