The Old Vic Theatre 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/03157/DET Granted

  The Old Vic Theatre 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (highway condition survey post completion) of planning permission 22/00811/FUL (Demolition of existing building at 131 Waterloo Road and erection of a 5 storey building plus basement connecting to the existing back of house areas at The Old Vic. Refurbishment of Rehearsal Room and various back of house areas at The Old Vic to create a step-free access to the stage door and to improve dressing rooms, staff offices and WC facilities. Blocking up side windows to the Wellington House. External lighting along The Old Vic façade at Waterloo Road) granted on 30.09.2022.

  Decided 2 Dec 2025 Conditions

1. 28 Jan 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 13 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lambeth granted permission on 10 April 2026, 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.

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• The Old Vic Theatre 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB

  25/03157/DET Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (highway condition survey post completion) of planning permission 22/00811/FUL (Demolition of existing building at 131 Waterloo Road and erection of a 5 storey building plus basement connecting to the existing back of house areas at The Old Vic. Refurbishment of Rehearsal Room and various back of house areas at The Old Vic to create a step-free access to the stage door and to improve dressing rooms, staff offices and WC facilities. Blocking up side windows to the Wellington House. External lighting along The Old Vic façade at Waterloo Road) granted on 30.09.2022.

  Granted Conditions Demolition Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 131 Waterloo Road SE1 8UR And The Old Vic 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB

  25/02708/DET Submitted 27 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 16 (Environmental noise assessment), 20 (Security measures) and 23 (BREEAM certificate) of planning permission ref: 22/00811/FUL (Demolition of existing building at 131 Waterloo Road and erection of a 5 storey building plus basement connecting to the existing back of house areas at The Old Vic. Refurbishment of Rehearsal Room and various back of house areas at The Old Vic to create a step-free access to the stage door and to improve dressing rooms, staff offices and WC facilities. Blocking up side windows to the Wellington House. External lighting along The Old Vic façade at Waterloo Road) granted on 30.09.2022.

  Granted Conditions Demolition Windows or glazing 4 docs

• 131 Waterloo Road SE1 8UR And The Old Vic 103 The Cut London SE1 8NB

  22/04302/DET Submitted 5 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials 1) & 6 (materials 4) of planning permission 22/00811/FUL (Demolition of existing building at 131 Waterloo Road and erection of a 5 storey building plus basement connecting to the existing back of house areas at The Old Vic. Refurbishment of Rehearsal Room and various back of house areas at The Old Vic to create a step-free access to the stage door and to improve dressing rooms, staff offices and WC facilities. Blocking up side windows to the Wellington House. External lighting along The Old Vic façade at Waterloo Road) granted on 30.09.2022.

  Granted Conditions Demolition Windows or glazing 4 docs

• The Old Vic Theatre 103 The Cut London Lambeth SE1 8NB

  23/00144/DET Submitted 17 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5(Vents and Screen Details) and 6(Details of Fixings) of planning permission 22/00812/LB (Relocation of stage door, reconfiguration and refurbishment of various back of house areas at The Old Vic theatre, including rehearsal room, access ways, dressing rooms, staff offices, storage and WC facilities, openings in party wall. External lighting along Waterloo Road facade, fixings for signage and installation of plant screen at roof top level and associated works) granted on 26.05.2022.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 131 Waterloo Road London SE1 8UR

  26/00968/ADV Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  62% historically approved · decision due ~21 May

  Display of 2 illuminated fascia signs fixed to the flank of the balcony and 1 illuminated menu sign positioned adjacent to the main entrance door to the café and restaurant.

  Decided Advertising 5 docs

• 124 - 126 The Cut London SE1 8LN

  26/01289/VOC Submitted 24 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 13 (opening hours) of planning permission ref. 24/01542/VOC, granted on 04 March 2025, which varied Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 16/05063/FUL, granted on 09 March 2017, for the demolition of the existing building and erection of a building including basement to provide commercial, business and service uses (Use Class E) at ground and basement levels with self contained residential flats above. The variation seeks to amend Condition 13 to allow the ground floor commercial unit to be open to members of the public between 07:00 and 20:00 on Mondays to Sundays and Bank Holidays. It is proposed that Condition 13 is varied to read: The use of the premises shall not be open to members of the public other than between 07:00 and 20:00 on Mondays to Sundays and Bank Holidays.

  Withdrawn Amendments New dwelling Demolition 5 docs

• 26/02971/ADV Awaiting decision

  Queen Elizabeth Hall And Purcell Room South Bank London SE1 8XX

  Retention of existing advertisements and artwork associated with the temporary Wahaca restaurant and food truck for a further 5 years. (Please note: The reference number for this Advertisement Consent application is 26/02971/ADV but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02970/FUL)

  Received 12 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02943/ADV Awaiting decision

  40 - 48 Bromell's Road London SW4 0BG

  Display of 2x externally illuminated lettering fascia signs, 2x internally illuminated projecting signs, and 2x non-illuminated retractable fabric awning signs.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02878/ADV Awaiting decision

  452-456 Brixton Road London SW9 8EA

  Installation of 3 x internally illuminated static fascia signs, 1 x internally illuminated static hanging sign and 2 x internally fixed TV screens

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02866/ADV Awaiting decision

  Arches 149 - 152 Newport Street London SE11 6AQ

  Display of 4 non-illuminated static fascia signs fitted within the head of each arch, a static entrance sign above the doorway and up to 7 wall-mounted signs to the side of the doorway.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 13 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/02039/ADV Granted

  Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent London SW12 0NS

  Display of 1x internally illuminated lettering fascia sign and 3x non-illuminated signs.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Advertising