Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/04031/ADFULL Decided

  Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  Details of further information (as set out below) of new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:5), new shopfront including associated metalwork (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10), overall profiles through front and rear facades (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:20) and junction details with Somerset House (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10) pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937/FULL)

  Decided 2 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/03624/ADFULL Awaiting decision

  Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  Detailed written and photographic schedule of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937).

  Submitted 3 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 25/07490/ADFULL Refused

  Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  Details of written and photographic schedule of facing materials and new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors, new shopfront including associated metalwork, overall profiles through front and rear facades and junction details pursuant to Conditions 4 and 5 (A,B,C and D) of planning permission dated 16 June 2025 (RN25/02937/FULL)

  Decided 3 Nov 2025 Full applications
• 25/06292/ADFULL Granted

  Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  Details of written Scheme of Investigation for An Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to Condition 9 (A) of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN: 25/02937/FULL).

  Decided 25 Sep 2025 Full applications

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

4. 29 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Pending

   Previously Decided.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 September 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.

This application is with Westminster for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Westminster decided full applications in a median of 119 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  25/07490/ADFULL Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details of written and photographic schedule of facing materials and new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors, new shopfront including associated metalwork, overall profiles through front and rear facades and junction details pursuant to Conditions 4 and 5 (A,B,C and D) of planning permission dated 16 June 2025 (RN25/02937/FULL)

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  26/04031/ADFULL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Details of further information (as set out below) of new windows, dormers, rooflights and doors (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:5), new shopfront including associated metalwork (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10), overall profiles through front and rear facades (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:20) and junction details with Somerset House (drawn elevations, plans and sections at 1:10) pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937/FULL)

  Decided Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  25/06292/ADFULL Submitted 4 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Details of written Scheme of Investigation for An Archaeological Watching Brief pursuant to Condition 9 (A) of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN: 25/02937/FULL).

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Franklin House 151 Strand London WC2R 1HL

  26/03624/ADFULL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Detailed written and photographic schedule of the facing materials you will use, including glazing, and elevations and roof plans annotated to show where the materials are to be located pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 16th June 2025 (RN:25/02937).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  25/08530/FULL Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 1 and 7 of planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (23/03681/FULL) (as amended by 25/07330/NMA dated 7 November 2025) for: External works including installation of new plant on roof, brick infill extension, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, to allow alterations at roof level to form concealed plant areas and slate clad dormers to house ventilation ductwork; installation of plant; facade works and to allow clear glazing in rear windows facing 152-158 Strand.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 187 docs

• North Wing Courtauld Institute Of Art Somerset House Strand London WC2E 7EA

  25/07330/NMA Submitted 10 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Amendments to planning permission dated 17 July 2024 (RN: 23/03681/FULL) for: External works including installation of new chiller plant on roof, brick infill extension associated with relocated East Wing stair, new entrance ramp to courtyard, new handrails in the arched entrance from the Strand, alterations to windows, vents and grilles, access and fire safety works namely, changes to the description of development and to list the approved drawings and documents in Condition 1.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 26/07528/FULL Awaiting decision

  69 Eaton Place London SW1X 8DF

  Installation of new cast iron water pipe on rear courtyard elevation. (Linked with 26/07529/LBC)

  Received 5 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/05200/FULL Decided

  1 The Court House 165 Seymour Place London W1H 4PU

  Installation of waterproofing system to the existing lead flat roofs

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/07521/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 18 Harlequin Court 20 Tavistock Street London WC2E 7NZ

  Installation of one external condenser unit

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07508/FULL 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 26/07509/LBC)

  Received 4 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Full applications
• 26/07472/FULL Awaiting decision

  Flat 3 82 New Cavendish Street London W1G 9TA

  Replacement windows to second floor level with vacuum, double glazing windows. (Linked with 26/07473/LBC)

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 6 Nov 2026 Full applications