135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

This site has had 7 applications since 2017: 5 approved, 2 refused.

• 2026/0456/P Granted

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  Air quality monitoring details required by condition 6 of planning permission reference 2024/0993/P granted 16/07/2025 for the part demolition, restoration and refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed building, roof extension, and excavation of basement space, to provide a theatre at lower levels, with ancillary restaurant / bar space (Sui Generis) at ground floor level; and hotel (Class C1) at upper levels; provision of ancillary cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant, and other associated works.

  Decided 3 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0354/P Granted

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  Change of use from Cinema (Sui Generis) to mixed Cinema, Immersive Theatre, Live Music Venue use (Sui Generis) for a temporary period between 1 January and 30 September 2026. Temporary consent previously granted for 12 June to 31 December 2025.

  Decided 12 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 2025/2567/P Granted

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  Change of use from Cinema (Sui Generis) to mixed Cinema, Immersive Theatre, Live Music Venue use (Sui Generis) for a temporary period between 12 June 2025 and 31 December 2025.

  Decided 5 Nov 2025 Full applications
• 2024/0993/P Granted

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  Part demolition, restoration and refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed building, roof extension, and excavation of basement space, to provide a theatre at lower levels, with ancillary restaurant / bar space (Sui Generis) at ground floor level; and hotel (Class C1) at upper levels; provision of ancillary cycle parking, servicing and rooftop plant, and other associated works.

  Decided 16 Jul 2025 Full applications
• 2018/0037/L Refused

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  The comprehensive refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed building and the provision of a new two storey roof extension and new basement level, providing a new four-screen cinema (Class D2) and spa (sui generis) at basement levels, a restaurant/bar (Class A3/A4) at ground floor level, a 94-bed hotel (Class C1) at part ground and first to sixth floors and associated terrace and bar (Class A4) at roof level, together with associated public realm and highways improvements

  Decided 5 Jul 2019 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2017/7051/P Refused

  135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH

  The comprehensive refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed building and the provision of a new two storey roof extension and new basement level, providing a new four-screen cinema (Class D2) and spa (sui generis) at basement levels, a restaurant/bar (Class A3/A4) at ground floor level, a 94-bed hotel (Class C1) at part ground and first to sixth floors and associated terrace and bar (Class A4) at roof level, together with associated public realm and highways improvements

  Decided 5 Jul 2019 Full applications

1. 16 Jul 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

2. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Camden granted permission on 16 July 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Shaftesbury Avenue WC2H 8DP

  2013/2335/A 50 yards away

  The display of no. 20 non-illuminated PVC banners to be retro-fitted onto lamppost columns on Shaftesbury Avenue for a temporary period of 30 months.

  Withdrawn

• Shop And Premises At Ground Floor 234 Shaftesbury Avenue London Camden WC2H 8EG

  2024/1181/A Submitted 25 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Display of replacement signage, including 1x fascia sign and 1 x projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Princes Circus Drinking Fountain Princes Circus Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2

  2023/4072/L 50 yards away

  Removal of condition 5 (connection to the water mains) of listed building consent ref 2020/1446/L, granted on 23/02/2023 for the dismantling, cleaning, refurbishment, storage and relocation of the Princess Circus drinking fountain to a site in front of Shaftesbury Theatre, as part of wider West End Project relandscaping scheme.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H

  2015/6829/A 50 yards away

  Display of 11 x lamppost banners in various locations along Shaftesbury Avenue.

  Granted

• Princes Circus Drinking Fountain Princes Circus Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2

  2023/1107/L 50 yards away

  Details of water mains connection method statement in relation to condition 5 of listed building consent (2020/1446/L) dated 23/02/2021 (for dismantling, cleaning, refurbishment, storage and relocation of the drinking fountain to a site in front of Shaftesbury Theatre, as part of wider West End Project relandscaping scheme).

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings

• Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AL

  2014/7073/A 50 yards away

  Display of 9 x lamppost banners in various locations along Shaftesbury Avenue for a period of one year.

  Granted

• 2026/1141/L Granted

  25 John Street London WC1N 2BS

  Internal and external alterations to partition layout at basement, supporting structures and external ground level, and alterations to design of conservatory, windows and doors granted under listed building consent 2024/0338/L dated 06/08/2024.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2025/1781/L Granted

  Frognal Rise House Lower Terrace London NW3 6RE

  Demolition of existing garage and interlinking gallery and replacement with new garage and garden room with link, new basement floor below garden, alterations to main house including replacement windows including reinstated oriel window and new French doors to entrance elevation, new roofing to side wing, new portico and replacement door to front elevation, enlargement of existing lightwell, replacement gates and canopy over entrance gate, restorations of boundary treatments, associated internal alterations including partial underpinning works and other minor alterations.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/4129/L Awaiting decision

  6 Leverton Street London NW5 2PJ

  Strip out kitchen including floor tiles and replace; replace plumbing and flooring in rear ensuite; replace plumbing in front ensuite and WC; replace internal doors; replace garden wall with metal railing; replace 3 rear windows, 3 rear elevation side windows, 1 rear door and 1 rear elevation side door with double-glazed crittal windows and doors; remove 2 rear windows; render rear elevation brickwork; and associated works.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/1686/L Granted

  Flat Ground and 1st Floor and Flat 2nd and 3rd Floor 14 Downshire Hill London NW3 1NR

  External and internal alterations in connection with conversion of two self-contained flats into a single-family dwellinghouse, including new doors at rear ground and second floor level, replacement windows at rear second and third floors level, removal of internal partitions, extending the stair handrail, and replacement internal doors, parquet flooring, skirting, architraves, cornicing, and fittings.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 2026/2202/L Refused

  4 Hampstead Square London NW3 1AB

  Erection of conservatory to front elevation.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings