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Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

Granted Westminster 25/06571/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Windows or glazing

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

Proposal

Installation of an awning on the Russell Street and Bow Street elevations, non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m, non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 0.43m and non-illuminated signage to shopfront windows. Internal alterations to the ground floor unit.

As published by the council, reference 25/06571/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/06571/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
15 Sep 2025
Validated
15 Sep 2025
Decided
30 Oct 2025
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2E 9DD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 8 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/03791/LBC Decided

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    New internal signage throughout the Royal Opera House 1858 building, Paul Hamlyn Hall and Dixon Jones extension.

    Submitted 9 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03188/ADV Awaiting decision

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 3m x 0.6m; an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.25m x 3.4m; an externally illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.46m x 2.4m; a non-illuminated door handle cover measuring 1.19m x 0.25m; an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.4m x 0.71m; and two sections of LED video wall measuring 3.6m x 2.05m and 0.68m x 3.6m. [Linked to 26/03177/LBC]

    Submitted 14 May 2026 Advertising
  • 26/03177/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    Installation of external and internal signage and replacement lighting to Bow Street frontage and colonnade. [Linked to 26/03188/ADV]

    Submitted 14 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02860/LBC Awaiting decision

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    New internal signage throughout the Royal Opera House 1858 building to support a new wayfinding strategy.

    Submitted 30 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/07403/ADV Granted

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    Display of Christmas Installation on the Davis Terrace at Royal Opera House measuring 2.2m x 9.5m for a temporary period.

    Decided 24 Oct 2025 Advertising
  • 25/06572/ADV Decided

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m, non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 0.43m and non-illuminated signage to shopfront windows.

    Decided 30 Oct 2025 Advertising
  • 25/06570/FULL Granted

    Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    Installation of an awning on the Bow Street elevation.

    Decided 30 Oct 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Sep 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Heritage Potential Ltd. Agent

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Documents

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

27 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 30 October 2025, 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

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    25/06572/ADV Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Display of a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m, non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.18m x 0.43m and non-illuminated signage to shopfront windows.

    Decided Advertising Windows or glazing 17 docs

  • Royal Opera House Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD

    25/06570/FULL Submitted 15 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Installation of an awning on the Bow Street elevation.

    Granted Full applications 29 docs

  • 24 Russell Street London WC2B 5HF

    26/02347/CLOPUD Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~5 Jun

    To confirm the proposed use of 24-26 Russell Street (the site) for open Class E use is lawful for the purposes of Section 192 of The Act.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 11 docs

  • 33 - 35 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BN

    26/03846/FULL Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

    Installation of two air conditioning units and associated pipework on the rear elevation at second floor level.

    Decided Full applications

  • Basement And Ground Floor 33 - 35 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BN

    26/05835/ADV Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Display of two non-illuminated fascia signs each measuring 1.46m x 0.40m; a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.89m x 0.24m; an externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 0.60m x 0.60m; and internally illuminated menu board.

    Decided Advertising

  • 11 - 12 Russell Street London WC2B 5HZ

    26/03558/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

    Use of an area of the public highway measuring 17.3m x 3.8m for the placing of 30 tables and 60 chairs and 15 rope barriers in connection with the existing restaurant.

    Decided Full applications 4 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

    69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

    Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

    Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

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    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

    Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

    12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

    Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

    1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

    Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings