49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

This site has had 8 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 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
• 26/03571/FULL Awaiting decision

  49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF

  Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

  Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 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

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending.

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• 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

  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

  26/03571/FULL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Installation of temporary sculpture on the pavement for a period of 12 months in connection with Aldwych Theatre.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 14 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

• 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