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Postcode record · Westminster

WC2N 5BY.

WC2N 5BY has 43 known premises and 34 planning records — 20 approved of 28 decided (71.4%).

Westminster›St James's›WC2N 5BY
Postcode WC2N 5BY · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther59 exact9 approximate68 on the map — every match
At a glance · this postcodeWestminster profile →
43
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
34
Applications
28 decided
71.4%
Approval rate
20 approved · 8 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
68
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?

WC2N 5BY has 43 known premises and 34 planning records — 20 approved of 28 decided (71.4%).

Premises (18 of 43 shown)

Name
Details
UPRN 10033539312
UPRN 10033539318
UPRN 10033548150
UPRN 10033588084
UPRN 10033595951
UPRN 10033603213
UPRN 10033603214
UPRN 10033604763
UPRN 10033613513
UPRN 10033630138
UPRN 10033539312
UPRN 10033539318
UPRN 10033548150
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UPRN 10033588084
UPRN 10033595951
UPRN 10033603213
UPRN 10033603214
UPRN 10033604763
UPRN 10033613513
UPRN 10033630138
Planning

What happened?

34 planning applications across the postcode; 20 approved of 28 decided (71.4%). Latest 30 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift (linked to 26/00828/FULL)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant C.O Agent · Agent Gerald Eve · Officer Allison Borden
Listed Building Consent Application
Pending
2026-02-11
External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances and relocation of the platform lift. (Linked to 26/00829/LBC) Listed building consent is sought for: "External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of 3no. secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including minor changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift and associated works."
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant C.O Agent · Agent Gerald Eve · Officer Allison Borden
Full Planning Permission Application
Pending
2026-02-11
Details of indicative service routes and any ceiling pattress pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 05 June 2025 (RN: 25/02558/LBC).
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Newmark · Officer Nikki Mitchell
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
Approved
2025-09-18
Internal alterations too room 403, including removal and replacement of partitions, bathroom fixtures and fittings (including wall linings) and built-in joinery.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Newmark · Officer Allison Borden
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2025-04-14
Existing 1no. VF antenna and scaffold frame to be removed and replaced with new VF antenna installed on climbable tripod support pole. Along with 2no. relocated RRUs installed on new FLA sloping pole brackets fixed to bracing pole, the existing 1no. 300 dish is to be also relocated. Proposed 1no. VF GPS unit to be installed on top of new support pole as well as 3no. ERS units installed on new bracing poles and ancillary development thereto.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Withdrawn
2021-11-04
Existing 1no. VF antenna and scaffold frame to be removed and replaced with new VF antenna installed on climbable tripod support pole. Along with 2no. relocated RRUs installed on new FLA sloping pole brackets fixed to bracing pole, the existing 1no. 300 dish is to be also relocated. Proposed 1no. VF GPS unit to be installed on top of new support pole as well as 3no. ERS units installed on new bracing poles and ancillary development thereto.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Withdrawn
2021-11-03
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 12 June 2019 (RN:19/03402/TCH) for 'Use of public highway measuring 6.9m x 2.3m for the placing of 4 tables and 8 chairs, one A-board, one space heater and 4 umbrellas in connection with the existing ground floor restaurant use'. Namely, to allow the continued use of the public highway until 30 June 2023.
7 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2021-05-22
Installation of one antenna on a support pole appox. 5m long and 114mm in diameter fixed to the west elevation, 4 satellite dishes mounted on rails fixed to support poles mounted to the parapet, 1 GPS unit and ancillary development at roof level. (Linked to 21/00482/LBC)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Refused
2021-01-27
Installation of one antenna on a support pole appox. 5m long and 114mm in diameter fixed to the west elevation, 4 satellite dishes mounted on rails fixed to support poles mounted to the parapet, 1 GPS unit and ancillary development at roof level. (Linked to 21/00481/FULL)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Refused
2021-01-27
Internal alterations at basement and ground floor level including the removal of partitions and installation of screens.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2020-06-05
External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift (linked to 26/00828/FULL)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant C.O Agent · Agent Gerald Eve · Officer Allison Borden
Pending
2026-02-11
More
Listed Building Consent Application
External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of three secondary entrances and relocation of the platform lift. (Linked to 26/00829/LBC) Listed building consent is sought for: "External alterations, including replacement of the existing entrance screen, revolving door and canopy, creation of 3no. secondary entrances, relocation of the platform lift; and internal works at lower ground, ground floor and mezzanine levels, including minor changes in floor level, changes to plan form, removal of some sections of wall, installation of a new staircase and goods lift and associated works."
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant C.O Agent · Agent Gerald Eve · Officer Allison Borden
Pending
2026-02-11
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Details of indicative service routes and any ceiling pattress pursuant to condition 5 of listed building consent dated 05 June 2025 (RN: 25/02558/LBC).
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Newmark · Officer Nikki Mitchell
Approved
2025-09-18
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Approval of Details (ADLBC)
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Internal alterations too room 403, including removal and replacement of partitions, bathroom fixtures and fittings (including wall linings) and built-in joinery.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Applicant Not disclosed · Agent Newmark · Officer Allison Borden
Approved
2025-04-14
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Existing 1no. VF antenna and scaffold frame to be removed and replaced with new VF antenna installed on climbable tripod support pole. Along with 2no. relocated RRUs installed on new FLA sloping pole brackets fixed to bracing pole, the existing 1no. 300 dish is to be also relocated. Proposed 1no. VF GPS unit to be installed on top of new support pole as well as 3no. ERS units installed on new bracing poles and ancillary development thereto.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Withdrawn
2021-11-04
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Existing 1no. VF antenna and scaffold frame to be removed and replaced with new VF antenna installed on climbable tripod support pole. Along with 2no. relocated RRUs installed on new FLA sloping pole brackets fixed to bracing pole, the existing 1no. 300 dish is to be also relocated. Proposed 1no. VF GPS unit to be installed on top of new support pole as well as 3no. ERS units installed on new bracing poles and ancillary development thereto.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Withdrawn
2021-11-03
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Variation of condition 5 of planning permission dated 12 June 2019 (RN:19/03402/TCH) for 'Use of public highway measuring 6.9m x 2.3m for the placing of 4 tables and 8 chairs, one A-board, one space heater and 4 umbrellas in connection with the existing ground floor restaurant use'. Namely, to allow the continued use of the public highway until 30 June 2023.
7 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Approved
2021-05-22
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of one antenna on a support pole appox. 5m long and 114mm in diameter fixed to the west elevation, 4 satellite dishes mounted on rails fixed to support poles mounted to the parapet, 1 GPS unit and ancillary development at roof level. (Linked to 21/00482/LBC)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Refused
2021-01-27
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of one antenna on a support pole appox. 5m long and 114mm in diameter fixed to the west elevation, 4 satellite dishes mounted on rails fixed to support poles mounted to the parapet, 1 GPS unit and ancillary development at roof level. (Linked to 21/00481/FULL)
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Refused
2021-01-27
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Internal alterations at basement and ground floor level including the removal of partitions and installation of screens.
8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY · premises record
Approved
2020-06-05
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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 43 premises each one covers.

Designation
Coverage
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 1.1: Westminster and Whitehall Summary and Definition The APA includes the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret’s Church, 10 Downing Street, the Banqueting House and all the other buildings on either side of W · reference 77082 · covers 43 of 43 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 43 of 43 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 43 of 43 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 43 of 43 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Trafalgar Square · reference CONARA/1300 · covers 43 of 43 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Archaeological Priority Area
City of Westminster APA 1.1: Westminster and Whitehall Summary and Definition The APA includes the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret’s Church, 10 Downing Street, the Banqueting House and all the other buildings on either side of W · reference 77082 · covers 43 of 43 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 43 of 43 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 43 of 43 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 43 of 43 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Trafalgar Square · reference CONARA/1300 · covers 43 of 43 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 3 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Applicant on 3 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 3 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent34 applications and 68 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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