Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/06038/ADV Awaiting decision

  Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  Display of internally illuminated hanging signs, each measuring 0.61m X 0.61m, at the commercial unit at the north end of the building facing Lancaster Place.

  Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 25/08318/ADFULL Awaiting decision

  Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  Detailed drawings of all new doors, windows, spandrels and samples 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 conditions 4(iii) and 5 of planning permission dated 30th July 2024 (RN:24/01116).

  Submitted 13 Nov 2025 Full applications
• 25/05657/FULL Granted

  Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

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

  Decided 6 Oct 2025 Full applications

1. 18 Nov 2025

   Received by Westminster

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Westminster took a median of 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 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

• Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  25/08318/ADFULL Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jan

  Detailed drawings of all new doors, windows, spandrels and samples 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 conditions 4(iii) and 5 of planning permission dated 30th July 2024 (RN:24/01116).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

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

  84% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Display of internally illuminated hanging signs, each measuring 0.61m X 0.61m, at the commercial unit at the north end of the building facing Lancaster Place.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  26/05498/TCA Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  T1, T2 & T3 London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres in all aspects Returning to previous pollard points (re-pollard) Resulting dimensions: Final height approximately 11?12 metres, maintaining previous pollard framework Justification: Routine cyclical maintenance of previously pollarded trees To prevent excessive crown weight and risk of structural failure To contain size within appropriate bounds for the garden setting To manage light levels and leaf litter affecting surrounding area Compliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ? Recommendations for Tree Work T4 Mulberry (Morus spp.), Garden Proposed works: Formative crown reduction of up to 1 metre to maintain overall balance and shape Height to remain unchanged Current height: Approx. 4 metres Justification: Light formative pruning to encourage strong branch structure Maintain ornamental form and prevent asymmetry Improve long-term health and reduce likelihood of weak limb attachments T5 Fig Tree (Ficus carica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres Reduce lateral spread by 1?2 metres Current height: Approx. 6?7 metres Resulting dimensions: Final height approx. 4?4.5 metres, width reduced accordingly Justification: Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Awaiting decision Trees

• The Queens Chapel Of The Savoy Savoy Hill London WC2R 0DA

  26/02258/TCA Submitted 2 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

  T1, London Plane Trees (Platanus ? hispanica), Garden Proposed works: Reduce crown by approximately 2?3 metres on all lateral aspects in order to provide clearance from buildings Justification: T1 (on the grounds of its proximity to the rear of 111 the Strand) Routine maintenance to contain size within garden space To improve access and light levels Promote healthy regrowth and fruit production Prevent encroachment onto neighbouring boundaries or structures

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 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

• 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Installation of a new shopfront.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising repolacement window and installation of double opening door.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06222/FULL Awaiting decision

  42 - 49 St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4EJ

  Entrance alterations, illuminated fascia sign to St Martins Lane entrance and glazed openings for digital signage

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06234/FULL Awaiting decision

  40 Grosvenor Place London SW1X 7HJ

  Use of lower ground floor of Unit 3 and ground floor of Unit 2 as gym (Class E(d)) and/ or office (Class E(g))

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06249/FULL Awaiting decision

  53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

  Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06250/LBC)

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications