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

Granted Westminster 26/00524/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/00524/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/00524/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
29 Jan 2026
Validated
29 Jan 2026
Decided
9 Apr 2026
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
WC2R 0DA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

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

  • 26/05498/TCA Awaiting decision

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

    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

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02258/TCA Awaiting decision

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

    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

    Submitted 2 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 25/05035/TCA Awaiting decision

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

    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

    Submitted 21 Jul 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Jan 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 9 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Nissen Richards Studio Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 2010 · London

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Documents

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

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Westminster granted permission on 9 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.

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.

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    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

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

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    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
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