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26/03177/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application
Pending
Proposal
Installation of external and internal signage and replacement lighting to Bow Street frontage and colonnade. [Linked to 26/03188/ADV] Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
14 May 2026
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Validated
2 Jun 2026
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Consultation
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
Documents 37
Statements & assessments 4
Plans & drawings 21
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PROPOSED SCREEN DETAILS
Drawing · 18 Jun 2026
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ARRIVAL LOGO - LARGE
Drawing · 18 Jun 2026
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PROPOSED ARCADE PLAN LIGHTING LAYOUT
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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RUSSELL STREET ELEVATION LIGHTING LAYOUT
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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BOW STREET ELEVATION 2 OF 2 LIGHTING LAYOUT
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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BOW STREET ELEVATION 1 OF 2 LIGHTING LAYOUT
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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LUMINAIRE U2 DETAIL
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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LUMINAIRE L3 DETAIL
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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LUMINAIRE L1 DETAIL
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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LUMINAIRE L4 DETAIL
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ARRIVAL BANNER
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ARRIVAL LOGO - SMALL
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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DIRECTIONAL HANDLE COVER
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ISOMETRIC VIEWS
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ISOMETRIC VIEWS - 2
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ISOMETRIC VIEWS - 3
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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ISOMETRIC VIEWS - 4
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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DIRECTIONAL HANDLE COVER
Drawing · 2 Jun 2026
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LOCATION PLAN
Location Plan · 14 May 2026
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SIGN LOCATION PLAN
Drawing · 14 May 2026
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COMBINED DRAWINGS
Superseded document · 14 May 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 9
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ACK-GENERAL LETTER (G/P/C)
Background Papers · 26 Jun 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 26 Jun 2026
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CNSLT-LA SOCIETY
Background Papers · 26 Jun 2026
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SITE NOTICE 21 OR 28 DAYS IF T&C APPL.
Background Papers · 26 Jun 2026
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RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
Other · 19 May 2026
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1ST INVALID LETTER
Background Papers · 19 May 2026
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ATTACHMENTSUMMARY
Background Papers · 14 May 2026
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COVER LETTER
Background Papers · 14 May 2026
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PROPOSED VIDEO WALL DETAILS
Background Papers · 14 May 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Westminster
- Application type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Postcode
- WC2E 9DD
- Received
- 14 May 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 28 Jul 2026
- Agent
- The Planning Lab
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14916671
- Site notice
- 26 Jun 2026
- Press notice
- 8 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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2025
Approved
Fixing of two new antennas to existing equipment poles, installation of their associated…
2025
Approved
Fixing of two new antennas to existing equipment poles, installation of their associated…
2025
Display of temporary installation of Christmas Installation on the Davis Terrace at Royal…
2025
Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m, non-illuminated fasci…
2025
Internal fit-out works to the ground floor, shopfront alterations and installation of two…
2025
Internal fit-out works to the ground floor, shopfront alterations and installation of two…
2024
Approved
Reduction of the size of the surtitle projector booth and installation of seating at Amph…
2024
Replacing all fire escape signs in the auditorium with new fire escape signs, installatio…
2024
Approved
Replacement of the modern revolving door at the Covent Garden piazza entrance.
2022
Approved
External works to the Royal Opera House arcade including the placement of tables and chai…
2022
Approved
Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.85m x 0.85m, hanging sign meas…
2023
Approved
Change of use of the Russell Street Kiosk from a gift shop kiosk (Class A1) to commercial…
2023
Approved
Removal of five redundant raking timbers
2022
Approved
Internal refurbishment of Chorus Rehearsal Room on Level 2 involving: replacement of the…
2022
External works to the Royal Opera House comprising placement of tables and chairs within…
2019
Approved
Alterations to shopfronts including: new glazing and antique bronze finish frame to Units…
2019
Approved
Alterations to shopfronts including: new glazing and antique bronze finish frame to Units…
2018
Approved
Installation of 3 no. non-illuminated signs to the Bow Street entrance and 2 no. non-illu…
2018
Approved
Display of 3no. non-illuminated signs to the Bow Street entrance measuring 1.00m x 0.70m…
2018
Approved
Display of one internally illuminated LED screen (4.50m x 10.00m); two non-illuminated en…
2018
Approved
Replacement and new internal light fixtures within the Paul Hamlyn Hall, twelve external…
2017
Approved
Variation of condition 1 of listed building consent dated 30 March 2015 (RN: 14/12409/LBC…
2017
Approved
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 30 March 2015 (RN 14/12407/FULL) fo…
2016
Approved
Removal of the existing lighting to the Fly House Tower and installation of an external l…
2016
Approved
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Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1m x 0.16m
2025
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2024
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Approved
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Use of the existing flat roofs at second and fourth floors for amenity purposes, alongsid…
2020
Approved
Unit 3 Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 8HD
External alterations to shopfronts including new glazing and replacement doors.
2020
Approved
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External alterations to shopfronts including new glazing and replacement doors and intern…
2020
Approved
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions
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.
One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #201 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #277 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #258 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #46 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
133 decided
4,602
Total decisions
648 refused in the year to March 2026
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