Planning application
Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Amendments to planning permission dated 10th December 2024 (RN: 24/07337/FULL) for: installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level namely, relocation and installation of photovoltaic panels and installation of metal grilles over sunken plant areas.
As published by the council, reference 26/00480/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00480/NMA
- Type
- Non-material amendments
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 27 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 17 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- WC2N 5HE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/04991/ADFULL Awaiting decision
Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE
Details of the works to create the residential accommodation within Tower 3 have taken place and the residential floorspace is ready for occupation; pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 20th April 2026 (26/01434/FULL)
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26/01434/FULL Awaiting decision
Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE
Use of Tower 03 at 7th and 8th floor level as a residential maisonette (Class C3) and use of Tower 04 at 7th and 8th floor level as offices (Class E).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jan 2026
Received by Westminster
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17 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
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Savills (UK) Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 1991 · London
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Westminster granted permission on 17 March 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 amendment applications
An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE
88% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr
Use of Tower 03 at 7th and 8th floor level as a residential maisonette (Class C3) and use of Tower 04 at 7th and 8th floor level as offices (Class E).
Awaiting decision Full applications 15 docs -
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Details of premises management plan, acoustic housing detail plan and servicing management plan pursuant to conditions 3,4 and 5 of planning permission dated 17th June 2025 (RN: 23/02207/FULL).
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88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov
Use of ground and basement for Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) purposes.
Awaiting decision Full applications -
Grand Buildings 1 - 3 Strand London WC2N 5HE
89% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep
Details of the works to create the residential accommodation within Tower 3 have taken place and the residential floorspace is ready for occupation; pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 20th April 2026 (26/01434/FULL)
Awaiting decision -
5 Strand London WC2N 5HR
89% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov
Details of samples of facing materials pursuant to condition 18 of planning permission dated 24 September 2024 (RN: 23/05178/FULL).
Decided
Other amendment applications
In Westminster
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26/07459/NMA Awaiting decision
1 Hanover Square London W1S 1HA
Amendments to planning pemrission dated 10 October 2025 (RN: 25/01558/FULL) for the: Partial demolition, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide a sub-basement, basement, ground plus eight storey building; infilling and stepped rear extension; excavation of a new sub-basement level; installation of new plant equipment at basement and roof level; terraces at fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels; soft and hard landscaping; reprovision of car parking; new cycle parking facilities; and associated external works. Use of the building for retail and/or restaurant (Class E) on part ground floor and office (Class E) on all other floors. NAMELY, to allow alterations to the design of the ground floor frontages on Hanover Square and St George Street.
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26/07438/NMA Awaiting decision
29 - 31 Hill Street London W1J 5LS
Amendments to planning permission dated 1st July 2025 (RN 25/01006/FULL) for the external alterations at roof level including the creation of Level 04 roof terrace for use in association with existing office (Class E), replacement and installation of new plant and landscaping, replacement of windows, introduction of louvres, removal and replacement of rooflights, installation of new rooflight and other associated works. NAMELY, for alterations comprising of the removal of window sash boxes and weights, changes to the window mullion arrangement, the removal of two sash windows, the installation of secondary glazing, the removal of existing chamber hatch and installation of extract vent and integrated bench, the external replacement of rainwater goods and hoppers, the removal of bricks and installation of airbricks, minor demolition works, replacement of roof covering, removal of ductwork, roof plant rearrangement, the installation of a new external door to plant area, minor layout alterations and other associated works.
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26/07389/NMA Decided
Flat 1 5 Grittleton Road London W9 2DD
Amendments to planning permission dated 04 June 2025 (RN: 25/02022/FULL), NAMELY, amendment of Condition 4 to correct the property address from 9 Aldridge Road Villas to Flat 1 5 Grittleton Road.
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26/07377/NMA Awaiting decision
60 Ledbury Road London W11 2AJ
Amendments to planning permission dated 2nd October 2025 (RN 25/04018/FULL) for the Partial demolition, refurbishment, and erection of a mansard roof extension to form a new third floor with dormers to front, side and rear elevations; to form 6 flats (Class C3) on upper floors; external plant equipment and ductwork; lower ground floor excavation to increase floor to ceiling height; replacement windows; cycle parking and associated external alterations; use of the part ground floor and lower ground floor as retail and restaurant (Class E). Site includes 60-68 Ledbury Road) NAMELY, An amendment to the basement and ground floor drawing reference numbers; amendment to the description of development, in reference to restaurant and or retail use; and amendments to C
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26/07375/NMA Awaiting decision
77 Hereford Road London W2 5BB
Amendments to planning permission dated 4th August 2026 (RN 26/03970/FULL) for the Replacement of roof terrace access stair with glazed hatch, new timber decking and front and rear roof railings to roof terrace, with infilling side window of closet wing. NAMELY, Hinged hatch access substituted by sliding hatch.