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WC2N 4EJ.

WC2N 4EJ has 9 known premises and 11 planning records — 8 approved of 9 decided (88.9%).

WestminsterSt James'sWC2N 4EJ
Postcode WC2N 4EJ · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther25 exact13 approximate38 on the map — every match
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9
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
11
Applications
9 decided
88.9%
Approval rate
8 approved · 1 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
38
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 4EJ has 9 known premises and 11 planning records — 8 approved of 9 decided (88.9%).

Premises

Planning

What happened?

11 planning applications across the postcode; 8 approved of 9 decided (88.9%). Latest 11 shown.

Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Change of use from gym space (Class E) to a Live Music Jazz Venue with a sit-down food and drink offering (sui generis), on the ground floor part, lower basement and sub-basement.
42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Pending
2025-10-28
Change of use from bar (Class A4) to private members lounge ancillary to St Martin's Lane Hotel (Class C1).
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2007-01-10
Installation of non illuminated signage to front and side panels
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant Burford Group Ltd · Agent Harper Mackay
Advert Application (ADV)
Approved
2001-01-16
Installation of a new door and light fitting
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant Burford Group Ltd · Agent Harper Mackay
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2001-01-16
APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 3 OF PERMISSION DATED 14 AUGUST 1998 (RN 974436) NAMELY DETAILED DRAWINGS OF LANDSCAPING SCHEME FOR THE PODIUM ROOF
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
1999-07-13
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - PLACING OF TABLES AND CHAIRS ON THE HIGHWAY (MAYS COURT)
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
1999-04-06
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO PLANNING PERMISSION DATED 03/06/1998 RN974436.CONDITION NOS 1,2(i)(iv),4 & 8 RELATING TO FACING MATERIALS,GLAZING & BALUSTRADES
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Approved
1998-12-14
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - RECLADDING EXTERNAL FACADES, RENEWAL OF PLANT, NEW LIFT ACCESS & ENTRANCE TO 6TH FLR; DUAL USE OF PART BASEMENT, GROUND & 1ST-5TH FLOORS AS OFFICES/OR HOTEL USE
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
1997-05-23
2 INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS & 6 CANVAS CANOPY BLINDS
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant BASS TAVERNS LTD · Agent CHARLES R MEEK LTD · Officer Lee Hopkins
Advert Application (ADV)
Refused
1997-04-30
PUBLIC HOUSE 41 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - REMOVAL OF VARIOUS WALLS & FLOOR AREAS TO ALLOW FOR REVISED LAYOUTS & NEW STAIR LOCATIONS
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Conservation Area Consent Appl (CAC)
Not required
1996-11-07
Change of use from gym space (Class E) to a Live Music Jazz Venue with a sit-down food and drink offering (sui generis), on the ground floor part, lower basement and sub-basement.
42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Pending
2025-10-28
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Change of use from bar (Class A4) to private members lounge ancillary to St Martin's Lane Hotel (Class C1).
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approved
2007-01-10
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Installation of non illuminated signage to front and side panels
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant Burford Group Ltd · Agent Harper Mackay
Approved
2001-01-16
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Advert Application (ADV)
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Installation of a new door and light fitting
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant Burford Group Ltd · Agent Harper Mackay
Approved
2001-01-16
More
Full Planning Permission Application
APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 3 OF PERMISSION DATED 14 AUGUST 1998 (RN 974436) NAMELY DETAILED DRAWINGS OF LANDSCAPING SCHEME FOR THE PODIUM ROOF
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approved
1999-07-13
More
Approval of Details (Full PP)
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - PLACING OF TABLES AND CHAIRS ON THE HIGHWAY (MAYS COURT)
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approved
1999-04-06
More
Full Planning Permission Application
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - APPROVAL OF DETAILS PURSUANT TO PLANNING PERMISSION DATED 03/06/1998 RN974436.CONDITION NOS 1,2(i)(iv),4 & 8 RELATING TO FACING MATERIALS,GLAZING & BALUSTRADES
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approved
1998-12-14
More
Approval of Details (Full PP)
42-49 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - RECLADDING EXTERNAL FACADES, RENEWAL OF PLANT, NEW LIFT ACCESS & ENTRANCE TO 6TH FLR; DUAL USE OF PART BASEMENT, GROUND & 1ST-5TH FLOORS AS OFFICES/OR HOTEL USE
42 - 43 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Approved
1997-05-23
More
Full Planning Permission Application
2 INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS & 6 CANVAS CANOPY BLINDS
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Applicant BASS TAVERNS LTD · Agent CHARLES R MEEK LTD · Officer Lee Hopkins
Refused
1997-04-30
More
Advert Application (ADV)
PUBLIC HOUSE 41 ST MARTIN'S LANE LONDON WC2 - REMOVAL OF VARIOUS WALLS & FLOOR AREAS TO ALLOW FOR REVISED LAYOUTS & NEW STAIR LOCATIONS
41 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ · premises record
Not required
1996-11-07
More
Conservation Area Consent Appl (CAC)

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 9 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 9 of 9 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 9 of 9 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 9 of 9 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 9 of 9 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
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 9 of 9 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 9 of 9 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 9 of 9 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 9 of 9 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
People

Who is involved?

Named on the latest 11 applications in this postcode — the party who applied, not the owner or occupier.

Name
Details
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Development

What could it become?

Planning precedent11 applications and 38 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

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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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