336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/05825/ADV Decided

  336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

  Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 0.8m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 336 - 337 Strand London WC2R 1HA

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

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Display of a non-illuminated 'Elf on the Shelf' sculpture measuring 1.9m in height, 0.8m in width and 0.95m in depth for a temporary period from 13 November 2026 to 30 December 2026.

  Decided 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

  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 Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 26 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

  88% 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

• 26/07474/ADV Awaiting decision

  456 - 459 Strand London WC2R 0RG

  Display of non illuminated fascia sign measuring 4.3m X 0.9m, 5.1m X 0.9m, externally illuminated fascia sign 4.5m X 0.9m, externally illuminated projecting sign 0.8m X 0.65m, non illuminated 3mm vinyl measuring 2m X 2.6m, 0.8m X 1.7m and internally illuminated New digital/connected Screen 0.8m X 1.6m

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07436/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 1 123 Bayswater Road London W2 3JH

  Display of 2 x externally illuminated fascias signs each measuring 0.335m x 1.00m.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07441/ADV Awaiting decision

  2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH

  Display of externally illuminated hanging sign measuring 10.34m X 2.9m and externally illuminated festoon lights cable measuring 0.04m X 7.5m

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07429/ADV Awaiting decision

  24 - 25 Mount Street London W1K 2RR

  Display of Christmas decorations to the front facade at ground floor level for a temporary period from 18 December 2026 to 9 January 2027.

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Advertising
• 26/07439/ADV Awaiting decision

  5 - 6 Leicester Square London WC2H 7NA

  Display of internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 3.25m X 1.132m and 14.5m X 1.132m

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Advertising