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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/01834/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

Works: Windows or glazing

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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.

  • 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).

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026
  • 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).

    Submitted 14 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 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]

    Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Full applications
  • 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]

    Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

  • 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).

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

40 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

    26/02422/ADLBC Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    89% 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

    26/01833/FULL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    88% 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

    26/04598/ADLBC Submitted 9 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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

    26/00996/FULL Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    88% 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

    26/00997/LBC Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    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

    25/08532/LBC Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    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.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 178 docs

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    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

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    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

    Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

    12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

    Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings