Planning application
Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 91 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 119 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
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Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG
89% 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
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
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
Details of windows pursuant to Condition 29 (partial discharge) of planning permission dated 10 March 2025 (RN: 24/06619/FULL).
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs -
South West Wing Bush House Strand London WC2B 4RD
82% 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
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
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