Planning application
Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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)
As published by the council, reference 26/01834/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01834/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 20 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2R 1LA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 6 applications since 2026.
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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).
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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).
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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)
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26/00996/FULL 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 26/00997/LBC]
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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]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Mar 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 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.
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1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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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).
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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
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
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
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
87% 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 26/00997/LBC]
Awaiting decision Full applications 46 docs -
Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA
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 -
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.
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