Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

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
• 26/01833/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
• 26/01834/LBC Awaiting decision

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

  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)

  Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 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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• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 1LA

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

  87% 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

  26/01834/LBC Submitted 20 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  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)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 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

  87% 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

• 26/04860/ADLBC Granted

  New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

  Details of external and internal signage strategy pursuant to Condition 7(E) of listed building consent dated 12th February 2021 (RN: 19/07816/LBC)

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/04843/ADLBC Granted

  New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

  Detailed design and specification of new blinds to NZH based on mock-up trials on-site pursuant to Condition 6(m) of listed building consent dated 12th February 2021 (19/07816/LBC).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/05026/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  St James's Park The Mall London SW1A 1AA

  Details of method statement for re-carving works pursuant to condition 3(i) of listed building consent dated 16 July 2026 (RN: 26/03399/LBC)

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/04850/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG

  Detailed drawings of garage doors, roof lantern and any new lighting and flooring in the principal rooms pursuant to condition 6 (iii) (iv) (v) of listed building 18th August 2025 (RN:25/03417/LBC)

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 25/07120/ADLBC Granted

  72 - 74 Lancaster Gate London W2 3NH

  Details of new and altered doors and door architraves, including external faces of lifts (detailed elevations and sections at 1:10) pursuant to Condition 3 (A) of Listed Building Consent dated 14 December 2023 (RN: 23/00772/LBC) (Linked app: 25/07088/ADFULL)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Conditions