336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/05825/ADV Awaiting decision

  336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

  Display of 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture adjacent to 336 - 337 Strand to form a cross-BID Christmas trail taking place from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December 2026.

  Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Advertising

1. 9 Mar 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 1 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 May 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.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

  26/05825/ADV Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Display of 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture adjacent to 336 - 337 Strand to form a cross-BID Christmas trail taking place from Monday 16th November until Monday 28th December 2026.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  25/08802/LBC Submitted 3 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jan

  Internal alterations at basement, ground, mezzanine, third and fourth floor levels; external alterations including juliet balcony, curved bay extension and spiral staircase at rear fourth floor.(Linked With 26/01660/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 42 docs

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  25/05853/LBC Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  25/05479/NMA Submitted 5 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 17 April 2024 (RN:23/05675/FULL) for alterations including new lift shaft within rear lightwell, rear fourth floor extension, creation of garden/roof terrace and enlarged ground floor entrance lobby in connection with use of fourth floor as residential flat (Class C3) namely, alterations to the internal layout of the fourth-floor 'Novello Flat'; installation of a kitchen window on the rear elevation; and reduction in the size of the ground floor mezzanine within the entrance lobby and adjacent meeting room.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 143 - 145 Strand London WC2R 1JA

  26/02868/ADFULL Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

  Details of a written scheme of investigation for a programme of archaeological work pursuant to condition 20 (a) of planning permission dated 5th December 2024 (RN:24/05841/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  26/05013/LBC Submitted 27 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Repairs to the external building fabric across all external elevations and the roof; replacement of mechanical ventilation plant and within an acoustic enclosure; and erection of a garden room and terrce at oof level. (Linked with 26/05012/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 44 docs

• 26/06444/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 Long Acre London WC2E 9NT

  Display of an internally illuminated (backlit letters only) projecting sign measuring 0.60m x 0.77m on the Neal Street elevation. [Split decision].

  21 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06296/ADV Awaiting decision

  15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

  Display of Individual soft halo externally illuminated individual brass letters on fascia. Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 40mm x 40mm, including Gilded vinyl decal.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06070/ADV Granted

  36 Shepherd Market London W1J 7QR

  Display of non-illuminated screen-printed signage to the fabric and valance of retractable canvas awning.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/06304/ADV Awaiting decision

  10 Piccadilly London W1J 0DD

  Display of an externally illuminated advertising area measuring 7.4m x 10.1m and a 1:1 printed image of the building for a temporary period of 15 months.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/05573/ADV Decided

  1 The Piazza Covent Garden London WC2E 8HB

  Display of two platforms measuring 13.6m x 3.6m x 2.263m and 14.61m x 3.6m x 2.263m each featuring three internally illuminated sculptures for a temporary period from 16 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising