85 Strand London WC2R 0DW Data via plota.co.uk

26/03069/FULL - Full Planning Permission Application Pending

Proposal

Change of use of use of first to seventh floors, part ground floor entrance, and part basement from office (Class E) to aparthotel (Class C1); installation of plant at roof level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓

Received

11 May 2026

✓

Consultation

15 May 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 65

Statements & assessments 13

Plans & drawings 38

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF ECNSLT-STD EXT CONSULTEES Background Papers · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ECNSLT-STD EXT CONSULTEES Background Papers · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION LETTER (21D) Background Papers · 15 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council: Westminster
Application type: Full Planning Permission Application
Postcode: WC2R 0DW
Received: 11 May 2026
Validated: 11 May 2026
Ward: St James's
Case officer: Track to view
Target decision: 10 Aug 2026
Applicant: Track to view
Agent: Planning Resolution

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14780088
Site notice: 15 May 2026
Press notice: 27 May 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

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2023

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23/04181/MOD106 19 Jun 2023

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25/01713/ADV 19 May 2025

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Savoy Theatre Savoy Court London WC2R 0ET

Installation of one new illuminated external digital LED screens back-to-back, double-sid…

25/01710/LBC 19 May 2025

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Savoy Theatre Savoy Court London WC2R 0ET

Installation of 6 new hollow rigging studs with localised safety eye-bolts to the rear of…

25/03411/LBC 19 May 2025

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Installation of two perimeter bars to support sound installations in the Grand Circle (Fl…

25/03239/LBC 13 May 2025

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Savoy Theatre Savoy Court London WC2R 0ET

Refurbishment of the Mezzanine Bar in the Savoy Theatre, and enlargement of a preparation…

25/03099/LBC 6 May 2025

2025

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Replacement and enlargement of dock door to Carting Lane. (Linked with 25/02458/FULL)

25/02459/LBC 9 Apr 2025

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Replacement and enlargement of dock door to Carting Lane. (Linked with 25/02459/LBC)

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Westminster

Planning Authority Score

3.7/10

Below average

#209 of 292 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

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

85 Strand London WC2R 0DW Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 65

Statements & assessments 13

Plans & drawings 38

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 3

Other documents 10

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