Planning applications in WC2B

49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02142/LBC)

49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02141/FULL)

Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

General redecoration and renewal of ground floor and first floor public spaces; insertion of removable fixed furniture; and other internal alterations.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Internal alterations to twelfth floor.

Crown Court Church Crown Court London WC2B 5EZ

Display of two externally illuminated banners measuring 8.3m x 0.6m; and an internally illuminated notice board measuring 0.9m x 0.9m. [Linked to 26/00660/LBC]

Ground Floor Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LA

Reconfiguration of the external paving and steps at the main entrance of Australia House. (Linked with 26/01770/LBC)

Ground Floor Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LA

Reconfiguration of the external paving and steps at the main entrance of Australia House to provide compliant step-free access.

Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Alteration to the layout and rear elevation of the Novello Flat at Waldorf Chambers building.

India House Aldwych London WC2B 4NA

Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LCD screens both measuring 2.1m x 1.34m capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images (Bus Shelter Pavement Outside Bush House East Wing)

Pitch 3014 Aldwych London WC2B 4AX

Display of a double-sided advertisement panel consisting of 2 LCD screens both measuring 2.1m x 1.34m capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images (Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 51 Crown House)

Bus Shelter Opposite India House Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

Display of double-sided LED screen, measuring 1.34m X 2.1m (Bus Shelter Pavement Outside The Waldorf Hilton)

16th and 17th Floors Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Internal fit-out and refurbishment of sixteenth and seventeenth floors.

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Display of eleven non-illuminated photographs on hoarding; eight measuring 2.2m x 1.36m; two measuring 2.45m x 2.5m and one measuring 2.45m x 5.78m for a temporary period from 17 February 2026 to 30 June 2026.

Freemasons Hall 60 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AZ

Cathodic protection installation and repair of Portland stone masonry to Great Queen Street elevation and repairs and decorations to windows and rainwater goods.

Clement House 99 - 101 Aldwych London WC2B 4JF

Replacement of air conditioning units on the rooftop of Clement House and associated ductwork and electrical installations.

Clement House 99 - 101 Aldwych London WC2B 4JF

Replacement of air conditioning units at roof level with 7no. air source heat pumps, 3no. air handling units and associated ductwork and electrical installations.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Internal Alterations to the thirteenth floor.

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Details of Vent details extract fumes before use pursuant to Condition 25 of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN24/06619/FULL)

Crown Court Church Crown Court London WC2B 5EZ

Replacement of one set of entrance timber doors, removal of window grilles at ground and first floor on North East elevation, installation of two banners, installation of noticeboard, replacement of light fittings to North East and South West elevation, like-for-like repairs to masonry, brickwork and metalwork. [Linked to 26/01927/ADV]

14 Kingsway London WC2B 6HA

Removal and replacement of 6no antennas (overall height 40.5m AGL) and other associated ancillary works thereto.

Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LU

Installation of internal CCTV security cameras.

41 Kingsway London WC2B 6TP

Variation of condition 1 of planning permission dated 26 June 2020 (RN: 20/00330/FULL) (which itself varied condition 1 of planning permission dated 07 March 2019 (RN: 18/09035/FULL), which amended planning permission dated 28 June 2018 (RN: 18/02441)) for 'Use of first to seventh floors as a hotel (Class C1) and as a restaurant (Class A3) at ground floor and basement level, extension in the rear light well at first to seventh floors, extension and new dormer windows at seventh floor level, installation of new shopfronts and signage at ground floor level, installation of mechanical plant and an extract duct at podium and roof level'. NAMELY, to allow amendments including internal reconfiguration of restaurant and hotel, adjustment of roof pitch to Kemble Street, relocation of lift over-run and plant at roof level within a new enclosure, replacement windows with alterations to fenestration and dormers, reconfiguration of internal layout to accommodate a second stair and alterations to shopfront.

Footpath outside 129-133 Kingsway London WC2B 6NH

Installation of a Street Hub 3 unit.

Footpath outside 129-133 Kingsway London WC2B 6NH

Installation of a Street Hub 3 unit with 2 x digital advertisement panels.

York House 23 Kingsway London WC2B 6UJ

Details of door sets at the Kingsway entrance and photographic samples of the facing materials pursuant to conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission dated 21 November 2025 (RN: 25/04455/FULL).

160-161 Drury Lane & 4-6 Parker Street London WC2B 5PN

Details pursuant to condition 14 (sound insulation) of planning permission 2023/2245/P dated 11/07/2024, for 'Demolition of existing fourth floor, replacement of fourth floor and erection of an additional storey to the building, ground floor alterations including new entrances, single storey extension to the rear, removal of existing external fire escape stair to the rear, reconfiguration of existing external plant equipment and introduction of additional plant at roof level, including associated works'

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Details of new windows pursuant to condition 30 (part A) of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL)

Kingsway House, 99-103 Kingsway, 4 Great Queen Street & 62 Parker Street London WC2B 6QU, WC2B 6QX, WC2B 5DJ

Demolition of 4 Great Queen Street and 62 Parker Street and erection of a new 7 storey building in connection with the change of use of Kingsway House from commercial use (Class E) to provide a combined hotel use (Class C1), extension and remodelling of upper storeys of Kingsway House to accommodate further Class C1 hotel floorspace, provision of ancillary facilities, Class E commercial unit at ground floor level of Kingsway House, and associated works including refurbishment of Kingsway House façade.

Ground Floor 11 - 13 Broad Court London WC2B 5PY

Details of cycle storage and waste storage pursuant to Conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission dated 30 September 2024 (RN: 24/03422/FULL).

Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Internal alterations at basement, ground, mezzanine, third and fourth floor levels; external alterations including juliet balcony, curved bay extension and spiral staircase at rear fourth floor.(Linked With 26/01660/FULL)

27 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5BB

Internal and external alterations including installation of light fittings on front facade and painting of internal brickwork.

Pavement outside Holborn Station, 94 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AA.

Replacement of existing flower kiosk with new kiosk.

Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Amendments to planning permission dated 14 November 2019 (19/00248/FULL) for: Use of the third and fourth floor as residential (C3 Use). Internal and external alterations to create a single residential dwelling including a new staircase, external lift shaft and creation of a roof terrace. Alterations to the stairwell and ground floor commercial unit (A3 Use) including new shopfront namely: rear fourth floor bay extension and spiral staircase.

Africa House 70 Kingsway London WC2B 6AH

Change of use of the ground floor betting shop (Sui Generis) to office/commercial/business and service use (Class E) incorporation of this into the wider ground floor office, including removal of external signage, infill of existing lightwells, creation of new openings at ground floor, removal of existing modern office fit-out and refurbishment of common areas at ground floor and associated works

Africa House 70 Kingsway London Camden WC2B 6AH

Change of use of the ground floor betting shop (Sui Generis) to office/commercial/business and service use (Class E) incorporation of this into the wider ground floor office, including removal of external signage, infill of existing lightwells, creation of new openings at ground floor, removal of existing modern office fit-out and refurbishment of common areas at ground floor and associated works

23 A Great Queen Street London WC2B 5BB

Change of use from office (Class E) to a single family dwellinghouse (Class C3), erection of an additional storey, alterations to fenestration and doors on front elevation and associated works

49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Installation of projecting digital screen at first floor level and two digital screens at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)

Fortune Theatre Russell Street London WC2B 5HH

Installation of floral arrangement to exterior building entrance for temporary Christmas period.

South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

Details of windows pursuant to Condition 29 (partial discharge) of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).

36 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RR

Installation of signage comprising three externally illuminated fascia signs, one externally illuminated hanging sign, one externally illuminated vertical sign and one internally illuminated menu box, window boxes and uplighters.

36 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RR

Display of three externally illuminated fascia signs measuring 9.60m x 0.45m, 8.50m x 0.45m, and 0.60m x 0.35m; one externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 1.20m x 0.80m; one externally illuminated vertical sign measuring 6.56m x 1.50m; and one internally illuminated menu box measuring 0.30m x 0.21m.

Fortune Theatre Russell Street London WC2B 5HH

Display of non-illuminated hanging five red stars sign on the exterior under canopy measuring 0.45m x 3.34 for temporary period from 10 November 2025 until 05 January 2026.

Fortune Theatre Russell Street London WC2B 5HH

Installation of non-illuminated hanging five red stars sign on the exterior under our canopy measuring 0.45m x 3.34 for temporary period from 10 November 2025 until 05 January 2026.

Space House 1 Kemble Street London WC2B 4AN

Internal alterations to fifth floor.

Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LU

Internal office refurbishment to 5th floor, Strand wing, of Australia House. Additional FCU units to roof to provide heating, cooling and fresh air inline with Building regulations.

Australia House Strand London WC2B 4LU

Internal office refurbishment to 5th floor, Strand wing, of Australia House. Additional FCU units to roof to provide heating, cooling and fresh air inline with Building regulations. (Linked to 25/07591/LBC)

11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

Use of a three areas of the public highway each measuring 5.98m x 1.16m for the placing of three tables and six chairs; an area measuring 2.9 x 1.3m for the placing of one table, two chairs and one waiter station; and an area measuring 18.8m x 4.2m for decking and the placing of 19 tables, 26 chairs, eight benches, one menu board, 23 planters with screens and four umbrellas with heaters in connection with the restaurant.

27 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5BB

Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Cycle storage details) of planning permission 2022/0905/P dated 23/08/2024 for "Change of use of building from an office (Class use E) to a private members' club (sui generis)."

12 Stukeley Street London WC2B 5LQ

Installation of UPVC windows to first and second floor rear elevation (retrospective).

Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

Display of twelve non illuminated flag pole banner signs measuring 4.7m x 1.67m, 2.5m x 1.14m, 1.8m x 1m.