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Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/04349/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Cradle fixings, Repointing and Urgent Repairs required following the consented application regarding cleaning works to Bush House (24/01222/LBC)

As published by the council, reference 26/04349/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/04349/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Pending
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Postcode
WC2B 4BG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02869/ADLBC Awaiting decision

    Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    Details of bird deterrent details and cleaning methodology to include DOFF and Poultices Method Statements pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of listed building consent dated 19th June 2024 (RN: 24/01222/LBC).

    Submitted 30 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 25/07333/ADV Granted

    Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    Display of twelve non illuminated flag pole banner signs measuring 4.7m x 1.67m, 2.5m x 1.14m, 1.8m x 1m.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Advertising
  • 25/07182/LBC Granted

    Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    Installation of 4 vertical banners to Bush House Central Block; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House North East Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House North West Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Bush House South East Wing; 2 flagpoles and flags to Melbourne House.

    Decided 13 Feb 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Jul 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 26 August 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.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

    26/02869/ADLBC Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    90% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

    Details of bird deterrent details and cleaning methodology to include DOFF and Poultices Method Statements pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of listed building consent dated 19th June 2024 (RN: 24/01222/LBC).

    Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs
  • South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    25/05603/ADFULL Submitted 11 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Details of code of construction practice pursuant to condition 20 of planning permission dated 10th March 2023 (RN:24/06619/FULL)

    Granted Full applications 9 docs
  • South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    25/06719/ADFULL Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Detailed drawings of the new window sections and elevation pursuant to condition 30 of planning permission dated 10th March 2025 (RN:24/06619/FULL)

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    25/08092/ADFULL Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jan

    Details of windows pursuant to partial discharge of condition 29 of planning permsision dated 10th March 2025 (RN:24/06619/FULL).

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs
  • South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    26/02613/ADV Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

    Display of non-illuminated hoarding measuring a total of 42.8m x 2.54m for a temporary period from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2027.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs
  • South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD

    23/04567/ADV Submitted 4 Jul 2023 50 yards away

    Display of internally illuminated other sign measuring 2.2m X 1.36m, non illuminated hoarding sign measuring 2.45m X 5.78m, 2.2m X 1.36m and 2.45m X 2.5m on the Strand side of the South West Wing of Bush House (Ground floor) which is now leased by King's College London.

    Withdrawn Advertising 10 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/04878/LBC Decided

    34 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4QU

    Internal works to facilitate the subdivision of 34 Grosvenor Street and 3 Three Kings Yard

    Received 21 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/04141/LBC Decided

    80E Randolph Avenue London W9 1BG

    Replacement of sashes in two front windows at 2nd floor level and one rear window with slimline double glazed timber sashes. (Linked with 26/04142/FULL)

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06230/LBC Awaiting decision

    10 Bedford Street London WC2E 9HE

    Internal redecoration/refurbishment to the existing Caffe Nero including redecorating throughout, replacing the tiled floor in the customer area, raising the timber floor by 180mm on the left-hand side upon entry to bring interest to the area, for the existing large, boxed window cils on right-hand side upon entry; the one on the far right will be removed to give way for more seating, with the other being adapted to allow for leg space below, and two bespoke decorative chandeliers to be hung in the customer area which will be installed with structural engineer approval.

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06250/LBC Awaiting decision

    53 Wimpole Street London W1G 8YH

    Removal and Installation of external rear air condensers and associated pipe work to ground floor, including internal works to ground and first floor. (Linked with 26/06249/FULL)

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/06203/LBC Awaiting decision

    106 Blandford Street London W1U 8AG

    Installation of two roof-mounted anchor posts. (Linked to 26/06202/FULL)

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings