London Coliseum 32 - 35 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ES Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
25/01005/LBC
Description
Display of one externally illuminated horizontal banner measuring 30 m x 4 m to front of the scaffolding and two non-illuminated vertical banners measuring 1.4 m x 9 m to the sides of the scaffolding. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 11 Nov 2026; it is now day 636.
Day 636, past the statutory target. 71% of listed building works in Westminster are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 9 Nov 2026.
Day 636580 days past the 56-day target
49%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
2,228decided in the last year
Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Westminster in the last twelve months, from validation. Westminster decision record →
Site constraints 11
Grade II* listed: The Coliseum Theatre (English National Opera)
List entry 1236022 · The pin is inside its outline · 62 more listed buildings within 150 m (5 Grade I, 9 Grade II*, 48 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Show the other 62 with distances
- 20 m45 and 46, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 21 m31, St Martin's Lane Wc2Grade II*
- 22 m44, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 35 mMarquis of Granby Public HouseGrade II
- 48 mWestern Corner Block of Former Charing Cross HospitalGrade II
- 56 mCavell House National Westminster BankGrade II
- 59 mDuke of York's TheatreGrade II
- 63 m434-437, STRAND WC2 (See details for further address information)Grade II*
- 63 mFormer Charing Cross Hospital (East Side)Grade II
- 78 m60, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 80 mSt Martin's VicarageGrade II*
- 80 mSt Martin in the Fields Secondary SchoolGrade II*
- 81 mLamp post outside Charing Cross Police StationGrade II
- 82 mThe Edith Cavell MemorialGrade I
- 82 mSt Martin's Vestry HallGrade II*
- 89 mLamp post outside 61a Chandos PlaceGrade II
- 95 mThe Garrick TheatreGrade II*
- 95 mChurchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West SidesGrade I
- 96 m52-53 St Martin’s LaneGrade II
- 105 mAldine HouseGrade II
- 106 mNational Portrait GalleryGrade I
- 107 m17-19, Bedford Street Wc2Grade II
- 108 mChurch of St Martin in the FieldsGrade I
- 109 m1-8, Goodwin's Court Wc2Grade II*
- 110 mChurchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the FieldsGrade II
- 111 mThe Salisbury Public House and 91-93, St Martin's LaneGrade II
- 113 m23 and 24, Bedfordbury Wc2Grade II
- 113 mLamp post outside 6-7 Chandos PlaceGrade II
- 114 mNational GalleryGrade I
- 115 m3, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 115 m4 AND 5, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 116 m6, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 119 mTwo lamp posts outside 7 and 21 Cecil CourtGrade II
- 120 m2 AND 2A, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 121 m7, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 121 m8, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 122 m1, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 122 mLamp post outside 28 BedfordburyGrade II
- 122 m13, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 122 m1-5, CHANDOS PLACE WC2 (See details for further address information)Grade II
- 123 mMr Fogg's TavernGrade II
- 123 m9, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 123 m10, NEW ROW WC2 (See details for further address information)Grade II
- 124 mWhite Swan Public HouseGrade II
- 124 mLamp post outside 66 Chandos PlaceGrade II
- 128 m67 and 68, Chandos Place Wc2Grade II
- 132 m14-16, Bedford Street Wc2Grade II
- 134 m25, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 134 m24, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 134 m23 AND 23A, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 135 m3 Lampstandards Numbered 1, 2 and 3Grade II
- 135 mJohn Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)Grade II
- 137 mStatue of Sir Henry IrvingGrade II
- 137 mK2 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 137 mDrinking Fountain Attached to Church Walls and Railing to Church of St Martin-in-the-FieldsGrade II
- 138 mK6 Telephone KioskGrade II
- 138 mThe AlberyGrade II
- 139 mZimbabwe HouseGrade II*
- 141 m17 AND 18, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 143 m16, NEW ROW WC2Grade II
- 145 mVentilation Lamp Standard Numbered 35 on Island North of Irving StreetGrade II
- 147 mThe Garrick ClubGrade II*
Trafalgar Square conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
2 Article 4 directions
Article 4 Basement Development Permitted Rights Removed · Article 4 Direction Class E To C3 In Central Activities Zone. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Archaeological priority area: City of Westminster APA 1.2
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Westminster AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
National infrastructure project 152 m away: Thames Tideway Tunnel
The site is 152 m from the project boundary. Waste water treatment, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: London Strategic Heat Main Project (at pre-application, 112 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Town centre: West End
A designated centre in the London Plan.
Shops, services and active frontages are protected in centres, and main town centre uses are steered here first.
Central activities zone
The core of central London in the London Plan.
Offices, culture and the other strategic functions of the centre take priority over new housing here.
Also on the record
Registered park or garden 177 m away: Trafalgar Square; Inside the City of Westminster built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 6b (excellent), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 9 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Building
Floor area296 m² (3,186 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 38)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingAir Conditioning
From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Install new fall protection railings and replace roof coverings and battens to match exis…
2025
Display of one externally illuminated horizontal banner measuring 30 m x 4 m to front of…
2024
Installation of brass guardrails to the balcony resters at the bottom of each flight of A…
2024
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Removal of existing modern single ply roof coverings and associated insulation and renew…
2024
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Repairs and renewal to two failing roof areas and renewal of associated roof coverings.
2024
Improvements to safe access to roof areas for maintenance.
2024
Installation of scaffolding structure on the facade of the Theatre and ENO to wrap the sc…
2024
Approved
Repair and replacement of two asphalt roof areas (Area 8 and part of Area 20) to the buil…
2024
Approved
Replacement of 3no. defective concrete lintels over existing window openings. Installatio…
2024
Approved
Replacement of 3no. defective concrete lintels over existing window openings and installa…
2024
Approved
Removal of existing modern single ply roof coverings and associated insulation and renew…
2024
Withdrawn
Display of two sections of scaffolding wrap measuring 10.05m x 25.95m and 12.6m x 7.7m fo…
2024
Approved
Repairs and renewal of roof coverings to two slate and asphalt roof areas to the building.
2024
Approved
Replacement of original terracotta blocks on front external elevation and tower.
2023
Approved
Proposed stage floor strengthening; removal of existing basement ceiling including the in…
2023
Refused
Display of a non-illuminated advertisement on scaffolding wrap measuring 12.5m x 8m for a…
2023
Refused
Installation of a temporary ground bearing scaffold structure to the front elevation to a…
2022
Approved
Removal of existing steel projector brackets and their replacement with new steel bracket…
2022
Approved
Installation of new Closed Circuit TV security cameras into the front of house audience f…
2022
Approved
Installation of new fire detection and alarm system into auditorium
2017
Approved
Refurbishment works including new fixed furniture and decoration of Laidlaw Bar, Promenad…
2017
Approved
Installation of a delay bar and speaker brackets to auditorium.
2016
Approved
Internal alterations including a new Display Space; new Promenade Alcove Lounge; relocati…
2016
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Installation of new service entrance on Brydges Place and replacement of one window with…
2016
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2024
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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.
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Westminster decision statistics
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
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.