49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Pending
26/02142/LBC
Description
Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02141/FULL)
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Historical activity at this location
40 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Double sided projecting LED sign and two street level LED signs either side of the foyer…
2025
Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m a…
2023
Approved
Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and…
2020
Approved
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.8m x 5.3m for a temporary p…
2018
Approved
Installation of one internally illuminated sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m for a temporary p…
2018
Approved
Display of one internally illuminated sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m for a temporary period…
2017
Refused
Installation of illuminated projecting vertical advertisement sign and lightbox measuring…
2017
Refused
Display of illuminated projecting vertical advertisement sign and lightbox measuring 5.00…
2018
Refused
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m at the entrance can…
2018
Refused
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.80mm x 5.30mm at the entrance c…
2017
Approved
Installation of internally illuminated projecting sign, including a lightbox for show adv…
2017
Approved
Display of internally illuminated projecting sign, including a lightbox for show advertis…
2016
Refused
Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LED digital screens both me…
2016
Approved
Partial removal and replacement of stage house roof and installation of new internal stee…
2016
Approved
Partial removal and replacement of stage house roof and installation of new internal stee…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY
Change of use of part of the ground floor unit to enable within a dual/alternative Class…
2025
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a…
2025
Withdrawn
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a…
2025
Withdrawn
9 Kean Street London WC2B 4AY
Change of use of the part of the ground floor unit (Class F1) to a Class E Use.
2025
1 Kingsway London WC2B 6AN
Replacement of existing windows with new glazed door openings and alterations to balustra…
2025
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Display of externally illuminated (Backlit) fascia sign above front entrance measuring 1…
2025
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Alteration and refurbishment of the ground floor entrances on both Kingsway and Kean Stre…
2025
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych WC2B 4LD
Refurbishment of existing stage lantern (smoke vent) set on the roof of the theatre fly t…
2025
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych WC2B 4LD
Refurbishment of existing stage lantern (smoke vent) set on the roof of the theatre fly t…
2025
Bus Shelter Outside Aldwych Theatre Aldwych
Display of internally illuminated dynamic display with automatic rotation images measurin…
2024
Approved
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Replacement of existing plant room louvres to ninth floor plant room.
2024
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Use of an area of the public highway measuring 0.9m x 11.6m for the placing of 7 tables a…
2024
Fourth Floor 43 Aldwych WC2B 4DN
Use of the 4th floor office to residential use; creation of a new access for a roof terra…
2024
Fourth Floor 43 Aldwych WC2B 4DN
Use of the 4th floor office to residential use; creation of a new access for a roof terra…
2023
Approved
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Internal and external alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, new sta…
2023
Approved
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension…
2024
Imperial House 8 Kean Street London WC2B 4AS
Installation and replacement of new rooftop plant and remedial works to the windows withi…
2023
Approved
Theatre Royal Catherine Street London WC2B 5JF
Removal of existing WCs which serve the Garden Restaurant, installation of a goods lift i…
2023
Refused
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Display of two internally illuminated (face lit) projecting signs, each measuring 0.7m in…
2023
Withdrawn
6 Catherine Street London WC2B 5JY
Installation of pin-mounted lettering fascia sign and spotlights.
2018
Approved
2 Kean Street London WC2B 4AQ
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board loca…
2018
Approved
7B Kingsway London WC2B 6XF
Use of an area of the public highway measuring 1400mm X 7400mm for the placing of six tab…
2018
Approved
15 - 19 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF
Installation of a new UKPN substation within the building at rear ground floor level behi…
2018
Approved
55 Aldwych London WC2B 4BB
Use of three areas of the public highway measuring 1.1m x 3m, 1.1m x 1.5m and 1.75 x 9.8m…
2018
Approved
68 Drury Lane London WC2B 5SP
Change of use of the basement and ground floor of Nos. 67, 68 and 70 Drury Lane and part…
Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Westminster is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #227 out of 292. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 79% approved vs 90% nationally.
One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Westminster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #200 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #279 of 292
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #227 of 292
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #43 of 292
86%
Minor dwellings approved
14 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
140 decided
4,828
Total decisions
669 refused in 2025