Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

This site has had 3 applications since 2026.

• 26/05611/ADV Decided

  Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

  Display of non illuminated entrance signs measuring 0.49m x 0.66m, 0.80m X 0.64m and 1m X 0.80m and non illuminated entrance information panel 0.185m X 0.15m

  Submitted 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/05108/LBC Decided

  Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

  Replacement of various internally and externally mounted non-illuminated signage associated with the Hilton rebranding programme. (Linked to 26/05611/ADV)

  Submitted 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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.

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• Bus Shelter Opposite India House Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

  26/01590/ADV Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~6 May

  Display of double-sided LED screen, measuring 1.34m X 2.1m (Bus Shelter Pavement Outside The Waldorf Hilton)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

• Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

  26/05108/LBC Submitted 29 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct

  Replacement of various internally and externally mounted non-illuminated signage associated with the Hilton rebranding programme. (Linked to 26/05611/ADV)

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings

• Waldorf Hotel Aldwych London WC2B 4DD

  26/05611/ADV Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Display of non illuminated entrance signs measuring 0.49m x 0.66m, 0.80m X 0.64m and 1m X 0.80m and non illuminated entrance information panel 0.185m X 0.15m

  Decided Advertising

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  25/08747/NMA Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 14 November 2019 (19/00248/FULL) for: Use of the third and fourth floor as residential (C3 Use). Internal and external alterations to create a single residential dwelling including a new staircase, external lift shaft and creation of a roof terrace. Alterations to the stairwell and ground floor commercial unit (A3 Use) including new shopfront namely: rear fourth floor bay extension and spiral staircase.

  Refused Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 26 docs
  Domestic

• Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych London WC2B 4LD

  26/01660/FULL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~8 May

  Alteration to the layout and rear elevation of the Novello Flat at Waldorf Chambers building.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 33 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

• 26/07529/LBC Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

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

  Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

  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
• 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

  Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

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