49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF Data via plota.co.uk

26/04692/LBC Pending
Commercial & major worksSchools, care & community

Proposal

The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Westminster
Postcode
WC2B 4DF
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Target decision
8 Sept 2026

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15077343
Press notice
5 Aug 2026

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…
25/08293/LBC
2025
Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m a…
25/05608/ADV
2023 Approved
Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and…
23/03861/LBC
2020 Approved
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.8m x 5.3m for a temporary p…
20/04890/ADV
2018 Approved
Installation of one internally illuminated sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m for a temporary p…
18/02077/LBC
2018 Approved
Display of one internally illuminated sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m for a temporary period…
18/02076/ADV
2017 Refused
Installation of illuminated projecting vertical advertisement sign and lightbox measuring…
17/11218/LBC
2017 Refused
Display of illuminated projecting vertical advertisement sign and lightbox measuring 5.00…
17/11225/ADV
2018 Refused
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.80m x 5.30m at the entrance can…
18/00224/LBC
2018 Refused
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 2.80mm x 5.30mm at the entrance c…
18/00225/ADV
2017 Approved
Installation of internally illuminated projecting sign, including a lightbox for show adv…
17/08130/LBC
2017 Approved
Display of internally illuminated projecting sign, including a lightbox for show advertis…
17/08034/ADV
2016 Refused
Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LED digital screens both me…
16/08212/ADV
2016 Approved
Partial removal and replacement of stage house roof and installation of new internal stee…
16/06709/LBC
2016 Approved
Partial removal and replacement of stage house roof and installation of new internal stee…
16/07632/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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2025
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2025 Withdrawn
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2025
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2025
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25/04456/ADV
2025
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25/04455/FULL
2025
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych WC2B 4LD
Refurbishment of existing stage lantern (smoke vent) set on the roof of the theatre fly t…
25/03154/LBC
2025
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych WC2B 4LD
Refurbishment of existing stage lantern (smoke vent) set on the roof of the theatre fly t…
25/03153/FULL
2025
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25/00280/ADV
2024 Approved
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2024
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24/03357/TCH
2024
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Use of the 4th floor office to residential use; creation of a new access for a roof terra…
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2024
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Use of the 4th floor office to residential use; creation of a new access for a roof terra…
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2023 Approved
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Internal and external alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, new sta…
23/05676/LBC
2023 Approved
Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD
Alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension…
23/05675/FULL
2024
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24/01004/FULL
2023 Approved
Theatre Royal Catherine Street London WC2B 5JF
Removal of existing WCs which serve the Garden Restaurant, installation of a goods lift i…
23/05426/LBC
2023 Refused
York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ
Display of two internally illuminated (face lit) projecting signs, each measuring 0.7m in…
23/05566/ADV
2023 Withdrawn
6 Catherine Street London WC2B 5JY
Installation of pin-mounted lettering fascia sign and spotlights.
23/05195/LBC
2018 Approved
2 Kean Street London WC2B 4AQ
Display for a temporary period of six months of a non-illuminated estate agent board loca…
18/08531/AD7
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…
18/05326/TCH
2018 Approved
15 - 19 Kingsway London WC2B 6XF
Installation of a new UKPN substation within the building at rear ground floor level behi…
18/03489/FULL
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…
18/04803/TCH
2018 Approved
68 Drury Lane London WC2B 5SP
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Westminster
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#221 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings