Planning application
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
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)
As published by the council, reference 25/07490/ADFULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/07490/ADFULL
- Type
- Approval of Details (Full PP)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Application Refused
- Received
- 16 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 3 Nov 2025
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2R 1HL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/04576/ADFULL Decided
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
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).
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26/04031/ADFULL Decided
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
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)
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26/03624/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
Detailed written and photographic schedule of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937).
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25/06292/ADFULL Granted
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
Details of written Scheme of Investigation for An Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to Condition 9 (A) of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN: 25/02937/FULL).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Oct 2025
Received by Westminster
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20 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Application Refused
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21 Jul 2026
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Urbanspace Planning Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Hertford
Active · incorporated 2020 · Hertford
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6 documents on file for this application
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Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
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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)
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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).
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Details of written Scheme of Investigation for An Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to Condition 9 (A) of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN: 25/02937/FULL).
Granted Full applications 10 docs -
Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL
87% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul
Detailed written and photographic schedule of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937).
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs -
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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 -
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Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (RN: 23/03681/FULL) for: External works including installation of new chiller plant on roof, brick infill extension associated with relocated East Wing stair, 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, changes to the description of development and to list the approved drawings and documents in Condition 1.
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