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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/02142/LBC Listed Building Consent Application

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Proposal

Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02141/FULL)

As published by the council, reference 26/02142/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/02142/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent Application
Status
Pending
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2B 4DF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 7 applications since 2025.

  • 26/04771/FULL Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04692/LBC Decided

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03571/FULL Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02141/FULL Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02142/LBC)

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08293/LBC Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Double sided projecting LED sign and two street level LED signs either side of the foyer. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)

    Submitted 13 Nov 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/05608/ADV Awaiting decision

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m at first floor level and two internally illuminated LED digital screens signs each measuring 2.5m x 1.28m at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/08293/LBC)

    Submitted 11 Aug 2025 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Mar 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 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.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Osel Architecture Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in London

Active · incorporated 1996 · London

30 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 94% granted

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Documents

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

1 document 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 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/02141/FULL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

    Upgrades and enhancements to the existing Fly Tower, including alterations to the external fabric of the Fly Tower structure at The Aldwych Theatre. (Linked with 26/02142/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 60 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04771/FULL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Decided Full applications

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04692/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

    The replacement of the raked stage, enhancing sight lines to seating, and associated physical changes to the stage/back of house area.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/03571/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

    Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 14 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    25/05608/ADV Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    Display of internally illuminated LED projecting digital screen measuring 3.24m x 2.56m at first floor level and two internally illuminated LED digital screens signs each measuring 2.5m x 1.28m at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/08293/LBC)

    Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    25/08293/LBC Submitted 13 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

    Double sided projecting LED sign and two street level LED signs either side of the foyer. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

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