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

This site has had 6 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02831/CLLB Awaiting decision

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

  Series of investigative works to the North Block. The proposed investigative and opening up works comprise trial pits in third party walls at basement level, the careful removal of plaster in various locations to expose the structure behind, and other physical works to open up elements of the building where required to better inform the Stage 4 design elements within the existing structural context. The locations of the opening up works have been carefully selected to ensure minimal disruption on the historic fabric, and where possible, investigations and openings are proposed in areas of twentieth century construction.

  Submitted 28 Apr 2026
• 26/00145/LBC Granted

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

  Waterproofing works on the upper terrace of the Somerset House courtyard comprising temporary removal and reinstatement of surface finishes, installation of new concrete upstands and waterproof membrane, creation of a new buried manhole, drainage channel and outlets, and associated works.

  Decided 13 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/08530/FULL Granted

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

  Variation of Conditions 1 and 7 of planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (23/03681/FULL) (as amended by 25/07330/NMA dated 7 November 2025) for: External works including installation of new plant on roof, brick infill extension, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, to allow alterations at roof level to form concealed plant areas and slate clad dormers to house ventilation ductwork; installation of plant; facade works and to allow clear glazing in rear windows facing 152-158 Strand.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Full applications
• 25/08532/LBC Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 1 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/07330/NMA Granted

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

  Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (RN: 23/03681/FULL) for: External works including installation of new chiller plant on roof, brick infill extension associated with relocated East Wing stair, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, changes to the description of development and to list the approved drawings and documents in Condition 1.

  Decided 7 Nov 2025 Amendments

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster's median decision took 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

  25/08417/LBC Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Alterations to frontage of the site and provision of canopy.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

  25/08285/LBC Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jan

  Use of the site as High Quality West End Theatre / Cabaret & Music Venue / Event Space (to include Quality Dining and Bar use (Sui Generis); internal refurbishment and fit out of public seating areas, bar areas, WCs, dressing rooms, and back of house areas; and associated works. (Linked with 25/08284/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

• 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

  25/08284/FULL Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jan

  Use of the site as High Quality West End Theatre / Cabaret & Music Venue / Event Space (to include Quality Dining and Bar use (Sui Generis); internal refurbishment and fit out of public seating areas, bar areas, WCs, dressing rooms, and back of house areas; and associated works. (Linked with 25/08285/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 1 doc

• 8 Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2AB

  26/03755/ADV Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  Display of two internally illuminated led measuring 1.9m x 6m. Linked with 25/08417/LBC. (Retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• Brettenham House Lancaster Place London WC2E 7EN

  26/06038/ADV Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Display of internally illuminated hanging signs, each measuring 0.61m X 0.61m, at the commercial unit at the north end of the building facing Lancaster Place.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 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