Planning application
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
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 8 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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25/08293/LBC Granted
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Installation of projecting digital screen at first floor level and two digital screens at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)
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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)
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23/03861/LBC Granted
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and Grand circle ceilings.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 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 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 91 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
40 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 92% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
88% 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
88% 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
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
88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul
Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and Grand circle ceilings.
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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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)
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