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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 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

  • Bush House 30 Aldwych London WC2B 4BG

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

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

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    69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

    Installation of new cast iron water supply pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07528/FULL)

    Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07509/LBC Awaiting decision

    Buckingham Palace The Mall London SW1A 1AA

    Replacement of existing security lighting to the Buckingham Palace Forecourt with 80 compact LED spotlights installed within the lantern clusters across 10 principal piers, with associated concealed cabling and reversible fixings. (Linked with 26/07508/FULL)

    Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07473/LBC Awaiting decision

    Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

    Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07472/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07471/LBC Awaiting decision

    12 Queen Anne's Gate London SW1H 9AA

    Excavation of single-storey basement, internal reconfiguration and installation of modern services. (Linked with 26/07470/FULL)

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/07461/LBC Awaiting decision

    1 Savile Row London W1S 3JR

    Minor internal works comprising redecoration and upgrades to lighting, flooring and bathroom and kitchen facilities, together with external works including new lighting and signage.

    Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings