Planning application
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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Proposal
Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.
As published by the council, reference 26/03571/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03571/FULL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission Application
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 1 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Ward
- St James's
- Postcode
- WC2B 4DF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025.
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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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26/02142/LBC 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 26/02141/FULL)
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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 Awaiting decision
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Double sided projecting LED sign and two street level LED signs either side of the foyer. (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)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Jun 2026
Received by Westminster
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2 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 July 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Osel Architecture Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in London
Active · incorporated 1996 · London
30 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 94% granted
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14 documents on file for this application
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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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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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.
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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