Planning application
135-149 Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2H 8AH
Works: Extension Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2024/1005/L
Application record
- Reference
- 2024/1005/L
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Final Decision
- Decision
- Granted
- Decided
- 16 Jul 2025
- Postcode
- WC2H 8AH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Camden register
This site has had 7 applications since 2019: 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
16 Jul 2025
Decision issued: Granted
-
22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
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.
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
-
Shaftesbury Avenue WC2H 8DP
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
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
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
Display of 11 x lamppost banners in various locations along Shaftesbury Avenue.
Granted -
Princes Circus Drinking Fountain Princes Circus Shaftesbury Avenue London WC2
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
Display of 9 x lamppost banners in various locations along Shaftesbury Avenue for a period of one year.
Granted
Other heritage and listed building applications
In Camden
-
2026/0825/L Granted
88 Frognal London NW3 6XB
Discharge of condition 4 (a) Plan, elevation and section drawings of all new internal doors at a scale of 1:10 with typical moulding and architrave details at a scale of 1:1. b) Plan, elevation and section drawings, including jambs, head and cill, of all new windows and doors, including garage doors and windows, at a scale of 1:10 with typical glazing bar details at 1:1) 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)
-
2026/2946/L Awaiting decision
Flat 1, 73 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EU
Replacement of existing defective rear lean-to conservatory with a new slimline powder-coated aluminium framed conservatory with clear double glazing, on the exact same footprint as existing.
-
2026/3754/L Awaiting decision
10 Great Ormond Street London Camden WC1N 3RB
Coversion of 3 flats into 4 and internal alterations to the listed building
-
2026/2194/L Withdrawn
Dunboyne Road Estate Dunboyne Road London NW3 2YY
Installation of Air Source and Water Source Heat Pumps in basement car park with associated acoustic and security enclosures; installation of PV Panels on roof of Blocks 1, 2 and 3; removal of existing gas boilers and associated plant; installation of a new estate-wide heating network including Heat Interface Units, radiators, pipework and associated infrastructure to serve Flats 1-71; excavation of trenches and installation of below-ground heating, water and electrical infrastructure; and associated ancillary works.
-
2026/3773/L Awaiting decision
47 Kelly Street London NW1 8PG
Replacement of concrete roof tiles with slate roof tiles (Retrospective)