Planning application
Ambassadors Theatre, West Street. London. WC2H 9ND.
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
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 2016/5032/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2016/5032/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Decision
- Withdrawn Decision
- Decided
- 8 May 2019
- Postcode
- WC2H 9ND
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 21 applications since 2010: 16 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/0938/P Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Installation of new maintenance access ladder at roof level following removal of existing maintenance access ladder.
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2026/0948/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Installation of new maintenance access ladder at roof level following removal of existing maintenance access ladder.
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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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2025/1783/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Replacement of mansard roof section on the northwest side elevation of the building and associated works; internal works including replacement of steels supporting the pavement lights at substage and basement levels and replacement of WC's at basement level.
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2025/1466/P Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Replacement of mansard roof section on the northwest side elevation of the building and associated works.
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2024/5072/L Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Creation of hospitality lounge and bar space in existing staff offices on second floor of Ambassadors Theatre.
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2024/2682/P Granted
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
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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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.
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
What withdrawal means
The applicant withdrew this application before Camden decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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).
Withdrawn -
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Installation of new maintenance access ladder at roof level following removal of existing maintenance access ladder.
Granted Full applications 15 docs -
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND
Installation of new maintenance access ladder at roof level following removal of existing maintenance access ladder.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc -
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.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension -
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.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing -
Ambassadors Theatre West Street London WC2H 9ND.
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.
Withdrawn Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
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Variation of condition 2 (drawings) to listed building consent 2025/4952/L dated 16/01/2026 for 'Erection of a lower ground floor rear extension and internal alterations' for the removal of the existing non-original loft hatch and roof hatch above, and the installation of an automatic opening vent (AOV) rooflight.
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2026/3864/L Awaiting decision
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Discharge of condition 4 (c) Samples and/or manufacturer's details of new facing materials for the extension and rebuilt garage. d) Details of the new roofing materials, rooflight, and slate vents) of 2025/3436/L (External works comprising demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey ground floor extension; demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage; alterations and repairs to roof; repair and minor alterations to building facade; provision of new hard and soft landscaping. Interior works comprising general remodelling works; minor changes to planform and openings; installation of new mechanical and electrical services throughout)
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2026/2714/L Granted
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2026/2034/L Granted
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Details pursuant to Condition 4(a) (joinery) and 4(b) (terrace railings and external staircase) of Listed Building Consent 2025/2372/L, dated 29/09/2025, for the "Single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations. Enlargement of upper ground floor terrace."
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2026/2333/L Granted
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