Sir Arthur Lewis Building 32 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PH Data via plota.co.uk

26/03882/LBC - Listed Building Consent Application Pending

Proposal

Installation of replacement lift call panels; level display panels; control panels; handrails; flooring and ceiling finishes; light fittings; and other associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

12 Jun 2026

✓

Validated

26 Jun 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

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

Documents 55

Statements & assessments 3

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS/HERITAGE STATEMENT Design and Access Statement · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Superseded document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT/HERITAGE Superseded document · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 37

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council: Westminster
Application type: Listed Building Consent Application
Postcode: WC2A 3PH
Received: 12 Jun 2026
Validated: 26 Jun 2026
Ward: St James's
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 21 Aug 2026
Applicant: Show
Agent: ArchitecturePLB

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14816108
Press notice: 22 Jul 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025

Internal refit of basement space. Works to include penetrations through existing building…

25/06731/LBC 18 Sep 2025

2025

Installation of additional condenser units on the rooftop of the Sir Arthur Lewis (SAL) B…

25/03633/LBC 29 May 2025

2025

Installation of additional condenser units on the rooftop of the Sir Arthur Lewis (SAL) B…

25/03632/FULL 29 May 2025

2023 Approved

Erection of a glazed partition wall and single door at third floor level.

23/03854/LBC 23 Jun 2023

2023 Approved

Installation of a non-illuminated sign measuring 240cm x 162cm on the pavement area outsi…

23/00906/LBC 1 Mar 2023

2023 Approved

Details of a) new partitions and internal doors (at a scale of 1:20 with details at 1:5)…

23/01028/ADLBC 1 Mar 2023

2023 Refused

Display of non-illuminated totem sign measuring 240cm x 162cm.

23/00907/ADV 24 Feb 2023

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024/2067/L 31 Oct 2024

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Great Hall and Library Complex Strong Rooms Lincoln's Inn London WC2A 3UP

External works to involve replacement of two rooftop chiller units, replacement of chille…

2024/1829/P 31 Oct 2024

2024

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Installation of an air conditioning unit at roof level.

24/06336/FULL 11 Sep 2024

2024 Approved

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2024/2945/P 1 Aug 2024

2022 Withdrawn

The Great Hall Lincoln's Inn Fields, Gray's Inn, Holborn London London Borough of Camden WC2A 3PZ

Replacement of existing disabled access lift and lift enclosure within the existing lift…

2022/5418/L 23 Apr 2024

2023 Approved

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23/08137/LBC 8 Feb 2024

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23/08136/FULL 8 Feb 2024

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23/08329/LBC 1 Feb 2024

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35 - 37 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE,

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23/01163/OBS 9 Nov 2023

2023

35 - 37 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE

Partial demolition, alterations and extension to existing building for use for non-reside…

23/06997/FULL 9 Oct 2023

2023 Approved

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2023/0597/T 24 Apr 2023

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Royal College Of Surgeons Of England 38 - 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE

Installation of one non-illuminated sign 2635mm x 720mm sign on the railings facing Linco…

22/08561/LBC 16 Feb 2023

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Royal College Of Surgeons Of England 38 - 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PE

Display of non-illuminated sign measuring 2635mm x 720mm to boundary railings.

22/08563/ADV 16 Feb 2023

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Installation of a temporary access ramp at the main entrance.

22/03179/LBC 23 Jun 2022

2022 Approved

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Installation of a temporary access ramp at the main entrance.

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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. 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

Sir Arthur Lewis Building 32 Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PH Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 55

Statements & assessments 3

Plans & drawings 37

Application forms 1

Other documents 14

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