229 Strand London WC2R 1BA Data via plota.co.uk

26/02561/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application Approved
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Proposal

Installation of three spotlights to shop fascia level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Apr 2026
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Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Complex Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 14

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF GRANT OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT [PE] Decision Notice · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DELEGATED REPORT Report · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Design and Access Statement · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING AND PROPOSED SHOPFRONT ELEVATIONS Drawing · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FASCIA LED SPOTLIGHT DETAIL Drawing · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FEECALCULATION Background Papers · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CNSLT-CONSULTEE CLOUD STD Background Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C) Background Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL. Background Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Other · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENTSUMMARY Background Papers · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Application type
Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode
WC2R 1BA
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
St James's
Case officer
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Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Complex Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
ILI Architects Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14864403
Press notice
20 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Installation of LED strip light to shop fascia. Linked with 25/07660/ADV
25/07767/LBC
2025
Display of externally illuminated LED strip light to shop fascia measuring 0.01m x 3.5m…
25/07660/ADV
2025 Approved
Display of metal lettering fascia sign measuring 705mm x 400mm, and externally illuminate…
25/00141/ADV
2025
Installation of signage on shopfront (Linked to application 25/00141/ADV).
25/00464/LBC
2024
Internal alterations including installation of dumbwaiter shaft from basement kitchen to…
24/08285/LBC
Within ~100m

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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.7/10
Below average
#209 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings