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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

Granted Westminster 04/03344/FULL Application for full Planning Permission

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Use of the courtyard for cultural and entertainment uses including the temporary installation of ancillary structures for a maximum period of 150 days per year.

As published by the council, reference 04/03344/FULL

Application record

Reference
04/03344/FULL
Type
Application for full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
30 Apr 2004
Validated
30 Apr 2004
Decided
4 Nov 2004
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Sub-Committee
Postcode
WC2R 0RN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 18 applications since 2002: 13 approved, 3 refused.

  • 11/10858/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

    Decided 10 Feb 2012 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 11/10857/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

    Decided 10 Feb 2012 Full applications
  • 04/06223/ADLBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

    Decided 17 Sep 2004 Conditions
  • 04/06129/ADFULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

    Decided 17 Sep 2004 Full applications
  • 04/04202/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

    Decided 25 Aug 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 04/03917/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

    Decided 16 Jul 2004 Full applications
  • 04/03918/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    New window to north block at mezzanine level; internal alterations to three rooms at lower ground and mezzanine levels.

    Decided 16 Jul 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 04/03345/FULL Refused

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Erection of new canopies and supporting structures on the River Terrace for retention throughout the year.

    Decided 4 Nov 2004 Full applications
  • 04/01512/FULL Withdrawn

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Use of the terrace for cultural and entertainment uses, including the permanent retention of existing temporary cafe and terrace structures throughout the year.

    Decided 31 Mar 2004 Full applications
  • 04/01511/FULL Withdrawn

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Use of the courtyard for cultural and entertainment uses, for an increased period of time (150 days each year), including the temporary installation of ancillary structures.

    Decided 31 Mar 2004 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Apr 2004

    Received by Westminster

  2. 4 Nov 2004

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 4 November 2004, 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 full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    11/10858/LBC Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 3 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    11/10857/FULL Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/06223/ADLBC Submitted 6 Aug 2004 50 yards away

    New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/06129/ADFULL Submitted 3 Aug 2004 50 yards away

    Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/04202/LBC Submitted 2 Jun 2004 50 yards away

    Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/03917/FULL Submitted 24 May 2004 50 yards away

    Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

In Westminster

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    41 Sutherland Street London SW1V 4JX

    Replacement of front, side and rear windows with double glazed timber framed sash windows and replacement of a door with a double glazed timber framed door.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
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    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
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    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/07193/FULL Awaiting decision

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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/07187/FULL Awaiting decision

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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications