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49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

Awaiting decision Westminster 26/04914/FULL Full Planning Permission Application

Works: Windows or glazing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.

As published by the council, reference 26/04914/FULL

Application record

Reference
26/04914/FULL
Type
Full Planning Permission Application
Status
Pending
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
30 Jul 2026
Ward
St James's
Postcode
WC2N 5LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 4 applications since 2026.

  • 26/03896/ADV Awaiting decision

    49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • 26/02333/FULL Awaiting decision

    49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.

    Submitted 9 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02331/ADV Awaiting decision

    49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    Installation of new manifestations and LED feature light strip around shop front.

    Submitted 9 Apr 2026 Advertising

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Jul 2026

    Received by Westminster

  2. 30 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 24 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 66 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

10 documents on file for this application

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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 full applications in a median of 91 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/03896/ADV Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

    Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs

  • 38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    23/04351/ADV Submitted 27 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Display of a non-illuminated fascia sign measuring 1.305m x 7.425m, a non-illuminated projecting sign measuring 0.65m x 0.64m, an internally illuminated ATM surround sign measuring 1.5m x 1m, a non-illuminated vinyl sign on external glazing measuring 0.89m x 0.3m, and an internally mounted digital screen measuring 1.21m x 0.681m.

    Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 19 docs

  • 38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB

    23/04350/FULL Submitted 27 Jun 2023 50 yards away

    Replacement of shopfront with new fully glazed shopfront.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/02333/FULL Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

    Replacment of shopfront with glazing panels and security shutters.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

  • 49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH

    26/02331/ADV Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    84% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

    Installation of new manifestations and LED feature light strip around shop front.

    Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

  • 20 Buckingham Street London WC2N 6EF

    25/06819/LBC Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Works associated with change of use of house into flat at lower ground floor level and HMO at ground, first, second and third floor level.

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings 19 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06295/FULL Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

    Installation of a new shopfront.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06297/FULL Awaiting decision

    15 Warwick Way London SW1V 1QT

    Alterations to rear elevation at basement level comprising repolacement window and installation of double opening door.

    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06287/FULL Awaiting decision

    Barness Court 6 - 8 Westbourne Terrace London W2 3UW

    Installation of a new riser as per GW10 design comprising a single riser with 7 entries and 9 Taylor valves to be installed. (Linked with 26/06288/LBC)

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06278/FULL Awaiting decision

    40 Wellington Road London NW8 9TJ

    Installation of a new external access ramp/slope to provide accessibility to the Barclays bank ATM.

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/06269/FULL Awaiting decision

    Maisonette Basement And Ground Floor 101 Hereford Road London W2 5BB

    Amalgamation of existing lower ground and ground floor maisonette with the first floor flat to create a single dwelling and associated internal works including creation of a staircase. (Linked with 26/06270/LBC)

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Full applications