North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02831/CLLB Awaiting decision

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Series of investigative works to the North Block. The proposed investigative and opening up works comprise trial pits in third party walls at basement level, the careful removal of plaster in various locations to expose the structure behind, and other physical works to open up elements of the building where required to better inform the Stage 4 design elements within the existing structural context. The locations of the opening up works have been carefully selected to ensure minimal disruption on the historic fabric, and where possible, investigations and openings are proposed in areas of twentieth century construction.

  Submitted 28 Apr 2026
• 26/01251/CLLB Awaiting decision

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Series of investigative works to the North Block.

  Submitted 12 Feb 2026
• 26/00145/LBC Granted

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Waterproofing works on the upper terrace of the Somerset House courtyard comprising temporary removal and reinstatement of surface finishes, installation of new concrete upstands and waterproof membrane, creation of a new buried manhole, drainage channel and outlets, and associated works.

  Decided 13 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/08530/FULL Granted

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Variation of Conditions 1 and 7 of planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (23/03681/FULL) (as amended by 25/07330/NMA dated 7 November 2025) for: External works including installation of new plant on roof, brick infill extension, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, to allow alterations at roof level to form concealed plant areas and slate clad dormers to house ventilation ductwork; installation of plant; facade works and to allow clear glazing in rear windows facing 152-158 Strand.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Full applications
• 25/08532/LBC Granted

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Introduction of new slate-clad dormer extensions on the north and east roof pitches; façade interventions, including retention of existing blind windows to the east elevation; removal of glazed structure from sunken East Wing courtyard and replacement with stone paved floor to create external terrace; new lighting to vestibule; alterations to the East Wing roof to accommodate new plant areas and associated access structures; removal of the 1980s lift shaft, adjoining access corridor and partial chimney breast to enable formation of new openings in party wall with 152-153 Strand; installation of a new lift shaft within the reconfigured lightwell; retention of East Wing Chambers Stair in existing position; partial removal of internal walls within the large seminar rooms; reinstatement of second-floor art gallery within current lecture theatre; adaption of existing cafe space at ground floor level to create new shop, including new openings in party wall to 152 Strand; and other internal alterations.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 10 Oct 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 7 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 25/08530/FULL Granted

  North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  Variation of Conditions 1 and 7 of planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (23/03681/FULL) (as amended by 25/07330/NMA dated 7 November 2025) for: External works including installation of new plant on roof, brick infill extension, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, to allow alterations at roof level to form concealed plant areas and slate clad dormers to house ventilation ductwork; installation of plant; facade works and to allow clear glazing in rear windows facing 152-158 Strand.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Full applications

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• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  25/08530/FULL Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 1 and 7 of planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (23/03681/FULL) (as amended by 25/07330/NMA dated 7 November 2025) for: External works including installation of new plant on roof, brick infill extension, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, to allow alterations at roof level to form concealed plant areas and slate clad dormers to house ventilation ductwork; installation of plant; facade works and to allow clear glazing in rear windows facing 152-158 Strand.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 187 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  26/00145/LBC Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Waterproofing works on the upper terrace of the Somerset House courtyard comprising temporary removal and reinstatement of surface finishes, installation of new concrete upstands and waterproof membrane, creation of a new buried manhole, drainage channel and outlets, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  25/08532/LBC Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Introduction of new slate-clad dormer extensions on the north and east roof pitches; façade interventions, including retention of existing blind windows to the east elevation; removal of glazed structure from sunken East Wing courtyard and replacement with stone paved floor to create external terrace; new lighting to vestibule; alterations to the East Wing roof to accommodate new plant areas and associated access structures; removal of the 1980s lift shaft, adjoining access corridor and partial chimney breast to enable formation of new openings in party wall with 152-153 Strand; installation of a new lift shaft within the reconfigured lightwell; retention of East Wing Chambers Stair in existing position; partial removal of internal walls within the large seminar rooms; reinstatement of second-floor art gallery within current lecture theatre; adaption of existing cafe space at ground floor level to create new shop, including new openings in party wall to 152 Strand; and other internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 178 docs

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  25/07490/ADFULL Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details of written and photographic schedule of facing materials and new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors, new shopfront including associated metalwork, overall profiles through front and rear facades and junction details pursuant to Conditions 4 and 5 (A,B,C and D) of planning permission dated 16 June 2025 (RN25/02937/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  26/04031/ADFULL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  Details of new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors; new shopfront including associated metalwork; overall profiles through front and rear facades and junction details with Somerset House pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission dated 16 June 2025 (RN 25/02937/FULL)

  Decided Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  26/04576/ADFULL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Details of written report of the archaeological investigation and findings pursuant to condition 9 (b) of planning permission dated 7 February 2025 (RN: 23/03709/FULL).

  Decided

• 26/06232/NMA Awaiting decision

  37 Trevor Place London SW7 1LE

  Amendments to planning permission dated 17th July 2026 (RN 26/03030/FULL) for the Alterations including enlargement of louvres and installation of new plant in basement; landscaping of roof terrace; second floor windows replaced with door sets; partial demolition at ground and first floor levels to create new lightwell and landscaped courtyard. NAMELY, addition of a free-standing sauna to the second-floor roof terrace.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/06256/NMA Awaiting decision

  Queens Court Queensway London W2 4QN

  Amendments to planning permission dated 21st May 2026 (RN:25/05013/FULL) for Variation of conditions 1, 3, 8, 9 and 17 of planning permission dated 11th May 2022 (RN 18/09765/FULL) for the Change of use of rear part of Queensway Market to Retail, Financial and Professional services, Office and Restaurant (within Class E) use and 5 residential units facing Princes Court, reconfiguration of retail units along Queensway including introduction of Retail uses at Nos.23 and 33 (current entrances to Queensway Market) and use of Nos.25 and 41-43 Queensway as Restaurant uses, installation of new shopfronts to Nos.23 to 43 Queensway 23-43, erection of infill extension to rear at ground floor level, erection of two new pavilion structures for Retail use and associated new hard and soft landscaping on land between Queens Court and Princes Court, installation of green roofs, rooflights and mechanical plant within enclosures to first floor level roofs between projecting rear wings of Queens Court installation of kitchen extract ducts to rear elevations, and associated cycle parking, waste storage, plant and other ancillary alterations ('Application 2'). Namely, to vary the hours of operation for the refrigeration plant controlled by condition 6.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/06251/NMA Awaiting decision

  19 Cumberland Street London SW1V 4LS

  Amendments to planning permission dated 20th March 2026 (RN:25/08960/FULL) for Lower ground floor rear infill extension with terrace above, replacement of rear first floor conservatory, new roof level rear single dormer with access to third floor roof terrace, alterations to windows and external refurbishment, namely the change of conservatory gable roof to a flat GRP roof.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/06201/NMA Awaiting decision

  Almack House 28 King Street St James's London SW1Y 6QW

  Amendments to planning permission dated 16th April 2026 (RN:26/01487/FULL) for Installation of a mechanical plant at lower ground floor and installation of two grilles to two lower ground floor windows, namely change to approved grille.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/06212/NMA Awaiting decision

  10 - 11 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LH

  Amendment to Condition 12 (Whole Life Carbon) of planning permission dated 19th April 2024 (RN 23/04044/FULL) for Change of use from hotel to residential use (Class C3) with associated internal alterations to create 11 new units and external alterations comprising reconfiguration and recladding of the rear extension and restoration of the existing building. Namely to include additional requirement to evidence and justify where benchmarks cannot be achieved, consider mitigation measures and if none, evidence that all mitigation measures have been exhausted. (Linked with RN 26/06213/ADFULL)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Amendments