Planning application
38 - 39 Strand London WC2N 5JB
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 of an window opening light means of escape with a full height MoE door to improve escape egress.
As published by the council, reference 26/06682/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/06682/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending
- Received
- 30 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- WC2N 5JB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Westminster register
This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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23/04351/ADV Granted
38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB
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.
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23/04350/FULL Granted
38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB
Replacement of shopfront with new fully glazed shopfront.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Sep 2026
Received by Westminster
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14 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 November 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 86 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
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Nearby applications
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38-39 Strand London WC2N 5JB
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
Replacement of shopfront with new fully glazed shopfront.
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs -
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug
Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign measuring 0.62m x 6.83m.
Awaiting decision Advertising 9 docs -
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
88% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep
Replacement shopfront with two entrance portals, auto sliding doors, glazing panels and security shutters.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs -
49 - 50 Strand London WC2N 5LH
88% 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
82% 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
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