8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/03755/ADV
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Council
Westminster 3.7/10
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
WC2R 2AB

Description

Display of two internally illuminated led measuring 1.9m x 6m. Linked with 25/08417/LBC. (Retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk

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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Use of the site as High Quality West End Theatre / Cabaret & Music Venue / Event Space (t…
25/08285/LBC
2025
Use of the site as High Quality West End Theatre / Cabaret & Music Venue / Event Space (t…
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Nearby activity

2024 Approved
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Installation of two Samaritan's signs to the railings of Waterloo Bridge.
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External lighting strategy to the main quadrangle 152-157 Strand (Linked to 22/00242/FULL)
22/00243/LBC
2021 Approved
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2021 Approved
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21/02610/ADV
2021 Approved
Waterloo Pier Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2PP
Variation of condition 1 of listed building consent dated 22nd October 2020 (RN 20/03671/…
21/05815/LBC
2021 Approved
Waterloo Pier RNLI Station Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2PP
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21/03828/TCA
2021 Approved
152-172 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Variation of condition 1 of listed building consent dated 9 December 2020 (RN20/04548/LBC…
21/01895/LBC
2021 Approved
152-158 Strand London
Variation of Condition 1 of listed building consent dated 12 December 2018 (RN: 18/05558/…
21/02702/LBC
2021 Approved
Ground Floor Part South Wing Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
Erection of a temporary art installation on the Southern River Terrace of Somerset House…
21/01115/FULL
2021 Approved
Ground Floor Part South Wing Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
Erection of a temporary art installation on the Southern River Terrace of Somerset House…
21/01116/LBC
2021 Approved
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Display of non-illuminated vinyl banners to hoarding measuring 2.85m x 16m beneath Waterl…
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2021 Approved
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Erection of canopy on the River Terrace beginning of March 2021 and the end of October on…
21/00292/FULL
2020 Approved
152-172 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Variation of conditions 1, 2 and 3 of a listed building consent (RN: 19/08727/LBC) for th…
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Installation of 8 new lifebuoys onto the existing parapet handrailing on Waterloo Bridge.
20/06846/LBC
2020
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Installation of new lifebuoys onto the existing parapet handrailing on Waterloo Bridge.
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Installation of six winter domes on the river terrace (south elevation of the building) f…
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Removal of the existing lifeboat station and associated infrastructure and the installati…
20/03671/LBC
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Removal of the existing lifeboat station and associated infrastructure and the installati…
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20/06409/TCA
2020 Approved
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Variation of condition 2 of planning permission dated 18 November 2015 (RN: 15/09122) for…
20/04918/FULL
2017 Approved
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Installation of a temporary pavilion on the river terrace between 7 to 24 May 2018 in con…
17/08275/LBC
2017 Approved
Somerset House Strand London City Of Westminster WC2R 1LA
Installation of a temporary pavilion on the river terrace between 7 to 24 May 2018 in con…
17/08274/FULL
2016 Approved
152-172 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Refurbishment of Quadrangle Building and Quadrangle Surface including removal and replace…
16/11963/LBC
2016 Approved
152-172 Strand London WC2R 2LS
Refurbishment of Quadrangle Building and Quadrangle Surface including removal and replace…
16/11962/FULL
2016 Refused
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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. 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