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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/03571/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

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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 8 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 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.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 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.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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)

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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)

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 25/08293/LBC Granted

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of projecting digital screen at first floor level and two digital screens at either side of the entrance at ground floor level. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)

    Decided 8 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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)

    Submitted 11 Aug 2025 Advertising
  • 23/03861/LBC Granted

    49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and Grand circle ceilings.

    Decided 24 Jul 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Jun 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 2 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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 91 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Osel Architecture Ltd. Agent, an architecture practice registered in London

Active · incorporated 1996 · London

40 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils · 92% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04771/FULL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

    Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.

    Decided Full applications

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/04692/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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.

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/02142/LBC Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

    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)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 1 doc

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    26/02141/FULL Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

    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)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 60 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    23/03861/LBC Submitted 9 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Installation of X6 permanent concealed 750x500mm access hatches to the existing Dress and Grand circle ceilings.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

  • 49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

    25/05608/ADV Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

    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)

    Awaiting decision Advertising 8 docs

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