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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Granted Westminster 23/03861/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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

Proposal

Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and Grand circle ceilings.

As published by the council, reference 23/03861/LBC

Application record

Reference
23/03861/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
9 Jun 2023
Validated
9 Jun 2023
Decided
24 Jul 2023
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2B 4DF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 8 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/04771/FULL Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04692/LBC Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03571/FULL Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02142/LBC Awaiting decision

    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)

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02141/FULL Awaiting decision

    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)

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08293/LBC Granted

    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)

    Decided 8 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/05608/ADV Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m at first floor level and two internally illuminated LED digital screens signs each measuring 2.5m x 1.28m at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/08293/LBC)

    Submitted 11 Aug 2025 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jun 2023

    Received by Westminster

  2. 24 Jul 2023

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

MJ Consulting Ltd Agent

6 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils

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Documents

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

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 24 July 2023, 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

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    25/05608/ADV Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    83% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m at first floor level and two internally illuminated LED digital screens signs each measuring 2.5m x 1.28m at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/08293/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    25/08293/LBC Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    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)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/03571/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

    Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04771/FULL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Decided Full applications

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04692/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

    The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/02142/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

    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)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

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    Removal of a non-original modern fireplace and its breast at first floor level.

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    56 Clifton Hill London NW8 0QG

    Removal and replacement of non-original side extensions, new single storey rear extension. Internal refurbishment including regularisation of the interior layout to form a single-family dwellinG. (Linked with 26/06595/FULL)

    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Venture House 27 - 29 Glasshouse Street London W1B 5DF

    Infilling of an existing window at first floor level and associated works, in connection with the Phase 2 proposals approved under (RN 24/02163/LBC) and (RN 25/08966/LBC).

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06561/LBC Awaiting decision

    55 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YL

    Removal of existing Luxcrete/glazed pavement-light panels and associated metal surrounds; installation of a continuous waterproofing system beneath the entrance landing; associated structural repairs; temporary lifting and reinstatement of existing stone entrance steps; and reinstatement of the mosaic entrance surface to match the existing design and appearance. (Linked to 26/06560/FULL)

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    6 - 7 Old Palace Yard London SW1P 3JY

    Installation of electrical equipment.

    Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings