442 Strand London WC2R 0QU Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Repainting of the existing metal framing of shopfront to Grey Brown; New entrance doors to match existing painted to Grey Brown; the existing line of the shopfront remains unchanged; Existing vent grilles to redecorated to Grey Brown; Existing step and entrance threshold to be cladded with Carrara marble with inclusion of brass tactile anti slip studs along the front step; Existing high level linear sign light removed; New security camera; and installation of new signage. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 23 Oct 2025 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Documents 21
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 9
Site constraints 11
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- 51 mQueen Eleanor Memorial CrossGrade II*
- 51 mCharing Cross HotelGrade II
- 54 mSt Martin in the Fields Secondary SchoolGrade II*
- 63 mK6 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 68 mJohn Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)Grade II
- 70 mChurch of St Martin in the FieldsGrade I
- 75 mWestern Corner Block of Former Charing Cross HospitalGrade II
- 75 mFormer Charing Cross Hospital (East Side)Grade II
- 78 mChurchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West SidesGrade I
- 81 mSt Martin's Vestry HallGrade II*
- 89 mSt Martin's VicarageGrade II*
- 94 m45 and 46, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 94 m44, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 95 m27 and 29, John Adam Street Wc2Grade II
- 97 mChurchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the FieldsGrade II
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- 100 mSouth Africa HouseGrade II*
- 104 m41, Craven StreetGrade II
- 106 mK2 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 108 m40, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 110 m22, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II
- 112 mThe Coliseum Theatre (English National Opera)Grade II*
- 114 m8, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 115 m39, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 116 mLamp post outside Charing Cross Police StationGrade II
- 116 m21, John Adam Street Wc2Grade II
- 117 mZimbabwe HouseGrade II*
- 118 m21, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 118 m9, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 119 m31, St Martin's Lane Wc2Grade II*
- 123 m20, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 125 m38, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 125 m10, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 127 m37, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 127 mShip and Shovel Public HouseGrade II
- 129 m11, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 129 m19, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
- 131 m60, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 132 m36, Craven Street Wc2Grade I
- 134 mLamp post outside 61a Chandos PlaceGrade II
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- 139 m11 and 12, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
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- 141 m35, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
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- 142 m12, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade I
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- 144 m6 and 7, York Buildings Wc2Grade II
- 146 mNational Portrait GalleryGrade I
- 147 m13 and 14, Craven Street Wc2Grade II
- 149 m1, Craven Passage Wc2Grade II
- 150 m18, Buckingham Street Wc2Grade II*
Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Building
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Postcode
- WC2R 0QU
- Received
- 15 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 8 Sept 2025
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 3 Nov 2025
- Decision
- Application Permitted
- Decision date
- 23 Oct 2025
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Gordon Young Architects
How this decision compares
Decided in 45 days from validation, 12 days faster than Westminster's median of 57 for listed building works. Approved, as 90% of listed building works here are.
Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14250531
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14250531
- Comments by
- 22 Oct 2025
- Site or press notice
- 19 Sept 2025
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #258 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Westminster is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
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