2 Savoy Place London WC2R 0BL

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 2 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 2 April 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

• 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

  T2 & T3 2 x London Plane: crown reduce to previous, most recent reduction points (approximately 2-3m) T4 1 x Mulberry: reduce overextended lateral growth by 1m into main canopy line to balance and shape. Height to remain unchanged. T5 1 x Fig: Reduce height by approximately 2.5 metres and lateral spread by 1-2 metres, shaping to create a natural rounded canopy outline.

  Decided Trees

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

  25/05035/TCA Submitted 21 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  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 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

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

  26/00524/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Internal repairs and redecoration of The King's Chapel of the Savoy, including painted walls, decorative frieze, stone surrounds to windows, reredos, sedilia and internal doors linking the chapel with adjacent rooms.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 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

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL 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 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications