Planning application
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Installation of statue of Frank Sinatra on the pavement outside the theatre on Drury Lane for a temporary period of 12 months.
As published by the council, reference 26/04771/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/04771/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 16 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 16 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- WC2B 4DF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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25/08293/LBC Awaiting decision
49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
Double sided projecting LED sign and two street level LED signs either side of the foyer. (Linked with 25/05608/ADV)
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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)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jul 2026
Received by Westminster
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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11 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending.
After the decision
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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49 Aldwych London WC2B 4DF
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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)
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