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8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

Granted Westminster 25/08285/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Relates to 25/08284/FULL

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

Proposal

Internal refurbishment and fit out of public seating areas, bar areas, WCs, dressing rooms, and back of house areas.

As published by the council, reference 25/08285/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/08285/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
12 Nov 2025
Validated
24 Nov 2025
Decided
3 Jul 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2R 2AB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/03755/ADV Awaiting decision

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    Display of two internally illuminated led measuring 1.9m x 6m. Linked with 25/08417/LBC. (Retrospective).

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 25/08417/LBC Refused

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    Alterations to frontage of the site and provision of canopy.

    Decided 30 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/08284/FULL Granted

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    Use for mixed theatre, cabaret/music/event space, restaurant and bar purposes (Sui Generis).

    Decided 3 Jul 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 Nov 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 24 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 25/08284/FULL Granted

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    Use for mixed theatre, cabaret/music/event space, restaurant and bar purposes (Sui Generis).

    Decided 3 Jul 2026 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 25/08284/FULL Granted

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    Use for mixed theatre, cabaret/music/event space, restaurant and bar purposes (Sui Generis).

    Decided 3 Jul 2026 Full applications

Documents

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

37 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 3 July 2026, 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

  • 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    25/08284/FULL Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Use for mixed theatre, cabaret/music/event space, restaurant and bar purposes (Sui Generis).

    Granted Full applications 48 docs

  • 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    25/08417/LBC Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Alterations to frontage of the site and provision of canopy.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

  • 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

    26/03755/ADV Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

    Display of two internally illuminated led measuring 1.9m x 6m. Linked with 25/08417/LBC. (Retrospective).

    Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

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

    26/01251/CLLB Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

    Series of investigative works to the North Block.

    Awaiting decision 4 docs

  • Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

    26/06038/ADV Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

    Display of an externally illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.6m x 0.6m located centrally above the main entrance on the Lancaster Place elevation.

    Decided Advertising

  • Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

    25/05657/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Re-positioning of the fire escape door on Savoy Street.

    Granted Full applications 17 docs

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    69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

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    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