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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

Granted Westminster 11/10857/FULL Application for full Planning Permission

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 11/10857/FULL

Application record

Reference
11/10857/FULL
Type
Application for full Planning Permission
Status
Decided
Decision
Application Permitted
Received
7 Nov 2011
Validated
7 Nov 2011
Decided
10 Feb 2012
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
  • 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
  • 04/03344/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. 7 Nov 2011

    Received by Westminster

  2. 10 Feb 2012

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Agent on file, registered in Winslow

2 applications on PlanIndex

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Documents

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

26 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 10 February 2012, 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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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    11/10858/LBC Submitted 7 Nov 2011 0m 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

    04/06223/ADLBC Submitted 6 Aug 2004 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

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  • 26/05935/FULL Awaiting decision

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    Installation of one number new external condenser unit to the southerly elevation service alley.

    1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05959/FULL Awaiting decision

    Basement And Ground Floor 50 New Bond Street London W1S 1BJ

    Installation of three new condensers on the roof, within an existing designated plant area.

    1 Sep 2026 Full applications