24 Russell Street London WC2B 5HF Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Confirmation that the proposed use of the ground floor unit at 24-26 Russell Street (western side of main entrance) for open Class E use would be lawful for the purposes of Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 11 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026
Documents 13
Decision & officer reports 4
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 2
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)
- Postcode
- WC2B 5HF
- Received
- 10 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 10 Apr 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 5 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 11 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Agent
- Turley
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14807358
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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