Lyric Theatre 29 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7ES

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Westminster

2. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Westminster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7ES

  04/09454/LBC Submitted 29 Nov 2004 0m away

  Alterations to form wider door opening to Box E for wheelchair access.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Lyric Theatre 29 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7ES

  12/09507/TELCOM Submitted 20 Sep 2012 0m away

  Installation of broadband cabinet on the public highway.

  Decided Telecoms 5 docs

• Lyric Theatre 29 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7ES

  25/09128/ADV Submitted 17 Dec 2025 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~14 Mar

  Display of double sided digital LED display, BT 'Street Hub' unit measuring 2.98m x 1.23m. (Linked with 25/09127/FULL)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 1 doc

• Lyric Theatre 29 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7ES

  26/03929/LBC Submitted 15 Jun 2026 6m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Installation of a telecommunications cable within a Grade II listed building to provide fibre connectivity.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Avenue House 25 - 27 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7EG

  22/03175/FULL Submitted 12 May 2022 15m away

  Removal of the two roller shutters, and associated fixtures from the ground floor entrance; installation of timber doors to the entrance; removal of canopy from front elevation; removal of the light fixtures, fans, and associated air conditioning/heating equipment from the fanlight areas above the entrance doors; installation of timber framed fan lights; and re-painting of the brickwork and installation of an external light.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Basement And Ground Floor Avenue House 25 - 27 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7EG

  22/03176/LBC Submitted 12 May 2022 22m away

  Removal of the two roller shutters, and associated fixtures, rails, fittings and housing, from the ground floor entrance; installation of timber doors to the entrance; removal of canopy, advertisement panels and projecting signs from the ground floor front elevation; removal of the five light fixtures from the frontage; removal of fans, and associated air conditioning/heating equipment, fixtures and fittings from the fanlight areas above the ground floor entrance doors; installation of timber framed fan lights; and removal of the black paint and white paint the brickwork instead and installation of signage and a light.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 26/06025/LBC Awaiting decision

  House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA

  Installation of new and replacement electronic equipment within Speaker. (Linked with 26/06024/FULL)

  3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05971/LBC Awaiting decision

  House Of Commons Palace Of Westminster Parliament Square London SW1A 0AA

  Automation of door at principal floor level.

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05962/LBC Awaiting decision

  Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London SW7 2AP

  Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent dated 26 March 2024 (RN: 24/00820/LBC) for the: Erect temporary access scaffolding platform at high level in the auditorium to inspect the condition of the plaster ceilings and main cornices. NAMELY, to allow the gantry to remain in place until December 2028.

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05970/LBC Awaiting decision

  Norman Shaw Building South Victoria Embankment London SW1A 2HZ

  Replacement and installation of 16 electronic access control systems to Norman Shaw South

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/05943/LBC Awaiting decision

  1 Barton Street London SW1P 3NG

  Use of the building as F1(a) Education, along with associated internal and external alterations. (Linked with 26/05942/FULL)

  1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings