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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

Granted Westminster 04/04202/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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

Proposal

Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

As published by the council, reference 04/04202/LBC

Application record

Reference
04/04202/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
2 Jun 2004
Validated
2 Jun 2004
Decided
25 Aug 2004
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
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
  • 04/03917/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
  • 04/03344/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    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.

    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. 2 Jun 2004

    Received by Westminster

  2. 25 Aug 2004

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 25 August 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 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 0.3 miles

  • 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

    04/03917/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
  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/03918/LBC Submitted 24 May 2004 50 yards away

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

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 2 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07202/LBC Awaiting decision

    Basement East And Ground Floor And First Floor 33 Weymouth Street London W1G 7BY

    Replacement of 13 doorsets with fire doors.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07183/LBC Awaiting decision

    306 - 308 Regent Street London W1B 3AT

    Installation of a manually operated retractable fabric awning to the existing shopfront at 308 Regent Street, comprising an orange fabric canopy with discreet printed lettering to the front valance, together with associated supporting framework, mounting brackets and fixings to the existing fa?ade.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07191/LBC Awaiting decision

    6 Wilton Place London SW1X 8RH

    Layout alterations and replacement of internal doors.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07199/LBC Awaiting decision

    49 Queen's Gardens London W2 3AA

    Erection of a mansard roof extension incorporating rooflights and a rear balcony; installation of Juliet balconies at ground and first floor levels to the rear; demolition of the existing courtyard extension and erection of a single-storey infill extension; extension of the rear wing at first floor (mezzanine) and second floor levels; fenestration alterations including the installation of new windows; stucco repairs and partial rebuilding of the rear extensions; and associated internal alterations at all levels. (Linked to 26/07198/FULL)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07192/LBC Awaiting decision

    119 Warwick Way London SW1V 4HS

    Conversion and internal alterations to the ground floor flat (Retrospective)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings