Postcode record · Westminster
WC2R 2LS.
WC2R 2LS has 3 known premises and 87 planning records — 73 approved of 76 decided (96.1%).
Postcode WC2R 2LS · boundary not held, centred on the postcodeApprovedRefusedOther83 exact317 approximate400 on the map — every match
At a glance · this postcodeWestminster profile →
3
Premises
known addresses (UPRNs)
87
Applications
76 decided
96.1%
Approval rate
73 approved · 3 refused
0
EPC records
none recorded
400
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?
WC2R 2LS has 3 known premises and 87 planning records — 73 approved of 76 decided (96.1%).
Premises
Name
Details
UPRN 10033555924
UPRN 10033555936
UPRN 100022807697
UPRN 10033555924
UPRN 10033555936
UPRN 100022807697
Planning
What happened?
87 planning applications across the postcode; 73 approved of 76 decided (96.1%). Latest 30 shown.
Reference
Proposal · address
Type
Outcome
Date · distance
Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Pending
2026-05-15
Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof with turret louvres. Internal alterations include installation of Heat Recovery Unit and associated ductwork, new steps and raised flooring, pot wash sinks, overhead lighting, power installation, wall-mounted cupboards, and redecoration of walls and ceilings.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2026-03-24
Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof with turret louvres.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2026-03-24
Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, a new vertical exhaust system, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level, provision of additional external plant equipment and associated works in the rear lightwell, provision of new air handling units and air source heat pumps, removal of external lower ground floor courtyard windows and replacement with a curtain wall system, and installation of new fencing, grating, and supports, and associated works.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2026-01-15
Details of retention of the existing window joinery to room K-1.07.4E. The louvred panels must be fitted within the existing joinery pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 28 November 2024 (RN24/06792/FULL) (Linked 25/02554/ADLBC)
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Refused
2025-06-19
Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, new vertical exhaust, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level of The Strand Building.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2025-04-16
Detailed drawings showing the existing window joinery to room K-1.07.4E pursuant to Condition 3 of listed buildling consent dated 28 November 2024 (RN 24/06793/LBC) (Linked 25/04254/ADFULL)
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
Refused
2025-04-14
Installation of steelwork to support a folding partition.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2025-01-20
External alterations including installation of condenser unit on roof at ground floor level and replacement of window with a louvre at basement level. Internal alterations to rooms K-1.07.1 to K-1.07.4 at basement level, including reconfiguration of layout, internal air handling units, ductwork, frosted glass secondary glazing, and refurbishment works (Linked with 24/06792/FULL).
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Listed Building Consent Application
Approved
2024-09-30
External alterations including installation of condenser unit on roof at ground floor level and replacement of window with a louvre at basement level (Linked with 24/06793/LBC).
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Full Planning Permission Application
Approved
2024-09-30
Installation of composite planters along ground floor elevations.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Pending
2026-05-15
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof with turret louvres. Internal alterations include installation of Heat Recovery Unit and associated ductwork, new steps and raised flooring, pot wash sinks, overhead lighting, power installation, wall-mounted cupboards, and redecoration of walls and ceilings.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2026-03-24
More
Listed Building Consent Application
Removal of existing metal ventilation grilles and sound attenuators and replacement with flat roof with turret louvres.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2026-03-24
More
Full Planning Permission Application
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Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, a new vertical exhaust system, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level, provision of additional external plant equipment and associated works in the rear lightwell, provision of new air handling units and air source heat pumps, removal of external lower ground floor courtyard windows and replacement with a curtain wall system, and installation of new fencing, grating, and supports, and associated works.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2026-01-15
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Details of retention of the existing window joinery to room K-1.07.4E. The louvred panels must be fitted within the existing joinery pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission dated 28 November 2024 (RN24/06792/FULL) (Linked 25/02554/ADLBC)
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Refused
2025-06-19
More
Approval of Details (Full PP)
Installation of external vertical and horizontal flues, new vertical exhaust, four extract fans and a louvre screen at roof level of The Strand Building.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2025-04-16
More
Full Planning Permission Application
Detailed drawings showing the existing window joinery to room K-1.07.4E pursuant to Condition 3 of listed buildling consent dated 28 November 2024 (RN 24/06793/LBC) (Linked 25/04254/ADFULL)
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Refused
2025-04-14
More
Approval of Details (ADLBC)
Installation of steelwork to support a folding partition.
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2025-01-20
More
Listed Building Consent Application
External alterations including installation of condenser unit on roof at ground floor level and replacement of window with a louvre at basement level. Internal alterations to rooms K-1.07.1 to K-1.07.4 at basement level, including reconfiguration of layout, internal air handling units, ductwork, frosted glass secondary glazing, and refurbishment works (Linked with 24/06792/FULL).
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2024-09-30
More
Listed Building Consent Application
External alterations including installation of condenser unit on roof at ground floor level and replacement of window with a louvre at basement level (Linked with 24/06793/LBC).
Kings College 160 Strand London WC2R 2LS · premises record
Approved
2024-09-30
More
Full Planning Permission 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 3 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 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 3 of 3 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Strand · reference CONARA/1240 · covers 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 premises. Some normally permitted changes may require planning permission.
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Central Activities Zone
Named designation not supplied · reference CAZ00000005 · covers 3 of 3 premises. London Plan policies for the Central Activities Zone may apply.
Conservation Area
Strand · reference CONARA/1240 · covers 3 of 3 premises. Demolition, alterations, trees and design are subject to additional heritage controls.
Nearby postcodes and streets
Walk to the next area — linked where the Atlas has a record for it (pilot borough only for now).
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 5 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 7 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Applicant on 5 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
Applicant on 2 applications
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Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Applicant on 1 application
Agent on 7 applications
Agent on 2 applications
Agent on 1 application
Development
What could it become?
Planning precedent87 applications and 400 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.
No intent signal is currently recorded in this postcode.
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.