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8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

Refused Westminster 25/08417/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Alterations to frontage of the site and provision of canopy.

As published by the council, reference 25/08417/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/08417/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Application Refused
Received
18 Nov 2025
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Decided
30 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
  • 25/08285/LBC Granted

    8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

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

    Decided 3 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. 18 Nov 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 9 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 30 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Application Refused

  4. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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

Documents

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

23 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Westminster refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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

    25/08285/LBC Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

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

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 37 docs

  • 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

    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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    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07183/LBC Awaiting decision

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    Installation of a manually operated retractable fabric awning to the existing shopfront at 308 Regent Street, comprising an orange fabric canopy with discreet printed lettering to the front valance, together with associated supporting framework, mounting brackets and fixings to the existing fa?ade.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07191/LBC Awaiting decision

    6 Wilton Place London SW1X 8RH

    Layout alterations and replacement of internal doors.

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07199/LBC Awaiting decision

    49 Queen's Gardens London W2 3AA

    Erection of a mansard roof extension incorporating rooflights and a rear balcony; installation of Juliet balconies at ground and first floor levels to the rear; demolition of the existing courtyard extension and erection of a single-storey infill extension; extension of the rear wing at first floor (mezzanine) and second floor levels; fenestration alterations including the installation of new windows; stucco repairs and partial rebuilding of the rear extensions; and associated internal alterations at all levels. (Linked to 26/07198/FULL)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07192/LBC Awaiting decision

    119 Warwick Way London SW1V 4HS

    Conversion and internal alterations to the ground floor flat (Retrospective)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings