Planning application
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
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
Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.
As published by the council, reference 26/02333/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02333/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 9 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2N 5LH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 4 applications since 2026.
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26/04914/FULL Decided
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.
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26/03896/ADV Awaiting decision
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.
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26/02331/ADV Awaiting decision
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
Installation of new manifestations and LED feature light strip around shop front.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Apr 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 June 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
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mc:67 creative solutions Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
88% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep
Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.
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49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun
Installation of new manifestations and LED feature light strip around shop front.
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82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.
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Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs -
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