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Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

Awaiting decision Westminster 25/08802/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Extension

Relates to 26/01660/FULL

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Internal alterations at basement, ground, mezzanine, third and fourth floor levels; external alterations including juliet balcony, curved bay extension and spiral staircase at rear fourth floor.(Linked With 26/01660/FULL)

As published by the council, reference 25/08802/LBC

Application record

Reference
25/08802/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
3 Dec 2025
Validated
3 Dec 2025
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2B 4LD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/05013/LBC Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05012/FULL)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/05012/FULL Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05013/LBC)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01660/FULL Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Alteration to the layout and rear elevation of the Novello Flat at Waldorf Chambers building.

    Submitted 13 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08747/NMA Refused

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Amendments to planning permission dated 14 November 2019 (19/00248/FULL) for: Use of the third and fourth floor as residential (C3 Use). Internal and external alterations to create a single residential dwelling including a new staircase, external lift shaft and creation of a roof terrace. Alterations to the stairwell and ground floor commercial unit (A3 Use) including new shopfront namely: rear fourth floor bay extension and spiral staircase.

    Decided 10 Feb 2026 Amendments
  • 25/05853/LBC Granted

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

    Decided 10 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/05479/NMA Granted

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Amendments to planning permission dated 17 April 2024 (RN:23/05675/FULL) for alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension, creation of garden/roof terrace and enlarged ground floor entrance lobby in connection with use of fourth floor as residential flat (Class C3) namely, alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

    Decided 2 Sep 2025 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Dec 2025

    Received by Westminster

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 26/01660/FULL Awaiting decision

    Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    Alteration to the layout and rear elevation of the Novello Flat at Waldorf Chambers building.

    Submitted 13 Mar 2026 Full applications

Documents

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

42 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    25/05853/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 26 docs

  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    25/05479/NMA Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Amendments to planning permission dated 17 April 2024 (RN:23/05675/FULL) for alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension, creation of garden/roof terrace and enlarged ground floor entrance lobby in connection with use of fourth floor as residential flat (Class C3) namely, alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

    Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs

  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    26/05013/LBC Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05012/FULL)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 44 docs

  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    26/05012/FULL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

    Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05013/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing 52 docs

  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    25/08747/NMA Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Amendments to planning permission dated 14 November 2019 (19/00248/FULL) for: Use of the third and fourth floor as residential (C3 Use). Internal and external alterations to create a single residential dwelling including a new staircase, external lift shaft and creation of a roof terrace. Alterations to the stairwell and ground floor commercial unit (A3 Use) including new shopfront namely: rear fourth floor bay extension and spiral staircase.

    Refused Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 26 docs
    Domestic

  • Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

    26/01660/FULL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~8 May

    Alteration to the layout and rear elevation of the Novello Flat at Waldorf Chambers building.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 33 docs

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