152 - 153 Strand London WC2R 2LS

1. 28 Apr 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 65 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster's median decision took 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Westminster's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 152-158 Strand London

  25/08550/FULL Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  Variation of Conditions 1, 13 and 18(a) of planning permission dated 12 December 2018 (RN:18/05557/FULL) for: Alterations including demolition of rear facade and erection of ground to fourth floor rear extension; removal and replacement of existing roofs and installation of roof top plant enclosure; installation of new shopfronts; restoration of facade; insertion of new internal atria; all in connection with the use of the buildings as flexible educational and/or office (Class F1 and/or Class E(g)(i)use with flexible educational/and or retail and/or café/restaurant (Class F1, Class E(a) and/or Class E(b)) space at part basement and ground floor level namely; to allow design and layout amendments; revised waste storage arrangements; and to approve the submitted archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 97 docs

• 152-158 Strand London

  25/08531/LBC Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  Replacement of shopfronts with new timber framed shopfronts; replacement of existing windows with new windows; replacement of mansard roofs together with localised repair to chimneys and retained stacks; alterations to internal fabric, including amendments to partitions and openings in walls; adjustments to floor levels; introduction of lift cores; removal of two redundant internal chimney breasts at 152-153 and formation of new service risers, with stacks above roof level retained and repaired in situ; and demolition and rebuilding of rear elevation and alterations to roof to enable installation of rooftop plant and acoustic screening.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Demolition +1 66 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  26/02831/CLLB Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jun

  Series of investigative works to the North Block. The proposed investigative and opening up works comprise trial pits in third party walls at basement level, the careful removal of plaster in various locations to expose the structure behind, and other physical works to open up elements of the building where required to better inform the Stage 4 design elements within the existing structural context. The locations of the opening up works have been carefully selected to ensure minimal disruption on the historic fabric, and where possible, investigations and openings are proposed in areas of twentieth century construction.

  Awaiting decision 4 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  26/00145/LBC Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Waterproofing works on the upper terrace of the Somerset House courtyard comprising temporary removal and reinstatement of surface finishes, installation of new concrete upstands and waterproof membrane, creation of a new buried manhole, drainage channel and outlets, and associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES

  25/07238/ADV Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Display internally illuminated shroud/art installation measuring 15.65m x 30.01m for a temporary period.

  Granted Advertising 19 docs

• St Mary Le Strand Church Strand London WC2R 1ES

  25/05928/ADV Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Display of a temporary artwork installation along the south facade and corners of the east and west elevations.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 19 docs