Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

This site has had 6 applications since 2026.

• 26/04598/ADLBC Decided

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Details of a sample of glass with the thermal film applied pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 20 May 2026 (RN: 26/01834/LBC).

  Submitted 9 Jul 2026
• 26/02422/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Detailed drawings of new windows and new internal doors pursuant to condtion 4 part A & B of listed building consent dated 9th May 2025 (RN: 25/01765/LBC).

  Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Conditions
• 26/01833/FULL Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Replacement window louvre and two additional window louvres in the southwest service yard. (Linked with 26/01834/LBC)

  Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/01834/LBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Replacement window louvre and two additional window louvres in the southwest service yard. Internal and external works to the southwest corner, including internal configuration. (Linked with 26/01833/FULL)

  Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00997/LBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Installation of external lighting fixtures to North West elevation, Lancaster Place elevation, Embankment elevation and Somerset House courtyard. [Linked to 26/00996/FULL]

  Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 17 Feb 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 April 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• 26/00997/LBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Installation of external lighting fixtures to North West elevation, Lancaster Place elevation, Embankment elevation and Somerset House courtyard. [Linked to 26/00996/FULL]

  Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 26/00997/LBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  Installation of external lighting fixtures to North West elevation, Lancaster Place elevation, Embankment elevation and Somerset House courtyard. [Linked to 26/00996/FULL]

  Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  26/00997/LBC Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr

  Installation of external lighting fixtures to North West elevation, Lancaster Place elevation, Embankment elevation and Somerset House courtyard. [Linked to 26/00996/FULL]

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 43 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  26/04598/ADLBC Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Details of a sample of glass with the thermal film applied pursuant to condition 4 of listed building consent dated 20 May 2026 (RN: 26/01834/LBC).

  Decided

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  26/02422/ADLBC Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Detailed drawings of new windows and new internal doors pursuant to condtion 4 part A & B of listed building consent dated 9th May 2025 (RN: 25/01765/LBC).

  Awaiting decision Conditions Windows or glazing 34 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  26/01833/FULL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Replacement window louvre and two additional window louvres in the southwest service yard. (Linked with 26/01834/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 40 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  26/01834/LBC Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Replacement window louvre and two additional window louvres in the southwest service yard. Internal and external works to the southwest corner, including internal configuration. (Linked with 26/01833/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 40 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  25/08532/LBC Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Introduction of new slate-clad dormer extensions on the north and east roof pitches; façade interventions, including retention of existing blind windows to the east elevation; removal of glazed structure from sunken East Wing courtyard and replacement with stone paved floor to create external terrace; new lighting to vestibule; alterations to the East Wing roof to accommodate new plant areas and associated access structures; removal of the 1980s lift shaft, adjoining access corridor and partial chimney breast to enable formation of new openings in party wall with 152-153 Strand; installation of a new lift shaft within the reconfigured lightwell; retention of East Wing Chambers Stair in existing position; partial removal of internal walls within the large seminar rooms; reinstatement of second-floor art gallery within current lecture theatre; adaption of existing cafe space at ground floor level to create new shop, including new openings in party wall to 152 Strand; and other internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 178 docs

• 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Installation of a new shopfront with Medication Dispensing Outlet.

  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 replacement window and installation of double opening door.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06294/FULL Awaiting decision

  15 Eaton Mews South London SW1W 9HP

  Installation of railings and sliding lantern light at main roof level in connection with the use of the roof as a terrace.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06317/FULL Awaiting decision

  124 Hamilton Terrace London NW8 9UT

  Replacement of existing first-floor sash windows to the front and rear elevations with traditionally detailed painted timber, slim-profile double-glazed sash windows. (Linked to 26/06318/LBC)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/06273/FULL Awaiting decision

  9A Grosvenor Square London W1K 5AE

  Installation of natural Portland Stone paving to two front entrances. (Linked to 26/05473/LBC)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications