Planning application
26/00997/LBC
Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
Proposal
Installation of external lighting fixtures to North West elevation, Lancaster Place elevation, Embankment elevation and Somerset House courtyard. [Linked to 26/00996/FULL]
As published by the council, reference 26/00997/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Feb 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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26/00996/FULL Awaiting decision
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26/02422/ADLBC Awaiting decision
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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).
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26/04598/ADLBC Awaiting decision
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26/01833/FULL Awaiting decision
Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
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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)
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25/07328/NMA Awaiting decision
152-158 Strand London
Amendments to planning permission dated 12th December 2018 (RN:18/05557/FULL) for: Alterations including demolition of rear facade and erection of ground to fourth floor rear extension; removal and replacement of existing roofs and installation of roof top plant enclosure; restoration of shopfronts at No.152-153 Strand and installation of new shop fronts at Nos.154-158 Strand; restoration of facade at 152-153 Strand; insertion of new internal atria; all in connection with the use of the buildings as flexible educational and/or office (Class D1 and/or Class B1) use with flexible retail and/or restaurant (Class A1 and/or Class A3) space at part basement and ground floor level namely, changes to the description of development, to list the approved drawings and documents in Condition 1 and update the use class references in Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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Repainting of the existing timber shopfront, hand-painted fascia lettering, installation of a new hanging sign using the existing projecting sign bracket, and installation of a discreet fascia-mounted LED trough light.
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26/04995/LBC Awaiting decision
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Erection of rear conservatory extensions and an entrance loggia to side with roof terrace above, together with associated landscaping and alterations. (Linked with 26/04994/FULL)