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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Granted Westminster 25/08293/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Relates to 25/05608/ADV

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

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 25/08293/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/08293/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
13 Nov 2025
Validated
13 Nov 2025
Decided
8 May 2026
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
  • 25/05608/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
  • 23/03861/LBC Granted

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

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

    Decided 24 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Nov 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 8 May 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 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

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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

Who's behind it

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Metropolis Planning Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London

Active · incorporated 2024 · London

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Documents

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

17 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 8 May 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

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

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

    82% 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

    23/03861/LBC Submitted 9 Jun 2023 50 yards away

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

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 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

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

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

    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