Planning application
2016/4869/P
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND.
Proposal
Demolition of existing Grade II Listed theatre building behind the retained West Street Façade and part of the Tower Court façade and redevelopment of site for a 4 storey plus mansard roof storey theatre building with 1 storey upward extension of retained façade, excavation of basement and installation of roof top plant.
As published by the council, reference 2016/4869/P
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2019
Decision issued: Withdrawn Decision
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
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2010/2846/A Withdrawn
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Display of two internally illuminated projecting box signs, one to the Cambridge Circus elevation, one to the Tower Street elevation at first floor level of existing theatre (Sui Generis).
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2023/1415/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Alterations to entrance door threshold facing Tower Court with new matching marble central infill sloped to provide level access.
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2023/0151/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Partial discharge of Condition 5 ((a) Details of new windows and internal and external doors; (b) Details of new fire door at roof level) of listed building consent ref 2022/3599/L granted on 14 October 2022 for various external and internal alterations to theatre building.
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2025/4165/P Awaiting decision
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Variation of condition 1 (temporary structure) to extend the time period to retain the existing structure by 15 months until 31/12/2026 as required by planning permission 2024/2682/P dated 20/09/2024 for Erection of a timber single storey structure with service hatch and entrance ramp on the pavement on Tower Court to provide seating and bar area in association with the theatre use for a temporary period of 1 year.
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2023/3040/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Installation of a new vertical oriented triangular metal frame incorporating a two-sided neon illuminated sign with 'Ambassadors' text, to West Street elevation above the existing canopy
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2023/3062/A Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Display of a two-sided neon illuminated sign with 'Ambassadors' text, incorporated within a new vertical oriented triangular metal frame affixed to the building's West Street elevation above the existing canopy
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